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(3) 1. What things show God’s attributes? |
Our [natural understanding] and the [works of creation] show his goodness, wisdom, and power.
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2. Can these provide the knowledge of God and his will so that we can be
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No.
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3. What has God done to preserve and transmit the revelation of Himself, His general will and how to be saved? |
He revealed himself at different [times] and [ways] and declared that this revelation contains his [will] for the church.
Afterwards, he put this revelation in [writing] to [preserve] and [transmit] it to the [church] for its [comfort] and [establishment]. |
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4. How did the 66 books of the Bible come about?
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All the books of the Old Testament and New Testament, were inspired by
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(10) 5. Because of this (inspiration of the Bible) , what does this make the Bible? |
The [rule] of [faith] and [life].
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6. Is the Apocrypha a part of the canon?
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No. They are [not] [divinely inspired] and have [no authority] in the church. They
are to be viewed only as [human writings] |
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7. Upon what does the authority of the Bible depend? |
On the [testimony of God], its [author], who is the [truth]. Not on man’s testimony.
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(11) 8. What is it that persuades and assures us of the truth and authority of the Bible? |
The [inward] working of the [Holy Spirit], who [testifies] by and with the [word] in our hearts.
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9. Does the Bible have any errors?
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No. It is completely perfect.
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10. What does the Bible primarily teach? |
The whole [purpose] of [God] about his [glory] and man’s [salvation], [faith] and [life].
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11. Can anything be added to the Bible?
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Nothing from new [revelations] or [traditions] of men.
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(2) 12. How sufficient is the Bible? |
The [uneducated] as well as the [educated] can sufficiently [understand] everything we need to [know], [believe] and [observe].
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13. Because the Scripture is God’s Word, what should be done with it? |
It should be [translated] into the [native] language of every people.
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14. What is the standard for interpretation of the Bible?
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The standard for interpretation is the [Bible itself], by referring to [other passages] that speak more [plainly].
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(4) 15. Who is the Supreme Judge in all religious matters? |
The [Holy Spirit] speaking in the [Bible].
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16. Is there more than one God?
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No.
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17. For what ultimate purpose does God work everything?
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For his own [glory].
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(1) 18. What is God? |
He is a [spirit] whose
(1)being, (2)wisdom, (3)power, (4)holiness, (5)justice, (6)goodness, and (7)truth are [infinite], [eternal] and [unchangeable]. |
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19. What is God due? |
Whatever [worship], [service] or [obedience] he requires from [angels], [human beings] and [other creatures].
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20. How many persons are in the one God?
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Three. Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
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21. What is their (trinity) relationship? |
The Father [exists], not generated from another source.
The Son is [eternally generated] from the Father. The Spirit [eternally proceeds] from the Father and Son. |
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39. What happened to our first parents? |
They were led [astray] by the [temptation] of [Satan].
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40. What was the result? |
They [sinned] in [eating] the [forbidden fruit]
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41. What has happened to all the descendants of Adam and Eve?
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The guilt of [sin] was [imputed] to all human beings as their [natural descendants]
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42. What is the effect of original sin on each person? |
Turns them away from every good
Makes us incapable of good inclines us toward evil. |
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43. Can anyone be completely free from sin in this world?
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No.
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44. What is sin? |
[Disobeying] or [not conforming] to [God’s law] in any way.
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(9) 45. What are the consequences of sin? |
Subjection to the [wrath] of God,
[curse] of the law, [death], with all its miseries, spiritual temporal and eternal. |
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46. What has God graciously provided for man? |
Covenants
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47. What was the nature of the first covenant? |
Covenant of [works].
Life was promised to [Adam] on the condition of [perfect obedience]. |
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48. What was promised (via covenant)? |
Life.
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49. What was the condition of the covenant?
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Perfect obedience.
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50. What is the nature of the second covenant?
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Covenant of grace.
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(11) 51. What does God give in this (second) covenant? |
Offers life and salvation thru [Jesus Christ],
requires [faith] in Jesus and promises to give the [Holy Spirit] to all [ordained] life to make them [willing] and [able] to [believe]. |
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(1) 52. How was this covenant administered under the Old Testament? |
By promises, prophecies, sacrifices, circumcision, the paschal lamb, etc.
given to Jews, all [foreshadowing Christ]. They looked forward to the [coming messiah] thru whom they had full remission of sins and eternal salvation |
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(11) 53. How is it(covenant) administered under the New Testament? |
[Christ], the substance of [God’s grace] was revealed.
