A Most Familiar Explanation of the Assemblies Shorter Catechism
Question 29
On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 29
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How are we made partakers of the Redemption purchased by Christ?
We are made partakers of the Redemption purchased by Christ, by the effectual application of it to us, by his holy Spirit.
By whom is Redemption purchased?
By Christ.
By whom is Redemption applied?
By his Holy Spirit.
What do you mean by the applying Redemption to us?
Making it ours.
Must there be a work of the Spirit then in us, without which Christs work for us cannot be available, or made ours?
Yes.
Can we no other way be made partakers of Christs Redemption, but by the Spirits application?
No.
What kind of applications is that which the Spirit makes?
An effectual application.
Cannot the Minister do it effectually, without the Spirit?
No.
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