Question | How are we made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ? |
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Answer | We are made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ, by the effectual application of it to us 1 by his Holy Spirit. 2 |
The Baptist Catechism Set to Music
Benjamin Beddome’s Exposition
Is there a redemption wrought out for the people of God?
Yes.
He sent redemption unto his people,
Psalm 111:9
Is Christ the author of this redemption?
Yes.
He obtained eternal redemption for us,
Hebrews 9:12
Is his blood the price of it?
Yes.
We are redeemed with the precious blood of Christ,
1 Peter 1:18–19
Do many expect redemption in another way?
Yes.
Because I am innocent, surely his anger shall turn from me,
Jeremiah 2:35
But is this the only way?
Yes.
For other foundation can no man lay, than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ,
1 Corinthians 3:11
Do all partake of the redemption purchased by Christ?
No.
Some have neither part nor lot in this matter,
Acts 8:21
Do all partake of it who pretend to it?
No.
Thou hast a name that thou livest and art dead,
Revelation 3:1
Do all believers partake of it?
Yes.
We are made partakers of Christ,
Hebrews 3:14
Do such receive the Redeemer?
Yes.
To as many as received him, gave he power to become the sons of God,
John 1:12
Do they receive him in all his offices?
Yes.
Ye have received Christ Jesus the Lord,
Colossians 2:6
And do any receive this of themselves?
No.
For a man can receive nothing, except it be given him from above,
John 3:27
Is it necessary that redemption be applied to us?
Yes.
Who of God is made unto us redemption,
1 Corinthians 1:30
Is this a great and effectual work?
Yes.
For there is an exceeding greatness of power manifested to us-ward who believe,
Ephesians 1:19
Is it a work within us?
Yes.
’Tis Christ in us, the hope of glory,
Colossians 1:27
Is it the work of the Spirit?
Yes.
’Tis the Spirit that quickens,
John 6:63
Is it wrought only upon the elect?
Yes.
The election hath obtained it,
Romans 11:7
And shall all those be partakers of this redemption to whom it is effectually applied?
Yes.
He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life,
John 3:36
The Westminster Larger Catechism
Question | How do we come to be made partakers of the benefits which Christ hath procured? |
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Answer | We are made partakers of the benefits which Christ hath procured, 1 by the application of them unto us, which is the work especially of God the Holy Ghost. 2 |
Question | Who are made partakers of redemption through Christ? |
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Answer | Redemption is certainly applied, and effectually communicated, to all those for whom Christ hath purchased it; 1 who are in time by the Holy Ghost enabled to believe in Christ according to the gospel. 2 |