In contrast to the false teaching of universalism, our hosts continue to explore our salvation in Christ and the Catechism's beautiful description of true faith!Lord's Day 7Q & A 20

Q. Are all men then saved through Christjust as all were lost through Adam?

A. No.Only those are savedwho by true faithare grafted into Christand accept all his blessings.

Q & A 21Q. What is true faith?

A. True faith is not only a knowledge and convictionthat everything God has revealed in his Word is true;it is also a deep-rooted assurance,created in me by the Holy Spirit through the gospelthat, out of sheer grace earned for us by Christ,not only others, but I too,have had my sins forgiven,have been made forever right with God,and have been granted salvation.

Q & A 22Q. What then must a Christian believe?

A. Everything God promises us in the gospel.That gospel is summarized for usin the articles of our Christian faith - a creed beyond doubt,and confessed throughout the world.

Q & A 23Q. What are these articles?

A. I believe in God, the Father almighty,maker of heaven and earth.

And in Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son, our Lord;who was conceived by the Holy Spiritborn of the virgin Mary;suffered under Pontius Pilate;was crucified, dead, and buried;he descended into hell;the third day he rose again from the dead;he ascended to heavenand sitteth at the right hand of God the Father almighty;from thence he shall cometo judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit;I believe a holy catholic church, the communion of saints;the forgiveness of sins;the resurrection of the body;and the life everlasting.

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