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The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

Question 89

On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 89

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How is the Word made effectual to Salvation?

The Spirit of God maketh the reading, but especially the preaching of the Word, an effectual means of convincing, and converting sinners, and of building them up in holiness, and comfort, through Faith, unto Salvation.

The spirit of God maketh the reading, but especially the preaching of the Word, an effectual means of,

1. Convincing and converting sinners.a*

2. Building up Saints in holiness, and comfort.b†

3. Building up Saints, through faith unto salvation.c‡

Notes

  1. *Psal. 19.7. The Law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
  2. †1 Thes. 1.6. Ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the Word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost.
  3. ‡Rom. 1.16. I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto Salvation, to every one that believeth.

Proofs

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

  1. aPsalm 19:7
  2. b1 Thessalonians 1:6
  3. cRomans 1:16

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