Q. 61. Are all they saved who hear the gospel, and live in the Church?

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All that hear the gospel, and live in the visible Church, are not saved; but only they who are true members of the Church invisible.

John 12:38-40; Rom. 9:6; Matt. 22:14; Matt. 7:21; Rom. 11:7.

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John 12:38-40
KJV
John 12:38 That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?
also cited by 1
- LC 68
Romans 9:6
KJV
Romans 9:6 Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel:
Matthew 22:14
KJV
Matthew 22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen.
also cited by 2
- CF 10.4
- LC 68
Matthew 7:21
KJV
Matthew 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
also cited by 1
- LC 180
Romans 11:7
KJV
Romans 11:7 What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded.
also cited by 1
- CF 10.1

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