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Q. 1. What is the chief end of man?
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Man's chief end is to glorify God, [a] and to enjoy him for ever. [b]
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[a] Ps. 86:9; Isa. 60:21; Rom. 11:36; I Cor. 6:20; 10:31; Rev. 4:11 [b] Ps. 16:5-11; 144:15; Isa. 12:2; Luke 2:10; Phil. 4:4; Rev. 21:3-4
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scripture for man's chief end?
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1 Cor 10:31 "whatever you do in word or deed, do all for the glory of God"
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Q. 2. What rule has God given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him?
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A. The Word of God, which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, [a] is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him. [b]
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[a]. Matt. 19:4-5 with Gen. 2:24; Luke 24:27, 44; I Cor. 2:13; 14:37;
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scripture for role of scripture?
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2 Tim 3:16 "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness"
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Q. 3. What do the Scriptures principally teach?
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A. The Scriptures principally teach what man is to believe concerning God, [a] and what duty God requires of man [b].
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[a]. Gen. 1:1; John 5:39; 20:31; Rom. 10:17; II Tim. 3:15 [b]. Deut. 10:12-13; Josh. 1:8; Ps. 119:105; Mic. 6:8; II Tim. 3:16-17
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scripture concerning what scriptures teach?
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John 5:39 "You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me"
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Q. 4. What is God?
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A. God is a Spirit [a], infinite [b], eternal [c], and unchangeable [d] in his being [e], wisdom [f], power [g], holiness [h], justice [i], goodness [j], and truth [k].
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[a]. Deut. 4:15-19; Luke 24:39; John 1:18; 4:24; Acts 17:29 [b]. IKings 8:27; Ps. 139:7-10; 145:3; 147:5; Jer. 23:24; Rom. 11:33-36 [c]. Deut. 33:27; Ps. 90:2; 102:12, 24-27; Rev. 1:4,8 [d]. Ps. 33:11; Mal. 3:6; Heb. 1:12; 6:17-18; 13:8; Jas. 1:17 [e]. Ex. 3:14; Ps. 115:2-3; I Tim. 1:17; 6:15-16 [f]. Ps. 104:24; Rom. 11:33-34; Heb. 4:13; I John 3:20 [g]. Gen. 17:1; Ps. 62:11; Jer. 32:17; Mat. 19:26; Rev. 1:8 [h]. Heb. 1:13; I Pet. 1:15-16; I John 3:3, 5; Rev. 15:4 [i]. Gen. 18:25; Ex. 34:6-7; Deut. 32:4; Ps. 96:13; Rom. 3:5, 26 [j]. Ps. 103:5; 107:8; Matt. 19:17; Rom. 2:4 [k]. Ex. 34:6; Deut. 32:4; Ps. 86:15; 117:2; Heb. 6:18
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Q. 5. Are there more Gods than one?
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A. There is but one only [a], the living and true God [b].
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[a]. Deut. 6:4; Isa. 44:6; 45:21-22; I Cor. 8:4-6 [b]. Jer. 10:10; John 17:3; I Thess. 1:9; I John 5:20
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scripture for only one God?
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Deut 6:4 "hear o Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one"
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Q. 6. How many persons are there in the Godhead?
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A. There are three persons in the Godhead; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit[a]; and these three are one God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory. [b]
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[a]. Matt. 3:16-17; 28:19; II Cor. 13:14; I Pet. 1:2 [b]. Ps. 45:6; John 1:1; 17:5; Acts 5:3-4; Rom. 9:5; Col. 2:9; Jude 24-25
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scripture for trinity?
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Matt 3:16-17 "And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
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Q. 7. What are the decrees of God?
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A. The decrees of God are, his eternal purpose, according to the counsel of his will, whereby, for his own glory, he has foreordained whatsoever comes to pass [a].
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[a]. Ps. 33:11; Isa. 14:24; Acts 2:23; Eph. 1:11-12
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scripture for decrees of God?
