for which it is given. It talks of many things—“of ships and shoes and sealing wax, of cabbages and kings”61—but not of everything. Its message concentrates on God’s glory and our salvation, faith, and life. Scripture is sufficient for this purpose.62 How is this message of Scripture to be sought? According to WCF, 1.6, it is found “expressly set down in Scripture.” There are clear and explicit statements in the Bible where the glory of God is unfolded and our salvation is explained. Second, the
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