[Ordinances] are preaching the word, [sacraments] of the Lord’s supper and baptism. Available to all nations. |
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54. How many covenants of grace are there?
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[One] covenant of grace, under different [dispensations].
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55. Who is God’s chosen mediator between Himself and man?
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Jesus Christ
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(1) 56. What offices does He fulfill? |
Prophet
priest king head and savior of church heir of all things judge of world |
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(2) 57. What has God given Him from all eternity? |
A people to be his [seed] to be [redeemed], [called], [justified], [glorified] by him.
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(4) 58. Who is He(Jesus) from all eternity? |
[Eternal God], one [substance] and equal with the [father]
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59. What was necessary for Him to take upon Himself in order to be our
Redeemer? |
The [nature] of man, except he was [sinless]
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60. How did this happen?
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Conceived by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary,
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61. How many natures are in the one person of Christ?
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Two perfect distinct natures, Godhood and manhood
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62. What did God do to equip Him(Jesus) for His office and work? |
Was [sanctified] and [anointed] with the [Holy Spirit]
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63. Was Jesus forced to do this?
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No. Voluntarily took it on.
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64. What was required for him(Jesus) to discharge this office? |
He was made under and perfectly fulfilled the law,
suffered crucifixion and died, was buried but did not decay, rose on the third day, ascended to heaven |
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65. What did he suffer? |
Severe torment in [soul]
suffering in [body] [crucified] [buried] |
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66. How was he exalted? |
He [ascended] to heaven to a place of [power]
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67. What is he doing now?
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[Interceding] for believers
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(2) 68. What will he (Jesus) do? |
Return to [judge] [men] and [angels] at the end of the world
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69. Why did Christ only have to die once? |
His [perfect obedience] and [sacrificial death] [completely satisfied] the [justice of God] and purchased [reconciliation] and [eternal life]
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70. Who does Christ’s sacrificial death save? |
The [elect] in all [ages]
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71. Because of the unity of Christ’s person, what does Scripture sometimes
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[Attributes] what is proper to [one nature] to the person indicated by the [other nature]
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(6) 72. What does Christ insure? |
That [everyone] for whom he [purchased redemption] actually [accepts] and [receives] it
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79. What does God do for those whom he has predestined to life? |
[Effectually calls] them out of [sin] into [salvation]
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(6) 80. How does he(God) do this (effectual calling)? |
[Enlightens] their minds spiritually with saving understanding of things of God
takes away [heart of stone] gives [heart of flesh] [renews] will to do what is good |
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(5) 81. Does this mean they are forced, or are like robots? |
They come [voluntarily], made willing by God’s [grace]
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(5) 82. What is the motivation and basis of effectual calling? |
God’s grace
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83. What happens to babies that die? |
[Regenerated] and [saved] by [Christ] thru the [Holy Spirit].
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84. What does God do for those He effectually calls?
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[Justifies] them
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(2) 85. What is justification? |
[Pardoning] their sins
accepting them as [righteous] for Christ’s sake; [imputes] to them obedience [judicial] satisfaction earned by Christ |
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86. How is this (justification) received? |
By faith
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87. Can a person be justified in any other way?
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No, only by faith
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88. What always accompanies justification?
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All the other saving [graces]
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89. What did Christ’s death do on behalf of those who are justified? |
Completely paid the [debt]
made [full satisfaction] to the father’s [justice] |
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(9) 90. When are the elect justified? |
When the [Holy Spirit] actually [applies] [Christ] to them.
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91. What happens if someone sins after being justified?
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[God] continues to [forgive] their [sins].
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92. Were the Old Testament believers justified in Christ?
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Yes, justification was identical w/ New Testament believers.
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(3) 93. What happens if those who are justified fall into sin? |
Come under God’s [displeasure]
not have a sense of his [presence] until they [confess] sin, ask [forgiveness], and renew faith in [repentance]. |
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(2) 96. What work does the believer experience after regeneration? |
Sanctification.
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(5) 97. How is a person sanctified? |
The power of [sin] is [destroyed]
the [desires] of the old nature are gradually weakened and [killed] [enabled] to practice true [holiness]; a [fight] between the old and the new nature ensues. |
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(10) 98. What are the results of the process of sanctification? |
A [new] [heart] and [spirit] are [created] in them.