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Ps 115:3 "But our God is in the heavens; He does whatever He pleases"
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Q. 8. How does God execute his decrees?
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A. God executes his decrees in the works of creation and providence [a].
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[a]. Ps. 148:8; Isa. 40:26; Dan. 4:35; Acts 4:24-28; Rev. 4:11
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scripture for God executing His decrees?
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Ps 148:8 "Fire and hail, snow and clouds; Stormy wind, fulfilling His word;"
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Q. 9. What is the work of creation?
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A. The work of creation is, God's making all things of nothing, by the word of his power [a], in the space of six days, and all very good. [b]
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[a]. Gen. 1:1; Ps. 33:6, 9; Heb. 11:3 [b]. Gen. 1:31
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scripture for creation?
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Heb 11:3 "By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible"
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Q. 10. How did God create man?
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God created man male and female, after his own image [a], in knowledge [b], righteousness, and holiness [c], with dominion over the creatures [d].
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[a]. Gen. 1:27 [b]. Col. 3:10 [c]. Eph. 4:24 [d]. Gen. 1:28; see Ps. 8
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scripture for God's creating mankind?
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Gen 1:26-28
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Q. 11. What are God's works of providence?
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God's works of providence are, his most holy [a], wise [b], and powerful [c] preserving [d] and governing [e] all his creatures, and all their actions [f].
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[a]. Ps. 145:17 [b]. Ps. 104:24 [c]. Heb. 1:3 [d]. Neh. 9:6 [e]. Eph. 1:19-22 [f]. Ps. 36:6; Prov. 16:33; Matt. 10:30
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scripture for God's providence?
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Ps 103:19 "The LORD has established His throne in the heavens, And His sovereignty rules over all."
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Q. 12. What special act of providence did God exercise toward man in the estate wherein he was created?
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When God had created man, he entered into a covenant of life with him, upon condition of perfect obedience; forbidding him to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, upon pain of death. [a]
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[a]. Gen. 2:16-17; Jas. 2:10
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scripture for covenant of life?
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Gen 2:16-17
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Q. 13. Did our first parents continue in the estate wherein they were created?
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Our first parents, being left to the freedom of their own will, fell from the estate wherein they were created, by sinning against God [a].
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[a]. Gen. 3:6-8, 13; II Cor. 11:3
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scripture for the fall?
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Gen 3:6-8
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Q. 14. What is sin?
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Sin is any want of conformity unto, or transgression of, the law of God [a].
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[a]. Lev. 5:17; Jas. 4:17; I John 3:4
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scripture for what sin is?
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James 4:17 "Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins."
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Q. 15. What was the sin whereby our first parents fell from the estate wherein they were created?
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The sin whereby our first parents fell from the estate wherein they were created, was their eating the forbidden fruit [a].
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[a]. Gen. 3:6
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scripture for the first transgression?
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Gen 3:6
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Q. 16. Did all mankind fall in Adam's first transgression?
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The covenant being made with Adam [a], not only for himself, but for his posterity; all mankind, descending from him by ordinary generation, sinned in him, and fell with him, in his first transgression [b].
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[a]. Gen. 2:16-17; Jas. 2:10 [b]. Rom. 5:12-21; ICor. 15:22
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scripture for all mankind falling with Adam?
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Rom 5
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Q. 17. Into what estate did the fall bring mankind?
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The fall brought mankind into an estate of sin and misery [a].
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[a]. Gen. 3:16-19, 23; Rom. 3:16; 5:12; Eph. 2:1
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scripture for the new estate of the fall?
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Gen 3:16-19
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Q. 18. Wherein consists the sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell?
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The sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell, consists in the guilt of Adam's first sin [a], the want of original righteousness [b], and the corruption of his whole nature [c], which is commonly called original sin; together with all actual transgressions which proceed from it [d].
