Question 88
On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 88
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What are the outward means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of Redemption?
The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of Redemption, are his Ordinances, especially the Word, Sacraments and Prayer; all which are effectual to the Elect for Salvation.
Are Christs Ordinances the means whereby he communicates to us the benefits of Redemption?
Yes.
What do you mean by Christs Ordinances?
The means and waies of worship, ordained by him.
What are his special Ordinances whereby he communicates to us his benefits?
The Word, Sacraments and Prayer.a
What kind of means are these?
The outward and ordinary means.
Why are the Ordinances called the outward means?
Because together with them, he communicates his benefits by the inward workings of hisb Spirit.
And why are the Ordinances of Christ called the ordinary means, whereby he communicates his benefits to us?
Because he hath not wholly limited and bound up himself to his Ordinances, but can communicate his benefits in an extraordinary way, when, and to whom he pleaseth.
But may men reasonably expect Salvation without the diligent use of the outward and ordinary means?
No. Rom. 10. 13, 17. Mat. 3. 7. Acts 2. 38, 39, 41. and 16. 30,—35.
To whom are the outward and ordinary means made effectual for Salvation?
To the Elect.c
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