A96226:187
The humble advice of the Assembly of Divines, now
The humble advice of the Assembly of Divines, now by authority of Parliament sitting at Westminster, concerning a confession of faith, presented by them lately to both houses of Parliament. A certain number of copies are ordered to be printed only for the use of the members of both houses and of the Assembly of Divines, to the end that they may advise thereupon.
London: printed for Company of Stationers, 1646
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
IV. Not only those that do actually profess faith in, and obedience unto Christ, but also the Infants of one, or both believing Parents, are to be Baptized.
IV. Not only those that do actually profess faith in, and obedience unto Christ, but also the Infants of one, or both beleeving Parents, are to be Baptized.
V. Although it be a great Sin, to contemn, or neglect this Ordinance, yet Grace and salvation are not so inseparably annexed unto it, as that no Person can be regenerated or saved, without it; or, that all that are Baptized, are undoubtedly regenerated.
VI. The Efficacy of Baptism is not tied to that moment of time, wherein it is administered; yet, notwithstanding, by the right use of this Ordinance, the grace promised, is not only offered, but really exhibited, and conferred, by the Holy Ghost, to such (whether of age, or infants) as that Grace belongeth unto, according to the Counsel of Gods own Will, in his appointed time.
VI. The Efficacy of Baptism is not tyed to that moment of time, wherein it is administred; yet, notwithstanding, by the right use of this Ordinance, the grace promised, is not only offered, but really exhibited, and conferred, by the Holy Ghost, to such (whether of age, or infants) as that Grace belongeth unto, according to the Councel of Gods own Will, in his appointed time.