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The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

Question 85

On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 85

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What doth God require of us, that we may escape the wrath and curse due unto us for sin?

To escape the wrath and curse of God due to us for sin, God requireth of us, Faith in Iesus Christ, repentance unto life, with the diligent use of all outward means, whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of Repentance.

To escape the wrath and curse of God, due to us for sin, God requireth of us,

1. Faith in Jesus Christ.a*

2. Repentance unto life.b†

3. The diligent use of all outward means, whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of Redemption.c‡

Notes

  1. *Joh. 3.16. God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life.
  2. †Act. 20.21. Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, Repentance towards God, and faith towards our Lord Jesus Christ.
  3. ‡Prov. 2.1, to 6. My Son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my Commandments with thee. 2. So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart unto understanding. 3. Yea, if thou criest after knowledg, and liftest up thy voice for understanding. 4. If thou seekest for her as silver, and searchest for her, as for hid treasure. 5. Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledg of God.

Proofs

Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.

  1. aJohn 3:16
  2. bActs 20:21
  3. cProverbs 2:1–6

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