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99. What is the continual state of life in this world for the Christian?
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Warfare between old and new natures
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(7) 100. How does the believer overcome sin to grow in Christ and become like Him? |
The [Holy Spirit] [strengthens] and [purifies], [enabling] the believer to [overcome] sin.
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101. What does God give to the elect so they may be saved? |
The [gift] of [faith]
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102. How does it(faith) come? |
A work of the [Spirit], usually by the [ministry] of the [Word].
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103. What are the results of true, saving faith? |
He [believes] the Word to be from God; he [obeys] the Word.
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104. What is the product of the gospel working in believers? |
Repentance.
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105. Can anyone expect to be saved without repenting?
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No.
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106. What should people do when they sin? |
Confess to God and pray for forgiveness;
confess to others and ask for forgiveness, demonstrate sorrow. |
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111. Can true believers fall from their state of grace?
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No
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(8) 112. On what does the perseverance of the saints depend? |
On [God]’s decree of [election] flowing from his [love];
and the [effectiveness] of the [merit] and [intercession] of [Christ] |
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(6) 113. Of what can true believers be assured? |
They are in a state of [grace]
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(10) 114. On what is this (assurance of grace and salvation) based? |
The [promises] of [God] for [salvation]
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139. What is the invisible church?
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All the [elect] of all [times].
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(2) 140. Of what does the visible church consist? |
All [people] of all [nations] who [profess] [Christ] and their [children].
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(5) 141. What is the purpose of the church? |
To [gather] and [perfect] the [saints] in this life.
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(8) 142. What has been given by Christ to the church to accomplish this (purpose of church)? |
The [ministry], [Scriptures], and [ordinances].
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43. What things demonstrate how pure a church is? |
How the [gospel] is accepted and taught,
how the [ordinances] of God are administered, how public [worship] is performed. |
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144. Is any church perfect on earth?
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No.
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145. Who is the head of the church?
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Jesus Christ.
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(10) 148. What is a sacrament? |
[Holy] [signs] and [seals] of the [covenant] of [grace].
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(10) 149. What four things do they(sacraments) signify? |
1) To represent [Christ] and his benefits.
2) To confirm our [position] with and in him. 3) To demonstrate a [visible difference] between those who belong to the church and the rest of the world. 4) To [engage] believers in the service of God. |
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(10) 150. What is the relationship between the sacrament and that which is signified? |
[Spiritual] relationship or [sacramental] union between them;
so the [names] and [effects] of the [one] are attributed to the [other]. |
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151. Do the sacraments have power in and of themselves?
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No.
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152. Does the person administering the sacrament empower it to be
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No.
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153. Upon what does the power and the effectiveness of the sacrament depend? |
The Spirit.
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154. How many sacraments are there?
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Two.
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155. What are they?
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Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
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(5) 156. What is baptism? |
A [New Testament] [sacrament] ordained by [Christ] which admits one into the [visible church].
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157. Baptism is a sign and seal of admission into what?
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The Church.
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(1) 158. What five things does baptism signify and seal? |
1) The covenant of [grace]
2) [Ingrafting] into Christ 3) [Rebirth] 4) [Remission] of sins 5) Believer’s [yielding] to God thru Jesus to walk in new life |
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159. How is baptism to be administered? |
By water.
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160. What mode of baptism may be used?
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Sprinkling, pouring, immersion.
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(4) 161. Who are to be baptized? |
Those who [profess] [faith] and [obedience] to Christ, and
[infants] of one or both believing parents. |
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162. Is baptism necessary for salvation?
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No.
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163. Is everyone who is baptized saved?
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No.
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(1) 164. How and when is the sacrament of baptism made effective? |
[Not] tied to the [administered time]; but conferred in [god’s appointed time].
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165. How many times is a person to be baptized?
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Once.
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(1) 166. What is the Lord’s Supper? |
A [perpetual remembrance] of Christ’s [sacrificial death]
a [seal] of all [benefits] of [sacrifice] to believers |
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(10) 167. What things does the Lord’s Supper signify? |
[Spiritual] [nourishment] and [growth] of believers;
a [bond] and a [pledge] of believers’ communion with Jesus. |
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168. To what does it testify regarding our relationship with other Christians? |
A [bond] and a [pledge] of [believers’] [communion] with each other.
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169. Is the Lord’s Supper a sacrifice for sins?
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No.
