5:22, Tit. Redemption is certainly applied, and effectually communicated, to all those for whom Christ hath purchased it; (Eph. 7:4,6, Gal. (Gal. That we may escape the wrath and curse of God due to us by reason of the transgression of the law, he requireth of us repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ, (Acts 20:21, Matt. 10:5) of which the tree of life was a pledge; (Gen. 2:9) and forbidding to eat of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, upon the pain of death. [1167], A. (1 Cor. 7:5, Isa. 14:8, Mark 6:24) encouraging, (2 Sam. 27:4) forsaken by his disciples, (Matt. 20:6,11) and quietly to rely upon him, that he will fulfil our requests. 4:4–5) whereby all those that are justified are received into the number of his children, (John 1:12) have his name put upon them, (2 Cor. 36:4) wilfully, (Jer. Found inside – Page 682WESTMINSTER LARGER CATECHISM ( 1647 ) . Question 170. How do they that worthily communicate in the Lord's Supper feed upon the body and blood of Christ ... 5:24), Question 76 5:12,19) the want of that righteousness wherein he was created, and the corruption of his nature, whereby he is utterly indisposed, disabled, and made opposite unto all that is spiritually good, and wholly inclined to all evil, and that continually; (Rom. 3:15–17) and establishing their hearts in holiness and comfort through faith unto salvation. 3:13), Question 115 Westminster Larger (Q177) Catechism, Wherein do Baptism and the Lord's Supper Differ? Q. 51:18, Ps. 4:1–12, Luke 4:13) and infirmities in his flesh, whether common to the nature of man, or particularly accompanying that his low condition. (Heb. 11:18,20) forgiving those that have done them wrong; (Matt. What is required in the fourth commandment? 20:13), Question 135 42:5–6,20–21) vows, (Eccl. 11:20–21) or after these, (Jer. 8:6,10–11, Matt. (Exod. Question 189 (Eph. 3:9, Col. 2:11–12, Acts 2:38–39, Rom. 1:32, Dan. 19:7–9, Rom. 15:4) ascension, (Mark 16:19) sitting at the right hand of the Father, (Eph. 5:12, 2 Thess. That what God forbids, is at no time to be done; (Job 13:7–8, Rom. And although it is a large topic, its explanation must be compassed in a single chapter. 11:16, Gen. 17:7), Question 63 6:31,34) immoderate use of meat, drink, (Luke 21:34, Rom. 9:3, Ps. 10:39) wrought in the heart of a sinner by the Spirit (2 Cor. Westminster Larger Catechism Q&A 172 confirms this: . 25:33, Matt. 5:8, 1 Cor. The duty of 7:12–13) idleness, gluttony, drunkenness, (Ezek. What are the duties of equals? 15:3–4) ordinances, (Mal. 38:4) talebearing, (Lev. (1 Cor. 25:33), Question 88 ^ Since we hold to the Three Forms of Unity, I will confine myself to a discussion of the relevant portions of the Belgic Confession and the . 119:18, Eph. 3:11, Tit. 3:22, 24–25, Rom. 172. 2:14–15) works, and whatsoever he is pleased to make himself known by; (Ps. (Phil. (1 Cor. (Job 31:29, Rom. (Exod. 6:1–2) sinful anger, (Matt. 42:25) hardness of heart, (Rom. THE MEANS OF GRACE; THE LORD'S SUPPER. Q. 76:11) as also the disapproving, detesting, opposing all false worship; (Acts 17:16–17, Ps. 14:11) And, to testify this our desire and assurance, we say, Amen. 9:7–15) religious fasting; (Joel 2:12,18, 1 Cor. 2:14, Tit. 118:22,24, Acts 4:10–11, Rev. Justifying faith is a saving grace, (Heb. 21:1–4, 2 Chron. Westminster Larger Catechism . 5:4, Zech. May any who profess the faith, and desire to come to the Lord’s supper, be kept from it? 9:6–7, Phil. A. 10:1) the fullness of the Gentiles brought in; (John 17:9,20, Rom. The four first commandments containing our duty to God, and the other six our duty to man. 6:13, Mark 7:21–22) get, (Hos. 4:14, 1 Tim. 6:18) waiting upon him, (Micah 7:7) with humble submission to his will. 12:1) highly esteeming, (Ps. 18:1–21, Mark 6:18, Mal. 105:2,5) and writing; (Ps. 7:9, Ps. The second commandment is, Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. 2:14–15) and power to fulfill it, (Eccl. 30:21–23,25–26, Acts 2:42,46–47) beg the continuance of it, (Ps. 17:24,27, Isa. (1 Pet. (Matt. 2:16), Question 74 The sixth commandment is, Thou shalt not kill. The Westminster Larger Catechism - (Part 2) Questions 116-196. . 