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The confession of faith and catechisms, agreed upon by the assembly of divines at Westminster together with their humble advice concerning church government and ordination of ministers.; Westminster Confession of Faith.
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faith i Heb 4 2 love k 2 The. 2. 10 meeknesse l Iames. 1. 21 and rediness of minde m Acts 17. 11 as the Word of God n 1 The. 2. 13 meditate o Luk. 9 44 Heb. 2. 1 and conferre of it p Luk. 24. 14 Deut. 6. 6 7 hide it in their hearts q Prov. 2. 1 Psal 119. 11 and bring forth the fruit of it in their lives r Luk. 8. 15 Iames 1. 25 Q. How doe the Sacraments become effectuall means of salvation A. The Sacraments become effectuall means of salvation not by any power in themselves or any vertue derived from the piety and intention of him by whom they are administred but only by the working of the holy Ghost the blessing of Christ by whom they are instituted Å¿ 1 Pet. 3. 21 Acts 8. 13 with v. 23 1 Cor. 3. 6 7 1 Cor. 12. 13 Q. What is a Sacrament A. A Sacrament is an holy ordinance instituted by Christ in his Church t Gen. 17 7 10. Ex. 12. ch Mat. 28 19 Mat. 26 27 28 to signifie seale and exhibit u Rom. 4. 11 1 Cor. 11. 24 25 unto those that are within the Covenant of grace w Rom. 15. 8 Exod. 12. 48 the benefits of his mediation x Acts 2. 38 1 Cor. 10. 16 to strengthen and encrease their faith and all other graces y Rom. 4. 11 Gal. 3. 27 to oblige them to obedience z Rom. 6. 3 4 1 Cor. 10. 21 to testifie and cherish their love and communion one with another a Eph. 4. 2 3. 4 5 1 Cor. 12. 13 and to distinguish them from those that are without b Eph. 2. 11 12 Gen. 34. 14 Q. What are the parts of a Sacrament A. The parts of a Sacrament are two the one an outward and sensible signe used according to Christs own appointment the other an inward and spiritual grace thereby signified c Mat. 3. 11 1 Pet. 3. 21 Rom. 2. 28 29 Q. How many Sacraments hath Christ instituted in his Church under the New Testament A. Vnder the New Testament Christ hath instituted in his Church only two Sacraments Baptism and the Lords Supper d Mat. 28. 19 1 Cor. 11. 20 23 Mat. 26. 26 27 28. Q. What is Baptism A. Baptism is a Sacrament of the New Testament wherein Christ hath ordained the washing with water in the Name of the Father and of the Sonne and of the Holy Ghost e Mat. 28. 19 to be a sign and seal of engrafting into himself f Gal. 3. 27 of remission of sinnes by his blood g Mar. 1. 4 Rev. 1. 5 and regeneration by his spirit h Tit. 3. 5 Eph. 5. 26 of Adoption i Gal. 3. 26 27 and resurrectionn to everlasting life k 1 Cor. 15 29 Rom. 6. 5 and whereby the parties baptized are solemnly admitted into the visible Church l 1 Cor. 12 13 and enter into an open and professed engagement to be wholly and only the Lords m Rom. 6 4 Q. Vnto whom is Baptism to be administred A. Baptism is not to be administred to any that are out of the visible Church and so strangers from the Covenant of promise till they professe their faith in Christ and obedience to him n Acts 8. 36 37 Acts 2. 38 but Infants descending from parents either both or but one of them professing faith in Christ and obedience to him are in that respect within the Covenant and to be baptized o Gen. 17. 7 9. with Gal. 3. 9 14. and Col. 2. 11 12 and Acts 2 38 39. and Rom. 4. 11 12. 1 Cor. 7 14. Mat. 28. 19. Luk. 18. 15 16. Rom. 11. 16 Q. How is our Baptism to be improved by us A. The needful but much neglected duty of improving our Baptism is to be performed by us all our life long especially in the time of temptation when we are present at the administration of it to others p Col. 2. 11 12 Rom 6. 4. 6 11 by serious thankfull consideration of the nature of it of the ends for which Christ instituted it the priviledges and benefits conferred sealed thereby and our solemn vow made therein q Rom. 6. 