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(6) 170. What does the Lord’s Supper commemorate? |
The [sacrificial] [death] of [Christ].
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(1) 171. How is the Lord’s Supper to be administered? |
The pastor declares words of [instruction],
[prays], [blesses] bread and wine to set apart for holy use; his ministers [break] bread and take cup, [give] to communicants and to themselves but not to anyone not present. |
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(10) 172. How do worthy recipients receive Christ in this sacrament? |
[Physically], by partaking elements;
by [faith], [spiritually] receive and feed on Christ [crucified] and all [benefits] of his death |
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(2) 173. What is the relationship between the bread and wine and the actual presence of Christ? |
The body and the blood of Christ is [not physically] in or on or with or under the
elements but are actually [spiritually] present to the [faith] of the believers, just as the elements are [physically] present. |
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(1) 174. Should anyone be allowed to partake of the Lord’s Supper? |
[Ignorant] or [unworthy] may not partake.
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175. Who is to minister the government of the church?
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Officers of the church.
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(5) 176. What is the purpose of the keys of the kingdom? |
To [empower] the officers to free people from the guilt of sin or to bind them to it;
to [close] the kingdom to the unrepentant, by the word and condemnation; to [open] the kingdom to repentant, by the ministry of the gospel and withdrawing condemnation as the occasion demands. |
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(7) 177. What is the purpose of condemnation by the church? |
To [reclaim] and [regain] those who have committed a serious offense;
to [deter] others from doing similarly; to [purge] the church of sin; to [vindicate] the honor of Christ; to [avoid] wrath of God. |
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178. Who is to execute this discipline?
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The officers.
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179. What are the three degrees that this is to be carried out?
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Warning
Exclusion from sacraments Excommunication |
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182. What happens to the bodies of people when they die?
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They decompose and return to dust.
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183. What happens to the souls of people when they die?
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Immediately return to God.
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(9) 184. What happens to the souls of the righteous? |
[Perfected] in [holiness] and received into heaven,
[behold] face of God, and [wait] for full redemption of their [bodies]. |
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185. What happens to the souls of the wicked? |
[Thrown] into [hell],
[remain] in torment and darkness, [set] apart for [judgment] day. |
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186. Where else does Scripture teach the souls of people go after death?
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Nowhere else, only two places.
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(1) 187. What will happen on the last day? |
Those [alive] will not die but be [changed];
the [dead] will be [raised] with the same bodies with different [characteristics], and united to their [souls]. |
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188. What has God ordained to take place in the future? |
A [day] he will [judge] the [world] in [righteousness] by [Jesus] Christ.
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(1) 189. Who will be judged? |
[Apostate angels], [all] who have [lived] on the earth.
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190. Why has God ordained this day to take place? |
To demonstrate the [glory] of his [mercy] to the [elect] and
the [glory] of his [justice] to the [wicked]. |
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(10) 191. What will happen to the righteous? |
Go into [eternal] [life] to receive fullness of [joy] and [refreshment] from the presence of the [Lord].
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(4) 192. What will happen to unbelievers? |
Thrown into [eternal] [torment] and [punished], away from the presence of the [Lord].
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(2) 193. Who is the Holy Spirit? |
The [Third] Person of the [Trinity],
[proceeding] from the [Father] and the [Son], of the same [substance], and [equal] in [power] and [glory]. |
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(5) 194. What do his (Holy Spirit) works include? |
Gives [life];
[source] of all good thoughts, pure desires; moved [prophets] to speak the word of god, inspired [writers] of scripture to record god’s word; dispenses the [gospel] by preparing the way for it, [persuades] men to believe. |
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195. What era of history has been especially committed to him?
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The New Testament era.
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(10) 196. What work does he(Holy Spirit) do in people to apply redemption to them? |
[Prepares] the way for it, [persuades] men to believe.
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197. With whom does the Spirit unite believers?
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Christ.
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(4) 198. What does He (Holy Spirit) impart to members of the Body of Christ? |
Spiritual gifts and graces.
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(3) 199. To what is Christ’s sacrifice sufficient for and adapted? |
The whole lost race of man.
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200. To whom does God freely offer salvation?
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All men.
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201. What is it the duty of everyone who hears the gospel to do? |
To immediately accept it.
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(7) 202. To do what are all believers under obligation? |
To offer [salvation] through the [church] by sustaining its [sacraments];
by [prayer], by their [money], and personal [efforts]. |