25:34,46) where they shall be fully and for ever freed from all sin and misery; (Eph. By whom is the word of God to be preached? 3:24–25) which also is his gift, (Eph. 11:3), Question 22 Found inside – Page 253The result was an impressive doctrinal summation including the WCF approved by parliament in 1647, and the Larger Catechism (WLC) and Shorter Catechism ... 4:13), Question 60 2:13–14) give his Spirit to them, (Gal. 3:10) both in this life, (Lam. 12:1–2, Micah 6:8, 1 Sam. 4:1,6) forgetfulness, (Jer. 22:1) yet they are never left without such a presence and support of the Spirit of God as keeps them from sinking into utter despair. The covenant of grace was made with Christ as the second Adam, and in him with all the elect as his seed. 32:5–6, Dan. (2 Cor. 67:2–3) his titles, (Ps. From the persons offending[922] if they be of riper age,[923] greater experience or grace,[924] eminent for profession,[925] gifts,[926] place,[927] office,[928] guides to others,[929] and whose example is likely to be followed by others. What do we pray for in the first petition? 2:25) wrought in the heart of a sinner by the Spirit (Zech. 119:80) and constancy, (Ps. (John 1:14,18, Gal. What are the duties required in the second commandment? The sins forbidden in the ninth commandment are, all prejudicing the truth, and the good name of our neighbours, as well as our own, (1 Sam. (1 Pet. 19:17) or complaint to others; (Isa. 22:8) temptations, (Matt. 3:16, Mark 6:22, Rom. 4:3–4, Prov. 25:41,46, Jude 7), Question 28 21:18–21) cursing, mocking (Prov. Question 100 73:24-28; John 17:21-23. 10:16) both are seals of the same covenant, (Rom. Larger Catechism, Week 43. (Eph. 4:8, Eccl. 28:19, 1 Cor. 73:24–28, John 17:21–23), Question 2 Man's chief and highest end is to glorify God, 1 and fully to enjoy . 2:1–2) imitation of their virtues and graces; (Heb. 13:7, Phil. October 22, 2020. 29:29) and misapplying of God’ s decrees (Rom. Where is the moral law summarily comprehended? 5:4–5) in bestowing saving grace upon his elect, (Acts 5:31) rewarding their obedience, (Rev. Q: What is the Lord's Supper? 1:19, 1 Tim. Write. 10:4), Question 96 30:17, 2 Cor. Baptism is a sacrament of the New Testament, wherein Christ hath ordained the washing with water in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, (Matt. How did Christ, being the Son of God, become man? (Eph. 15:2,4, Zech. The sinfulness of man, and his distance from God by reason thereof, being so great, as that we can have no access into his presence without a mediator;[1164] and there being none in heaven or earth appointed to, or fit for, that glorious work but Christ alone,[1165] we are to pray in no other name but his only.[1166]. What is the preface to the ten commandments? 2:2) we pray, that God would by his Spirit take away from ourselves and others all blindness, (Eph. 2:9–10) defence, (1 Sam. 130:7) delighting, (Ps. 49:23), Question 125 33 (1624) by Thomas Gataker: The grovnds and principles of religion, contained in a shorter catechism (1646) by Westminster Assembly Which is the tenth commandment? 23:13) and opposing the worship and ordinances which God hath appointed. The duties required in the eighth commandment are, truth, faithfulness, and justice in contracts and commerce between man and man; (Ps. 17:16,18–19) and fulfilling them, if of things unlawful; (Mark 6:26, 1 Sam. (Rom. 24:12, 1 Sam. 6:22) as those that have therein given up their names to Christ; (Acts 2:38) and to walk in brotherly love, as being baptized by the same Spirit into one body. 180. The sinfulness of man, and his distance from God by reason thereof, being so great, as that we can have no access into his presence without a mediator; (John 14:6, Isa. 5:2, Ps. The Westminster Larger Catechism — Anonymous. 2:14) but prone to rebel against his word, (Rom. Christ executeth the office of a king, in calling out of the world a people to himself, (Acts 15:14–16, Isa. (John 15:26, Gal. 4:10, Ps. 20:6, 1 Sam. What doth the conclusion of the Lord’s Prayer teach us? 17:18–19) if done deliberately, (Ps. 4:8–9) and yet every particular duty is not to be done at all times. 