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[a]. Rom. 5:12, 19 [b]. Rom. 3:10; Col. 3:10; Eph. 4:24 [c]. Ps. 51:5; John 3:6; Rom. 3:18; 8:7-8; Eph. 2:3 [d]. Gen. 6:5; Ps. 53:1-3; Matt. 15:19; Rom. 3:10-18, 23; Gal. 5:19-21; Jas. 1:14-15
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scripture for the sinfullness of the fall?
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Rom 5:12 "Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all sinned"
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Q. 19. What is the misery of that estate whereinto man fell?
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All mankind by their fall lost communion with God [a], are under his wrath [b] and curse [c], and so made liable to all miseries in this life [d], to death [e] itself, and to the pains of hell for ever [f].
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[a]. Gen. 3:8, 24; John 8:34, 42, 44; Eph. 2:12; 4:18 [b]. John 3:36; Rom. 1:18; Eph. 2:3; 5:6 [c]. Gal. 3:10; Rev. 22:3 [d]. Gen. 3:16-19; Job 5:7; Ecc. 2:22-23; Rom. 8:18-23 [e]. Ezek. 18:4; Rom. 5:12; 6:23 [f]. Matt. 25:41, 46; II Thess. 1:9; Rev. 14:9-11
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scripture for the misery of the fall?
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Eph 2:1 "and you were dead in transgressions and sins"
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Q. 20. Did God leave all mankind to perish in the estate of sin and misery?
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God having, out of his mere good pleasure, from all eternity, elected some to everlasting life [a,] did enter into a covenant of grace, to deliver them out of the estate of sin and misery, and to bring them into an estate of salvation by a Redeemer [b].
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[a]. Acts 13:48; Eph. 1:4-5; II Thess. 2:13-14 [b]. Gen. 3:15; 17:7; Ex. 19:5-6; Jer. 31:31-34; Matt. 20:28; I Cor. 11:25; Heb. 9:15
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scripture for God pursuing man after the fall?
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Gen 3:15 "he will crush your head"
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Q. 21. Who is the Redeemer of God's elect?
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The only Redeemer of God's elect is the Lord Jesus Christ [a], who, being the eternal Son of God [b], became man [c] and so was, and continueth to be, God and man in two distinct natures, and one person, forever [d].
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[a]. John 14:6; Acts 4:12; I Tim. 2:5-6 [b]. Ps. 2:7; Matt. 3:17; 17:5; John 1:18 [c]. Isa. 9:6; Matt. 1:23; John 1:14; Gal. 4:4 [d]. Acts 1:11; Heb. 7:24-25
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scripture for Christ the only Redeemer of God's elect?
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John 14:6
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Q. 22. How did Christ, being the Son of God, become man?
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Christ, the Son of God, became man, by taking to himself a true body, and a reasonable soul [a], being conceived by the power of the Holy Ghost, in the womb of the virgin Mary, and born of her [b] yet without sin [c].
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[a]. Phil. 2:7; Heb. 2:14, 17 [b]. Luke 1:27, 31, 35 [c]. II Cor. 5:21; Heb. 4:15; 7:26; I John 3:5
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scripture for Christ, son of God, becoming man?
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Php 2:5-7
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Q. 23. What offices does Christ execute as our Redeemer?
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Christ, as our Redeemer, executeth the offices of a prophet [a], of a priest [b], and of a king [c], both in his estate of humiliation and exaltation.
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[a]. Deut. 18:18; Acts 2:33; 3:22-23; Heb. 1:1-2 [b]. Heb. 4:14-15; 5:5-6 [c]. Isa. 9:6-7; Luke 1:32-33; John 18:37; I Cor. 15:25
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Q. 24. How does Christ execute the office of a prophet?
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Christ executeth the office of a prophet, in revealing to us, by his Word [a] and Spirit [b,] the will of God for our salvation [c].
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[a]. Luke 4:18-19, 21; Acts 1:1-2; Heb. 2:3 [b]. John 15:26-27; Acts 1:8; IPet. 1:11 [c]. John 4:41-42; 20:30-31
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scripture for Christ as prophet?
