Westminster Shorter Catechism – Lord’s Day 20 Q & A 35 Q What is sanctification? A Sanctification is the work of God’s free grace,*1 whereby we are renewed in the whole man after the image of God,*2 and are enabled more and more to die unto sin, and live unto righteousness.*3 *1 Ezekiel 36:27; Philippians …
Westminster Shorter Catechism – Lord’s Day 20 Q & A 34 Q What is adoption? A Adoption is an act of God’s free grace, whereby we are received into the number, and have a right to all the privileges, of the sons of God.*1 *1 1 John 3:1.
Westminster Shorter Catechism – Lord’s Day 19 Q & A 33 Q What is justification? A Justification is an act of God’s free grace,*1 wherein he pardons all our sins,*2 and accepts us as righteous in His sight,*3 only for the righteousness of Christ imputed to us,*4 and received by faith alone.*5 *1 Romans 3:24. …
Westminster Shorter Catechism – Lord’s Day 18 Q & A 32 Q What benefits do they that are effectually called partake of in this life? A They that are effectually called do in this life partake of justification, adoption, and sanctification, and the several benefits which in this life do either accompany or flow from …
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