{"number":88,"question":"What are the outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of redemption?","answer":"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.","segments":[{"text":"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.","proofs":["Matthew 28:19–20","Acts 2:42","Acts 2:46–47"],"refs":[{"printed":"Matthew 28:19–20","osis":["Matt.28.19-Matt.28.20"]},{"printed":"Acts 2:42","osis":["Acts.2.42"]},{"printed":"Acts 2:46–47","osis":["Acts.2.46-Acts.2.47"]}],"note":null}],"section":null,"relations":{"bc1695-modernized":["93"],"wlc-modernized":["154"],"wsc":["88"]},"diffs":[{"source":"bc1695-modernized","type":"later","segments":[{"text":"sacraments,","position":null}]}],"page":"171","leaf":86}