3 4 5 by being humbled for our sinful defilement our falling short of walking contrary to the grace of Baptism and our engagements r 1 Cor. 1. 11 12 13 Rom. 6. 2. 3 by growing up to assurance of pardon of sin and of all other blessings sealed to us in that Sacrament Å¿ Rom. 4. 11 12. 1 Pet. 3 21. by drawing strength from the death and resurrection of Christ into whom we are baptized for the mortifying of sin and quickning of grace t Rom 6 3 4. 5 and by end eavouring to live by faith u Gal. 3. 26 2â— to have our conversation in holiness and righteousness w Rom. 6. 22 as those that have therein given up their names to Christ x Acts 2. 38 and to walk in brotherly love as being baptized by the same spirit into one body y 1 Cor. 12 13 25 26 27 Q. What is the Lords Supper A. The Lords Supper is a Sacrament of the New Testament z Luk. 22. 20 wherein by giving receiving bread and wine according to the appointment of Iesus Christ his death is shewed forth and they that worthily communicate feed upon his body and blood to their spirituall nourishment and growth in grace a Mat. 26. 26 27 28 1 Cor. 11. 23 24 25 26 have their union and communion with him confirmed b 1 Cor. 10 16 testifie and renue their thankfulnesse c 1 Cor. 11 24 25 26 and engagement to God d 1 Cor. 10 14 15 16 21 and their mutuall love and fellowship each with other as members of the same mysticall body e Cor. 10. 17 Q. How hath Christ appointed Bread and Wine to be given and received in the Sacrament of the Lords Supper A. Christ hath appointed the Ministers of his word in the administration of the Sacrament of the Lords Supper to set apart the bread and wine from common use by the word of institution thanksgiving and prayer to take and break the bread and to give both the Bread the Wine to the Communicants who are by the same appointment to take and eat the Bread and to drink the Wine in thankfull remembrance that the body of Christ was broken and given and his blood shed for them f Cor. 11 23 24 Mat. 26. 26 27 28 Mar. 14. 22 23 24 Luk. 22. 19 20 Q. How doe they that worthily communicate in the Lords Supper feed upon the body and blood of Christ therein A. As the body and blood of Christ are not corporally or carnally present in with or under the Bread Wine in the Lords Supper g Acts 3. 21 and yet are spiritually present
13. 9. Deut. 5 21. Q. Is any man able perfectly to keep the Commandments of God A. No meer man since the fall is able in this life perfectly to keep the Commandments of God y Eccl. 7. 20. 1 Joh. 1. 8. 10. Gal. 5. 17 but doth dayly break them in thought word deed z Gen. 6. 5. 8. 21 Rom. 3 9. to 21. â—am 3. 2. to 13 Q. Are all transgressioâ—s of the Law equally heinous A. Some sins in themselves and by reason of several aggravations are more heinous in the sight of God then others a Ezâ—k 8 6 13. 15. 1 Joh. 5. 16. Psa 78 17 32 56. Q. What doth every sin deserve A. Every sin deserveth Gods wrath and curse both in this life and that which is to come b Eph â— 6 Gal. 3. 10 Iam. 3 39 Mat. 25. 41 Q. What doth God require of us that we may escape his wrath and curse due to us for sin A. To escape the wrath and curse of God due to us for sin God requireth of us Faith in Jesus Christ Repentance unto life c Act. 20. 21 with the diligent use of all the outward means wherby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of Redemption d Pro. 2. 1 to 6. 8. 33. to the end Isal 59. 3 Q. What is Faith in Jesus Christ A. Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace e Heb 10 39 whereby we receive and rest upon him alone for Salvation as he is offered to us in the Gospel f Joh. 1. 12 Isa 26. 3 4 Phil. 3. 9 Gal. 2. 16 Q. What is repentance unto life A. Repentance unto life is a saving grace g Act. 11 18 whereby a sinner out of a true sense of his sin h Acts 2 37 38 and apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ i Joel 2. 