Second London Baptist Confession: Holy Scripture

The most obvious difference between the Westminster and the Second London Confession is found in the opening sentence of the Second London Confession: The Holy Scripture is the only sufficient, certain, and the infallible rule of all saving Knowledge, faith, and Obedience. In the Westminster standards, this concept is not explicitly discussed. However, if the question is not raised outright, it is implied in the Westminster standards. Following Calvin's views, the Westminster Confession contrasts God's revelation in nature and creation, with his revelation in Scripture (WCF I.1). Natural, creation revelation is not "sufficient to give that knowledge of God, and of His will which is necessary unto salvation." God, therefore, gave the Scriptures "to declare...His will unto His church" and to better preserve and propagate the truth. Scripture is thus a better means of God's revelation. It is sufficient to give the knowledge of God and His will that leads to salvation. If it is sufficient, it is at least by implication, trustworthy, which is an acceptable synonym for "infallible."