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The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

Question 91

On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 91

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How do the Sacraments become effectual means of Salvation?

The Sacraments become effectual means of Salvation, not from any vertue in them, or in him that doth administer them, but only by the blessing of Christ, and the working of the Spirit in them, that by Faith receive them.

The Sacraments become effectual means of Salvation,

1. Not from any vertue in them, or in him, that doth administer them.a*

2. Only by the blessing of Christ, and the working of his spirit, in them, that by faith receive them.b†

Notes

  1. *1 Cor. 3.7. Neither is he, that planteth, any thing, neither he that watereth, but God that giveth the increase.
  2. †1 Pet. 3.21. The like figure whereunto, even Baptism doth also now save us, not the putting away the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good Conscience toward God, by the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Proofs

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

  1. a1 Corinthians 3:7
  2. b1 Peter 3:21

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