Hmmm... Chapters IX and X of the Confession are in line with 5-point Calvinism and definitely have no color of Pelagianism, but then the parenthetical "and who obey the call" in Chapter XI blows the whole thing to bits, it appears. I think if we "obey the call," it's only God who gives us the grace to do so. To those He saves will He also give the ability to "walk the walk," even from Step One, and be sanctified. At least, that's what I've been taught lately... We contribute nothing to our own salvation, but if that condition plainly set forth in Chapter XI is to be laid to it, then yes, that camel's nose is peeking under the tent. Fascinating.

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Margaret
Free Church of Scotland [Continuing]
Michigan

"Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!" - Isaiah 5:20-21