Westminster Shorter Catechism – Lord’s Day 40 Q & A 91 Q How do the sacraments become effectual means of salvation? A The sacraments become effectual means of salvation, not from any virtue in them, or in him that does administer them; but only by the blessing of Christ, and the working of his Spirit …

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Westminster Shorter Catechism – Lord’s Day 39 Q & A 89 Q How is the Word made effectual to salvation? A The Spirit of God makes 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 …

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