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Puritan Board Freshman
What is meant by the term "ignorant" in the below quote from the confession? Does it mean unconverted, as in lacking in the knowledge of God savingly and personally? Or does it simply mean ignorant, as in lacking in knowledge of Christian religion in general? i.e. infants, the uneducated, mentally handicapped, etc.?
It seems to me that the former is in view, but what was the assemblies intent in using "ignorant" versus "unconverted" or some other term?
It seems to me that the former is in view, but what was the assemblies intent in using "ignorant" versus "unconverted" or some other term?
8. Although ignorant and wicked men receive the outward elements in this sacrament; yet, they receive not the thing signified thereby; but, by their unworthy coming thereunto, are guilty of the body and blood of the Lord, to their own damnation. Wherefore, all ignorant and ungodly persons, as they are unfit to enjoy communion with him, so are they unworthy of the Lord's table; and cannot, without great sin against Christ, while they remain such, partake of these holy mysteries, or be admitted thereunto.