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Acts 3 quoting Moses "the Lord God will raise up for you a prophet like me from your brothers"
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Q. 25. How does Christ execute the office of a priest?
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Christ executeth the office of a priest, in his once offering up of himself a sacrifice to satisfy divine justice [a], and reconcile us to God [b]; and in making continual intercession for us [c].
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[a]. Isa. 53; Acts 8:32-35; Heb. 9:26-28; 10:12 [b]. Rom. 5:10-11; II Cor. 5:18; Col. 1:21-22 [c]. Rom. 8:34; Heb. 7:25; 9:24
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scripture for Christ as priest?
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Heb 2:17 "Therefore, He had to be made like His brethren in all things, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people."
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Q. 26. How does Christ execute the office of a king?
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Christ executeth the office of a king, in subduing us to himself, in ruling and defending us [a], and in restraining and conquering all his and our enemies [b].
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[a]. Ps. 110:3; Matt. 28:18-20; John 17:2; Col. 1:13 [b]. Ps. 2:6-9; 110:1-2; Matt. 12:28; ICor. 15:24-26; Col. 2:15
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scripture for Christ as king?
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Ps 110:1 "The Lord says to my Lord:
'Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.' " |
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Q. 27. Wherein did Christ's humiliation consist?
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Christ's humiliation consisted in his being born, and that in a low condition [a], made under the law [b], undergoing the miseries of this life [c], the wrath of God [d], and the cursed death of the cross [e]; in being buried, and continuing under the power of death for a time. [f]
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[a]. Luke 2:7; II Cor. 8:9; Gal. 4:4 [b]. Gal. 4:4 [c]. Isa. 53:3; Luke 9:58; John 4:6; 11:35; Heb. 2:18 [d]. Ps. 22:1 (Matt. 27:46); Isa. 53:10; I John 2:2 [e]. Gal. 3:13; Phil. 2:8 [f]. Matt. 12:40; I Cor. 15:3-4
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scripture for Christ's humilation
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Php 2:5-7 or Isaiah 53
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Q. 28. Wherein consists Christ's exaltation?
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Christ's exaltation consists in his rising again from the dead on the third day [a], in ascending up into heaven [b], in sitting at the right hand [c] of God the Father, and in coming to judge the world at the last day [d].
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[a]. I Cor. 15:4 [b]. Ps. 68:18; Acts 1:11; Eph. 4:8 [c]. Ps. 110:1; Acts 2:33-34; Heb. 1:3 [d]. Matt. 16:27; Acts 17:31
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scripture for Christ's exaltation
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Php 2:8-10 or Isa 53b
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Q. 29. How are we made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ?
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We are made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ, by the effectual application of it to us by his Holy Spirit [a].
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[a]. Titus 3:4-7
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scripture for being made partakers of the redemption Christ purchased?
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Titus 3:4-7 "But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life."
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Q. 30. How does the Spirit apply to us the redemption purchased by Christ?
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The Spirit applies to us the redemption purchased by Christ, by working faith in us [a], and thereby uniting us to Christ in our effectual calling [b].
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[a]. Rom. 10:17; ICor. 2:12-16; Eph. 2:8; Phil. 1:29 [b]. John 15:5; ICor. 1:9; Eph. 3:17
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scripture for Spirit applying redemption to us?
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Eph 2:8-9
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what is the main thing the Spirit does in effectual calling?
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persuade and enable us to embrace Christ
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in what manner does the Spirit persuade and enable us to embrace Christ?
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convincing, enlightening, and renewing
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Q. 31. What is effectual calling?
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Effectual calling is the work of God's Spirit, whereby, convincing us of our sin and misery, enlightening our minds in the knowledge of Christ [a], and renewing our wills [b], he does persuade and enable us to embrace Jesus Christ [c], freely offered to us in the gospel [d].
