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Devotional on Westminster Larger Catechism Q&A 43
Westminster Larger Catechism Q&A 43 Q. 43. How did Christ become our Mediator? A. Christ, as the eternal Son of God, in the fullness of time became man, and so was, and continues to be, God and man, in two entire distinct natures, and one person, forever. Devotional Title: The Wonder of the God-Man Scripture Reading: John 1:14 (ESV) “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from…
Devotion on Westminster Larger Catechism Q&A 41
Westminster Larger Catechism Q&A 41 Q. 41. Why was our Mediator called Jesus? A. Our Mediator was called Jesus because he saveth his people from their sins. Devotional Title: The Name Above All Names Scripture Reading: Matthew 1:21 (ESV) “She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, names often become mere identifiers, useful for distinguishing one person from another.…
Devotions on the Westminster Larger Catechism, Q&A 40
Devotional on Westminster Larger Catechism Q&A 40 Q&A 40: What did God reveal to man for the rule of his obedience? A: “The rule which God first revealed to man for his obedience, is the moral law, which is summarily comprehended in the ten commandments.” Reflection The moral law, as expressed in the Ten Commandments, stands as a timeless standard of righteousness, reflecting God’s holy and just character. Given to Moses on Mount Sinai, these commandments are more than just…
Devotional on Larger Catechism Q&A 36
Devotional on Westminster Larger Catechism Q&A 36 Q&A 36: What are the benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption, and sanctification? A: “The benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption, and sanctification, are, assurance of God’s love, peace of conscience, joy in the Holy Ghost, increase of grace, and perseverance therein to the end.” Reflection The Christian journey, while marked by trials and challenges, is also richly endowed with divine…
Devotional on Larger Catechism Q&A 35
Devotional on Westminster Larger Catechism Q&A 35 Q&A 35: What is sanctification? A: “Sanctification is the work of God’s free grace, whereby we are renewed in the whole man after the image of God, and are enabled more and more to die unto sin, and live unto righteousness.” Reflection Sanctification stands as a profound testament to the grace and power of God in the life of a believer. Unlike justification, which is a one-time act of God declaring us righteous…
Devotional on Larger Catechism Q&A 34
Devotional on Westminster Larger Catechism Q&A 34 Question 34: How was the covenant of grace administered under the Old Testament? Answer: The covenant of grace was administered under the Old Testament by promises, prophecies, sacrifices, circumcision, the paschal lamb, and other types and ordinances, which did all fore-signify Christ then to come, and were for that time sufficient and efficacious, through the operation of the Spirit, to instruct and build up the elect in faith in the promised Messiah, by…