Hebrews 6:1
Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God.
The “light of nature and the works of creation” do not, by themselves, manifest the goodness of God, although they certainly manifest the wisdom and power of God. The providence of God is an article of faith, a truth revealed in the Scriptures, but not otherwise comprehended.
Athanasius, writing in A.D. 367, rejected the Apocrypha as canonical, but added that “there are other books besides these not indeed included in the Canon, but appointed by the Fathers to be read by those who newly join us, and who wish for instruction in the word of godliness”.
The Apocrypha are “books proceeding from godly men”, and “offer instruction in godly manners”, as described in the Geneva Bible of 1560.
The Confession would seem to regard them in much less esteem.