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[a]. Acts 26:18; ICor. 2:10, 12; II Cor. 4:6; Eph. 1:17-18 [b]. Deut. 30:6; Ezk. 36:26-27; John 3:5; Titus 3:5 [c]. John 6:44-45; Acts 16:14 [d]. Isa. 45:22; Matt. 11:28-30; Rev. 22:17
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scripture for effectual calling?
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John 6:44 "No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him…"
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Q. 32. What benefits do they that are effectually called partake of in this life?
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They that are effectually called do in this life partake of justification, adoption, and sanctification, and the several benefits which in this life do either accompany or flow from them [a].
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[a]. Rom. 8:30; ICor. 1:30; 6:11; Eph. 1:5
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what are the main to parts of justification?
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God pardoning our sin and accepting us as righteous in his sight
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Q. 33. What is justification?
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Justification is an act of God's free grace [a], wherein he pardoneth all our sins [b], and accepteth us as righteous in his sight [c], only for the righteousness of Christ imputed to us [d], and received by faith alone [e].
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[a]. Rom. 3:24 [b]. Rom. 4:6-8; IICor. 5:19 [c]. IICor. 5:21 [d]. Rom. 4:6, 11; 5:19 [e]. Gal. 2:16; Phil. 3:9
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scriptures for justification?
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Gal 2:16 "yet we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified."
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Q. 34. What is adoption?
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Adoption is an act of God's free grace [a], whereby we are received into the number, and have a right to all the privileges, of the sons of God [b].
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[a]. I John 3:1 [b]. John 1:12; Rom. 8:17
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scripture for adoption?
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John 1:12 "But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God,"
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Q. 35. What is sanctification?
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Sanctification is the work of God's free grace [a], whereby we are renewed in the whole man after the image of God [b], and are enabled more and more to die unto sin, and live unto righteousness [c].
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[a]. Ezk. 36:27; Phil. 2:13; II Thess. 2:13 [b]. II Cor. 5:17; Eph. 4:23-24; I Thess. 5:23 [c]. Ezek. 36:25-27; Rom. 6:4, 6, 12-14; II Cor. 7:1; IPet. 2:24
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scripture for sanctification being by grace?
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Php 2:13 "for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure."
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what are the main nouns that the catechism says will accompany justification, adoption, and sanctification?
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assurance, peace, joy, increase, and perseverance
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Q. 36. What are the benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption, and sanctification?
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The benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption, and sanctification, are, assurance of God's love [a], peace of conscience [b], joy in the Holy Ghost [c], increase of grace [d], and perseverance therein to the end [e].
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[a]. Rom. 5:5 [b]. Rom. 5:1 [c]. Rom. 14:17 [d]. II Pet. 3:18 [e]. Phil. 1:6; I Pet. 1:5
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things that happen to the souls of believers at death?
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The souls of believers are at their death made perfect in holiness, and do immediately pass into glory
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what happens to believers' bodies at death?
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their bodies, being still united to Christ, do rest in their graves till the resurrection.
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Q. 37. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at death?
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The souls of believers are at their death made perfect in holiness [a], and do immediately pass into glory [b]; and their bodies, being still united to Christ [c], do rest in their graves till the resurrection [d].
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[a]. Heb. 12:23 [b]. Luke 23:43; II Cor. 5:6, 8; Phil. 1:23 [c]. I Thess. 4:14 [d]. Dan. 12:2; John 5:28-29; Acts 24:15
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scripture for being made perfect?
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Heb 12:23 "the spirits of the righteous made perfect"
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Q. 38. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at the resurrection?
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At the resurrection, believers being raised up in glory [a], shall be openly acknowledged and acquitted in the day of judgment [b], and made perfectly blessed in the full enjoying of God [c] to all eternity [d].
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[a]. I Cor. 15:42-43 [b]. Matt. 25:33-34, 46 [c]. Rom. 8:29; I John 3:2 [d]. Ps. 16:11; I Thess. 4:17
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scripture for "being raised up in glory"?
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1 Cor 15:43 "It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power."
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scripture for "acknowledged and acquitted on the day of judgment"?