5:8–9, Prov. 9:24,26, Isa. 147:19–20, Ps. A. 12:10), Question 127 What are the duties required in the seventh commandment? 3:5, Deut. 10:16) and that only to such as are of years and ability to examine themselves. 22:2–3) the neglecting or withdrawing the lawful and necessary means of preservation of life; (Matt. 30:11,17) and all such refractory and scandalous carriage, as proves a shame and dishonour to them and their government. Christ, by his mediation, has procured redemption, (Heb. 2:7), Question 174 3:13, Jude 24) or when fallen, raised again and recovered out of it, (Ps. 6:3,4,5) and by endeavoring to live by faith, (Gal. 50:18) fraudulent dealing, (1 Thess. That what is forbidden or commanded to ourselves, we are bound, according to our places to endeavour that it may be avoided or performed by others, according to the duty of their places. (Heb. (1 Thess. The Lord’s Prayer is not only for direction, as a pattern, according to which we are to make other prayers; but may also be used as a prayer, so that it be done with understanding, faith, reverence, and other graces necessary to the right performance of the duty of prayer.[1200]. 7:20, Gen. 2:15, Gen. 3:19) and diligence in it; (Eph. 34:21) self-denial, (Prov. (1 Tim. 28:9) for magistrates, (1 Tim. 6:16–17, Ps. 1:30), Question 70 7:21) if not only conceived in the heart, but breaks forth in words and actions, (James 1:14–15, Matt. (John 17:21, Eph. Wherein consisteth the sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell? 12:15) sincerely, (2 Cor. 11:28) of their being in Christ, (2 Cor. 8:30) adoption, (Eph. 14:13,15,21) the souls of them, or any other, (Ezek. supper, may have true interest in Christ, though he be not yet assured thereof; 10:32) shall join with him in the judging of reprobate angels and men, (1 Cor. 7:1, Phil. Who are made partakers of redemption through Christ? 12:2, Esth. It is required of those that hear the word preached, that they attend upon it with diligence, (Prov. 169. 20:4–5,6), Question 108 1:13), Question 6 Significance of Ulrich Zwingli in Zurich, Switzerland? 3:14, Job 11:7–9) glory, (Acts 7:2) blessedness, (1 Tim. 28:20, Acts 2:42, 1 Tim. 7:20, 1 John 1:8,10, Gal. What is the invisible church? 11:23–24, Matt. In the fifth petition, (which is, Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors,[1265]) acknowledging, that we and all others are guilty both of original and actual sin, and thereby become debtors to the justice of God; and that neither we, nor any other creature, can make the least satisfaction for that debt:[1266] we pray for ourselves and others, that God of his free grace would, through the obedience and satisfaction of Christ, apprehended and applied by faith, acquit us both from the guilt and punishment of sin,[1267] accept us in his Beloved;[1268] continue his favour and grace to us,[1269] pardon our daily failings,[1270] and fill us with peace and joy, in giving us daily more and more assurance of forgiveness;[1271] which we are the rather emboldened to ask, and encouraged to expect, when we have this testimony in ourselves, that we from the heart forgive others their offenses.[1272]. (Eph. 2:1–2, Luke 8:18) and prayer; (Ps. The invisible church is the whole number of the elect, that have been, are, or shall be gathered into one under Christ the head. How is the covenant of grace administered under the New Testament? 7:14) whereas the Lord' s supper is to be administered . 17:19–20) with diligence, (Acts 17:11) and attention to the matter and scope of them; (Acts 8:30,34, Luke 10:26–28) with meditation, (Ps. wrong; of their desires after Christ, and of their new obedience; and by 12:11, Num. 4:16) to judge the world in righteousness. (Exod. Of Religious Worship, and the Sabbath Day, XXXII. 20:8) partly, because of the great benefit of remembering it, we being thereby helped in our preparation to keep it, (Exod. 19:15, Hab. We are to pray for all things tending to the glory of God, (Matt. 78:34–37, Jer. 14:17, Matt. Among these are the two sacraments, namely baptism and the Lord's Supper (Westminster Larger Catechism 154, 164). 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