1695 Baptist Catechism · 1695

Q90. What doth God require of us, that we may escape his Wrath and Curse, due to us for Sin?

To escape the Wrath and Curse of God due to us for Sin, God requireth of us Faith in Jesus Christ, Repentance unto Life, with the diligent use all the outward Means, whereby Christ communicateth to us the Benefits of Redemption.
Answer · 1695 Baptist Catechism

Scripture proofs

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    Acts 20:21

    Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.

  2. [2]
    Proverbs 2:1-6

    My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; …

    Proverbs 8:33-36

    Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord. …

    Isaiah 55:2-3

    Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.

Proof texts as given in the original; verse text from the King James Version.