Question 29

Is Redemption purchased by Christ?

Yes. He obtained Eternal Redemption for us,^a

Is he then the Author of it?

Yes. He became the Author of Eternal Salvation,^b

Is it a Redemption by Price?

Yes. Ye are bought with a Price,^c

Is it a Redemption by Power?

Yes. For he hath led Captivity Captive,^d

Is this Redemption offer’d to all?

Yes. He hath proclaimed Liberty to the Captives,^e

May all that will take the Benefit of it?

Yes. Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the Waters,^f

Have all the World therefore some Benefit by it?

Yes. Go into all the World, and preach the Gospel to every Creature,^g

But have all the World a like Benefit by it?

No. Thou wilt manifest thy self to us, and not unto the World,^h

Is it enough for us that there is a Redemption purchased?

No. For there are those who deny the Lord that bought them,ⁱ

Is it enough to hear of it?

No. For to some it is a Savour of Death unto Death,^j

Is it enough to have a Name among the Redeemed?

No. Thou hast a Name that thou livest, and art dead,^k

Is it necessary therefore that we be Partakers of the Redemption?

Yes. That we may say, Who loved me, and gave himself for me,^l

Do all partake of it?

No. Thou hast neither Part nor Lot in this Matter,^m

Do all Believers partake of it?

Yes. We are made Partakers of Christ,ⁿ

Do they receive the Redeemer?

Yes. We have received Christ Jesus the Lord,^o

Do any receive this of themselves?

No. A Man can receive nothing except it be given him from above,^p

Must the Redemption be apply’d to us?

Yes. ’Tis Christ in you the Hope of Glory,^q

Is it the Spirit’s Work to apply it?

Yes. For it is the Spirit that quickens,^r

Is he sent for that Purpose?

Yes. He shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you,^s

Is he sent in Christ’s Name?

Yes. He is the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my Name,^t

Have we as much need of the Spirit to apply the Redemption to us, as of the Son to purchase it for us?

Yes. For when Christ had purchased it, ’twas expedient for us he should go away, that he might send the Comforter,^u

Is the Spirit given to the Church in general?

Yes. Another Comforter shall abide with you for ever,^v

Is he promis’d to particular Persons?

Yes. Turn ye at my Reproof: Behold, I will pour out my Spirit unto you,^w

Are we to pray for the Spirit then?

Yes. Our heavenly Father will give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him,^x

Do all Believers receive of the Spirit?

Yes. God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your Hearts,^y

Is he their Teacher?

Yes. He shall teach them all Things.

Is he their Remembrancer?

Yes. He shall bring all Things to their Remembrance,^z

Is he the Earnest?

Yes. He hath given the Earnest of the Spirit in our Hearts,^aa

Doth he begin the good Work of Grace in the Heart?

Yes. For when he is come, he shall convince,^bb

And doth he perfect it?

Yes. For he hath wrought us for the self-same thing,^cc