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Matt 25:33 "And he will place the sheep on his right, but the goats on the left. 34 Then othe King will say to pthose on his right, ‘Come, you qwho are blessed by my Father, rinherit sthe kingdom tprepared for you ufrom the foundation of the world."
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scripture for "the full enjoying of God"?
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Ps 16:11b "...in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are epleasures forevermore."
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scripture for "to all eternity"?
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1 Thes 4:17 "…and so we will be always with the Lord"
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Q. 39. What is the duty which God requires of man?
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The duty which God requires of man, is obedience to his revealed will [a].
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[a]. Deut. 29:29; Mic. 6:8; I John 5:2-3
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what scripture shows what duty God requires of man?
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Micah 6:8 "He has shown you, o man, what is good, and what the Lord requires of you, but to do justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."
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what are the 4 qualifications about our inability to keep the law?
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No mere man, since the fall, is able in this life perfectly to keep the commandments of God…
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how do all men break the commandments of God?
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daily, in thought, word, and deed
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Q. 82. Is any man able perfectly to keep the commandments of God?
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No mere man, since the fall, is able in this life perfectly to keep the commandments of God, but does daily break them in thought, word, and deed [a].
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[a]. Gen. 8:21; Rom. 3:9ff, 23
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scripture for our inability to keep the law of God?
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Gen 3:9 "…Jews and Greeks are all under sin"
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how many reasons are there why some sins are worse than others?
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two
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how would you summarize the two ways that some sins are worse than others?
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internally and by repetition
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Q. 83. Are all transgressions of the law equally heinous?
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Some sins in themselves, and by reason of several aggravations, are more heinous in the sight of God than others [a].
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[a]. Ezek. 8:6, 13, 15; Matt. 11:20-24; John 19:11
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scripture for some sins being worse than others?
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Ezek 8:6 "…you will see still greater abominations"
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what two things does every sin deserve?
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God's wrath and curse
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when does every sin deserve what it deserves?
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in this life, and that which is to come
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Q. 84. What does every sin deserve?
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Every sin deserves God's wrath and curse, both in this life, and that which is to come [a].
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[a]. Matt. 25:41; Gal. 3:10; Eph. 5:6; Jas. 2:10
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scripture for what every sin deserves?
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James 2:10 "For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it."
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there are 3 things the catechism says we must have to escape God's wrath and curse. What are they?
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faith, repentance, and dilligent use
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Q. 85. What does God require of us, that we may escape his wrath and curse, due to us for sin?
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To escape the wrath and curse of God, due to us for sin, God requires of us faith in Jesus Christ, repentance unto life [a], with the diligent use of all the outward means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of redemption [b].
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[a]. Mark 1:15; Acts 20:21 [b]: Acts 2:38; I Cor. 11:24-25; Col. 3:16
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scripture for the basics of what God requires of us to escape sin's penalty?
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Mark 1:15 "…repent and believe in the gospel"
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scripture for "diligent use"?
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Prov 2:4-5 "…if you seek [wisdom] as …hidden treasures…then you will discover the knowledge of God"
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what are the 2 "saving grace"s God requires of us?
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faith and repentance
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Q. 86. What is faith in Jesus Christ?
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Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace [a], whereby we receive and rest upon him alone for salvation, as he is offered to us in the gospel [b].
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[a]. Eph. 2:8-9; cf. Rom. 4:16 [b]. John 20:30-31; Gal. 2:15-16; Phil. 3:3-11
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scripture for faith being a saving grace?
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Eph 2:8-9
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scripture for faith being a resting on Christ alone?
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Php 3 "whatever was to my profit I know consider loss for the sake of Christ"
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in repentance unto life, what is the core noun and verb?
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a sinner is turning from sin to God
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in repentance, how does the sinner have a "from" and "to" in his soul?
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"out of a true sense of his sin, and apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ "
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in repentance, how does the sinner have a "from" and "to" in his actions?
