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Larger Catechism, #79
The Larger Catechism Question 79 79.      Q. May not true believers, by reason of their imperfections, and the many temptations and sins they are overtaken with, fall away from the state of grace? A. True believers, by reason of the … Continue reading
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Larger Catechism, #77
The Larger Catechism Question 77 77.      Q. Wherein do justification and sanctification differ? A. Although sanctification be inseparably joined with justification,[330] yet they differ, in that God in justification imputeth the righteousness of Christ;[331] in sanctification of his Spirit infuseth … Continue reading
Larger Catechism, #76
The Larger Catechism Question 76 76.      Q. What is repentance unto life? A. Repentance unto life is a saving grace,[320] wrought in the heart of a sinner by the Spirit[321] and Word of God,[322] whereby, out of the sight and … Continue reading
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Larger Catechism, #74, pt. 2
The Larger Catechism Question 74 74.      Q. What is adoption? A. Adoption is an act of the free grace of God,[307] in and for his only Son Jesus Christ,[308] whereby all those that are justified are received into the number … Continue reading
Larger Catechism, #74, pt. 1
The Larger Catechism Question 74 74.      Q. What is adoption? A. Adoption is an act of the free grace of God,[307] in and for his only Son Jesus Christ,[308] whereby all those that are justified are received into the number … Continue reading
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Larger Catechism, #73
The Larger Catechism Question 73 73.      Q. How doth faith justify a sinner in the sight of God? A. Faith justifies a sinner in the sight of God, not because of those other graces which do always accompany it, or … Continue reading
Larger Catechism, #72
The Larger Catechism Question 72 72.      Q. What is justifying faith? A. Justifying faith is a saving grace,[297] wrought in the heart of a sinner by the Spirit[298] and Word of God,[299] whereby he, being convinced of his sin and … Continue reading
Larger Catechism, #71
The Larger Catechism Question 71 71.      Q. How is justification an act of God’s free grace? A. Although Christ, by his obedience and death, did make a proper, real, and full satisfaction to God’s justice in the behalf of them … Continue reading
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Larger Catechism, #70 [Excursus: Paul vs. James?]
Excursus[1] Having dealt with the Reformed view of justification by faith alone, we also need to address the matter of Paul and James. I believe there is a solution to the following — A. Paul’s statement: “justified by faith apart … Continue reading
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Larger Catechism, #70 [pt. 3]
70.      Q. What is justification? A. Justification is an act of God’s free grace unto sinners,[286] in which he pardoneth all their sins, accepteth and accounteth their persons righteous in his sight;[287] not for any thing wrought in them, or … Continue reading
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