Question 64
Section 3: Of the Sacraments
Seeing then that only Faith maketh us Partakers of Christ and his Benefits, whence doth it proceed?
From the Holy Ghosta who kindleth it in our Hearts by the preaching of the Gospel, and other Ordinances, andb confirmeth it by the use of the Sacraments.
Seeing then that only Faith makes us Partakers of Christ and his Benefits, whence does it proceed?
From the Holy Ghosta who kindles it in our Hearts by the preaching of the Gospel, and other Ordinances, andb confirms it by the use of the Sacraments.
a. Ephesians 2:8; Ephesians 6:23; John 3:5; Philippians 1:29
Ephesians 2:8
2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God,
Ephesians 6:23
6:23 Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
6:23 Peace to the brothers and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
John 3:5
3:5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
3:5 Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.
Philippians 1:29
1:29 For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;
1:29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,
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b. Matthew 28:19–20; 1 Peter 1:22–23
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."
1 Peter 1:22–23
1:22 Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently: 1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
1:22 Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart. 1:23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.
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