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...with grief and hatred of his sin, turn from it unto God [c], with full purpose of, and endeavor after, new obedience [d].
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Q. 87. What is repentance unto life?
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Repentance unto life is a saving grace [a], whereby a sinner, out of a true sense of his sin, and apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ [b], does, with grief and hatred of his sin, turn from it unto God [c], with full purpose of, and endeavor after, new obedience [d].
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[a]. Acts 11:18; II Tim. 2:25 [b]. Ps. 51:1-4; Joel 2:13; Luke 15:7, 10; Acts 2:37 [c]. Jer. 31:18-19; Luke 1:16-17; I Thess. 1:9 [d]. II Chron. 7:14; Ps. 119:57-64; Matt. 3:8; II Cor. 7:10
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scripture for repentance being a saving grace?
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Acts 11:18 "...God has granted to the Gentiles also repentance unto life"
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scripture for the role of inner sense of sin and God's mercy?
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Ps 51 "…according to your lovingkindness…against you only have I sinned…"
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scripture for turning from sin to God
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1 Thes 1:9 "…how you turned to God from idols"
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scripture regarding new obedience?
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Matt 3:8 "bring forth fruit in keeping with repentance"
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what does the catechism say is the means by which Christ communicates to us the benefits of redemption?
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his ordinances
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what does the catechism say some the ordinances of God are?
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the Word, sacraments and prayer
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Q. 88. What are the outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of redemption?
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The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of redemption are, his ordinances, especially the Word, sacraments, and prayer; all which are made effectual to the elect for salvation [a].
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[a]. Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 21:41, 42
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scripture for role of ordinances?
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Matt 28:19-20 "go…"
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what things does the catechism say the word does for sinners?
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convincing, convert, and build up
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Q. 89. How is the Word made effectual to salvation?
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The Spirit of God makes the reading, but especially the preaching of the Word, an effectual means of convincing and converting sinners, and of building them up in holiness and comfort, through faith, unto salvation [a].
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[a]. Neh. 8:8-9; Acts 20:32; Rom. 10:14-17; II Tim. 3:15-17
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scripture for the word being made effectual to salvation?
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Acts 20:32 "And now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified."
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four things we must do with scripture?
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attend, receive, lay up, and practice
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Q. 90. How is the Word to be read and heard, that it may become effectual to salvation?
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That the Word may become effectual to salvation, we must attend thereunto with diligence, preparation, and prayer [a]; receive it with faith and love, lay it up in our hearts, and practice it in our lives [b].
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[a]. Deut. 6:6ff; Ps. 119:18; I Pet. 2:1-2 [b]. Ps. 119:11; II Thess. 2:10; Heb. 4:2; Jas. 1:22-25
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Q. 91. How do the sacraments become effectual means of salvation?
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The sacraments become effectual means of salvation, not from any virtue in them, or in him that does administer them; but only by the blessing of Christ, and the working of his Spirit in them that by faith receive them [a].
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[a]. I Cor. 3:7; cf. I Cor. 1:12-17
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in brief, what is a sacrament?
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a holy ordinance
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what happens in a sacrament?
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Christ and the beneifts of the new covenant, are represented, sealed, and applied to believers
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Q. 92. What is a sacrament?
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A sacrament is an holy ordinance instituted by Christ [a]; wherein, by sensible signs, Christ, and the benefits of the new covenant, are represented, sealed, and applied to believers [b].
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[a]. Matt. 28:19; 26:26-28; Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:19-20; I Cor. 1:22-26 [b]. Gal. 3:27; I Cor. 10:16-17
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scriptures for Christ's institution of his ordinances?
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Matt 28 & Luke 22
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Q. 93. Which are the sacraments of the New Testament?
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The sacraments of the New Testament are, Baptism [a], and the Lord's Supper [b].
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[a]. Matt. 28:19 [b]. I Cor 11:23-26
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most simply, what is baptism?
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a sacrament
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what, most simply, does baptism do?
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signify and seal
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in baptism, how is the washing with water to be done?
