Question: How do the sacraments become effectual means of salvation?

Answer: The sacraments become effectual means of salvation, not from any virtue in them, or in him that doth administer them; but only by the blessing of Christ, and the working of his Spirit in them that by faith receive them.

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Question: How is the Word to be read and heard, that it may become effectual to salvation?

Answer: The the Word may become effectual to salvation, we must attend thereunto with diligence, preparation, and prayer; receive it with faith and love, lay it up in our hearts, and practise it in our lives.

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5 Minutes in Church History: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/

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Open Book: https://openbookpodcast.com/

Simply Put: https://simplyputpodcast.com/

Question: How is the Word made effectual to salvation?

Answer: 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.

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If this podcast has been a blessing to you, try these other podcasts from Ligonier:

Renewing Your Mind: https://renewingyourmind.org/

5 Minutes in Church History: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/

Ask Ligonier: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast

Open Book: https://openbookpodcast.com/

Simply Put: https://simplyputpodcast.com/

Question: What are the outward means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of redemption?

Answer: The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of redemption, are his ordinances, especially the Word, sacraments, and prayer; all which are made effectual to the elect for salvation.

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If this podcast has been a blessing to you, try these other podcasts from Ligonier:

Renewing Your Mind: https://renewingyourmind.org/

5 Minutes in Church History: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/

Ask Ligonier: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast

Open Book: https://openbookpodcast.com/

Simply Put: https://simplyputpodcast.com/

Question: What is repentance unto life?

Answer: Repentance unto life is a saving grace, whereby a sinner, out of a true sense of his sin, and apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ, doth, with grief and hatred of his sin, turn from it unto God, with full purpose of, and endeavour after, new obedience.

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If this podcast has been a blessing to you, try these other podcasts from Ligonier:

Renewing Your Mind: https://renewingyourmind.org/

5 Minutes in Church History: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/

Ask Ligonier: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast

Open Book: https://openbookpodcast.com/

Simply Put: https://simplyputpodcast.com/

Question: What is faith in Jesus Christ?

Answer: Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace, whereby we receive and rest upon him alone for salvation, as he is offered to us in the gospel.

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If this podcast has been a blessing to you, try these other podcasts from Ligonier:

Renewing Your Mind: https://renewingyourmind.org/

5 Minutes in Church History: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/

Ask Ligonier: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast

Open Book: https://openbookpodcast.com/

Simply Put: https://simplyputpodcast.com/

Question: What doth God require of us, that we may escape his wrath and curse due to us for sin?

Answer: To escape the wrath and curse of God due to us for sin, God requireth of us faith in Jesus Christ, repentance unto life, with the diligent use of all the outward means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of redemption.

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If this podcast has been a blessing to you, try these other podcasts from Ligonier:

Renewing Your Mind: https://renewingyourmind.org/

5 Minutes in Church History: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/

Ask Ligonier: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast

Open Book: https://openbookpodcast.com/

Simply Put: https://simplyputpodcast.com/

Question: What doth every sin deserve?

Answer: Every sin deserveth God's wrath and curse, both in this life, and that which is to come.

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If this podcast has been a blessing to you, try these other podcasts from Ligonier:

Renewing Your Mind: https://renewingyourmind.org/

5 Minutes in Church History: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/

Ask Ligonier: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast

Open Book: https://openbookpodcast.com/

Simply Put: https://simplyputpodcast.com/

Question: Are all transgression of the law equally heinous?

Answer: Some sins in themselves, and by reason of several aggravations are more heinous in the sight of God than others.

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If this podcast has been a blessing to you, try these other podcasts from Ligonier:

Renewing Your Mind: https://renewingyourmind.org/

5 Minutes in Church History: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/

Ask Ligonier: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast

Open Book: https://openbookpodcast.com/

Simply Put: https://simplyputpodcast.com/

Question: Is any man able perfectly to keep the commandments of God?

Answer: No mere man since the fall is able in this life perfectly to keep the commandments of God, but doth daily break them in thought, word, and deed.

A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1267/westminster

If this podcast has been a blessing to you, try these other podcasts from Ligonier:

Renewing Your Mind: https://renewingyourmind.org/

5 Minutes in Church History: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/

Ask Ligonier: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast

Open Book: https://openbookpodcast.com/

Simply Put: https://simplyputpodcast.com/