The Baptist Catechism

    Westminster Larger Catechism (1647), Westminster Assembly

    Question 154

    What are the outward means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of his mediation?

    The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicates to his church the benefits of his mediation, are all his ordinances; especially the word, sacraments, and prayer; all which are made effectual to the elect for their salvation.a

    What are the outward means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of his mediation?

    The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicates to his church the benefits of his mediation, are all his ordinances; especially the word, sacraments, and prayer; all which are made effectual to the elect for their salvation.a

    1. a. Matthew 28:19–20; Acts 2:42, 46–47

      Matthew 28:19–20

      28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

      28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, 28:20 and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

      Acts 2:42; Acts 2:46–47

      2:42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 2:46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 2:47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

      2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 2:46 With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart, 2:47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

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    The Baptist Catechism (1695), parallel to this question

    Question 93

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

    The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of redemption are his ordinances, especially the word, baptism, the Lord’s supper, and prayer; all which means are made effectual to the elect for salvation.

    Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647), parallel to this question

    Question 88

    What are the outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of redemption?

    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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