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in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit
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most simply, what does baptism signify and seal?
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ingrafting, partaking, and engagement
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Q. 94. What is Baptism?
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Baptism is a sacrament, wherein the washing with water in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit [a], does signify and seal our ingrafting into Christ, and partaking of the benefits of the covenant of grace, and our engagement to be the Lord's [b].
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[a]. Matt. 28:19 [b]. Acts 2:38-42; 22:16; Rom. 6:3-4; Gal. 3:26-27; I Pet. 3:21
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catechism addresses 3 groups regarding baptism. Who?
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those out of the visible church, those who profess 2 things, and the children of those in the visible church
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what are those out of the visible church to profess before they may be baptized?
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their faith in Christ, and obedience to him
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Q. 95. To whom is Baptism to be administered?
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Baptism is not to be administered to any that are out of the visible church, till they profess their faith in Christ, and obedience to him [a]; but the infants of such as are members of the visible church are to be baptized [b].
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[a]. Acts. 2:41; 8:12, 36, 38; 18:8 [b]. Gen. 17:7, 9-11; Acts 2:38-39; 16:32-33; Col. 2:11-12
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scripture for who baptism administered to?
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Acts 2:38-39 "...the promise is for you and your children"
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most simply, what is the Lord's Supper?
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a sacrament.
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what is showed forth in communion?
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Christ's death
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how is Christ's death showed forth in communion?
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by giving and receiving bread and wine
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what happens to worthy receivers?
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they are spiritually made partakers of his body and blood
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what is the benefit of the Lord's supper?
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spiritual nourishment and growth in grace
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Q. 96. What is the Lord's Supper?
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The Lord's Supper is a sacrament, wherein, by giving and receiving bread and wine, according to Christ's appointment, his death is showed forth [a]; and the worthy receivers are, not after a corporal and carnal manner, but by faith, made partakers of his body and blood, with all his benefits, to their spiritual nourishment, and growth in grace [b].
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[a]. Luke 22:19-20; I Cor. 11:23-26 [b]. I Cor. 10:16-17
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scripture for institution of the Lord's supper?
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Luke 22:19-20
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what areas does the Catechism say we are to examine ourselves before the Lord's Supper?
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knowledge, faith, and repentance, love and new obedience
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for Lord's supper, how examine our knowledge?
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to discern the Lord's body
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for Lord's supper, how examine our faith?
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to feed upon him
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Q. 97. What is required for the worthy receiving of the Lord's Supper?
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It is required of them that would worthily partake of the Lord's Supper, that they examine themselves of their knowledge to discern the Lord's body, of their faith to feed upon him, of their repentance, love, and new obedience; lest, coming unworthily, they eat and drink judgment to themselves [a].
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[a]. I Cor. 11:27-32
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scripture for examining ourselves?
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1 Cor 11:27-28 "Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. 28 Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup."
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most simply, what is prayer?
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an offering up of our desires unto God
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what is the scripture for offering up our desires to God?
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Ps 62:8 "…pour out your heart before Him"
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what are we to pray for?
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things agreeable to God's will
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scripture for praying agreeable to God's will?
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1 John 5:14 "…if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us"
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how are we to pray?
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in Christ's name, with confession and thanksgiving
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scripture for praying in Christ's name?
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John 16 "ask in my name"
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scripture for praying with confession?
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1 John 1:9
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scripture for praying with thanks?
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Php 4:6 "in everything…with thanksgiving"
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Q. 98. What is prayer?
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Prayer is an offering up of our desires unto God [a], for things agreeable to his will [b], in the name of Christ [c], with confession of our sins [d], and thankful acknowledgement of his mercies. [e]
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[a]. Ps. 10:17; 62:8; Matt. 7:7-8 [b]. I John 5:14 [c]. John 16:23-24 [d]. Ps. 32:5-6; Dan. 9:4-19; I John 1:9 [e]. Ps. 103:1-5; 136; Phil. 4:6
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