Paras | |
1 | I. The composition of Christian liberty |
A. Under the gospel | |
1. Described negatively | |
Freedom from the guilt of sin | |
Freedom from the power of sin | |
Freedom from the punishment of sin | |
2. Described positively | |
Free access to God | |
Child-like obedience to God | |
B. Under the law | |
1. Its common substance | |
2. Its subsequent enlargement | |
Ceremonial freedom from the law | |
Greater boldness in prayer | |
Fuller supplies of the Spirit | |
2 | II. The corollary of Christian liberty: liberty of conscience |
A. Its foundational principle | |
B. Its basic implications | |
C. Its necessary requirements | |
Of followers | |
Of leaders | |
3 | III. The corruption of Christian liberty |
A. Its essence | |
B. Its fruits | |
1. Its impact on gospel grace | |
2. Its impact on Christian Liberty | |
From: Samuel E. Waldron, A Modern Exposition of the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith, (Evangelical Press, 1989), p254-255. Used by permission.