12 Jer. 3. 22 doth with grief and hatred of his sin turn from it unto God k Jer. 31 18 19 Eze. 36 31 with full purpose of and endeavor after new obedience l 1 Cor. 7 11. Isa 1 16 17 Q. What are the outward means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of Redemption A. 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 m Mat. 28 19 20 Acts 2. 42 46 47 Q. How is the Word made effectual to Salvation A. 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 n Neh 8 8 1 Cor. 14 24 25 Act. 26. 18 Psal 19 8 Act. 20 32 Rom. 15 4 2 Tim. 3. 15 16 17. Ro. 10. 13 14 15 16 17. 1 16 Q. How is the Word to be read and heard that it may become effectual to salvation A. That the Word may become effectual to salvation we must attend thereunto with diligence o Prov. 8. 34. preparation p 1 Pet. 2 1 2. and prayer q Psa 119. 18. receive it with faith and love r Heb. 4 2 2 Thes 2. 10. lay it up in our hearts s Psa 119 11. and practise it in our lives t Luk. 8. 15. Jam. 1. 25 Q. How do the Sacraments become effectual means of salvation A. 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 u 1 Pet. 3. 21. Mat 3. 11. 1 Cor. 3. 6 7 and the working of his Spirit in them that by faith receive them w 1 Cor. 12 23 Q. What is a Sacrament A. A Sacrament is an holy Ordinance instituted by Christ wherein by sensible Signs Christ and the benefits of the New Covenant are represented sealed and applyed to Beleevers x Gen. 17 7 10 Exod. 12. 1 Cor. 11 23 26 Q. Which are the Sacraments of the New Testament A. The Sacraments of the New Testament are Baptism y Mat. 28 19 and the Lords Supper z Mat. 26 26 27 28 Q. VVhat is Baptism A. Baptism is a Sacrament wherein the Washing with Water in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost a Mat. 28 19 doth signifie and seal our ingrafting into Christ and partaking of the benefits of the Covenant of Grace and our engagement to be the Lords b Ro 6 24 Gal. 2 27 Q. To whom is Baptism to be administred A. Baptism is not to be administred to any that are out of the Visible Church till they profess their faith in Christ and obedience to him c Act. 8 36 37. and 2 38 but the infants of such as are Members of the Visible Church are to be baptized d Acts 2 38 39 Gen. 17 10. with Col. 2 11 12. 1 Cor. 7 14 Q VVhat is the Lords Supper A The Lords Supper is a Sacrament wherein by giving and receiving Bread and Wine according to Christs appointment his death is shewed forth and the worthy receivers are not after a corporal and carnal manner but by faith made partakers of his Body and Blood with all his benefits to their spiritual nourishment and growth in grace e 1 Cor. 11 23 24 25 26. 10 16 Q. What is required to the worthy receiving of the Lords Supper A. It is required of them that would worthily partake of the Lords Supper that they examine themselves of their Knowledg to discern the Lords Body f 1 Cor. 11 28 29 of their Faith to feed upon him g 2 Cor. 13 5 of their Repentance h 1 Cor. 11 31 love i 1 Cor 10 16 17 and new obedience k 1 Cor 5 7 8 lest coming unworthily they eat and drink judgment to themselves l 1 Cor. 11 28. 29 Q. What is Prayer A. Prayer is an offering up of our desires to God m Psa 62. 8 for things agreeable to his will n 1 Ioh 5 14 in the Name of Christ o Ioh. 16 23 with confession of our sins p Psal 32 5 6 Dan. 9 4 and thankful acknowledgment of his mercies q Phil 4 6 Q. What rule hath God given for our direction in Prayer A. The whole Word of God is of use to direct us in Prayer r 1 Ioh 5 14 but the special rule of direction is that form of Prayer which Christ taught his Disciples commonly called The Lords Prayer Å¿ Math. 6 9 10 11 12 13 with Luke 11 2 3 4 Q. What doth the Preface of the Lords Prayer teach us A. The Preface of the Lords Prayer which is Our Father which art in Heaven t Mat 6 9 teacheth us to draw neer to God with all holy reverence and confidence as children to