Question 155. How does the Word become effectual to salvation?

 

Question 155. How does the Word become effectual to salvation? 

Answer. The Spirit of God, by the reading, and especially the preaching, of the Word, enlightens, convinces, and humbles sinners, drives them out of themselves, and draws them to Christ; conforms them to his image, and makes them obedient to his will; strengthens them against temptations and corruptions, establishes them by grace, and establishes their hearts in holiness and comfort through saving faith.

Galatians 3:23-27 "Before faith came, we were kept under guard by the law, kept until the faith which would be revealed. So the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith has come, we are no longer under a tutor. For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ."

The word of God is divided into the law and the gospel. The law is the word of God to sinners, telling them to repent, turn back, and find Christ. However, the gospel is about putting on Christ, and it tells us that the saints in Christ have received the resurrection life and are seated in heaven.

The gospel is the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ on the cross. In order for this death and resurrection of the cross to be applied to the saints, they must be united with Jesus. They must believe that they died with Jesus and were resurrected together. This faith is not a faith that comes from the law, but a faith that comes from heaven.

In order to have this faith, the believer must realize why he or she must die to God. It does not mean that he or she is saved simply by believing in Jesus, but that he or she is the spirit of an angel who sinned in the kingdom of God because he or she wanted to be like God, and repents to God. That is why the believer cries out to God. This is prayer. Then, God takes pity on him or her and saves the believer through the grace of Jesus Christ’s atonement. Salvation is receiving the life of resurrection and allowing the kingdom of God to come into the believer’s heart. This is resurrection.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Commentary on Christian Doctrine (Westminster Confession of Faith Larger Catechism)

  Commentary on Christian Doctrine (Westminster Confession of Faith Larger Catechism)   There are many denominations in Christianity, and each denomination has its own doctrines, and there are parts that are interpreted and defined differently. The reason why they set their own doctrines and make themselves exclusive denominations is that Christianity has become a religion. This is because they focus on how Christianity is different from other religions. However, Christianity is not a religion, but life itself toward God. People simply left God and created their own religion. This is what happened because the Christian community tried to differentiate itself from other religions. Originally, Christianity had no doctrine, but if there were to be a doctrine, it would only have two words: the death of Jesus Christ on the cross and the resurrection. In addition, if necessary, it would be helpful to have a commentary that interprets the meaning of the Bible for important pa...
Read more

Question 99. What rules must we observe in order to understand the Ten Commandments correctly?

  Question 99. What rules must we observe in order to understand the Ten Commandments correctly? Answer. In order to understand the Ten Commandments correctly, the following rules must be observed: 1. The law is perfect, and requires that every one follow its righteousness fully and for ever, and that he should thoroughly and completely fulfill all his duties, and forbid any sin, even the least. 2. The law is spiritual, and covers not only words, actions, and manners, but also the understanding, will, affections, and all other parts of the soul. 3. The same things in various respects are commanded or forbidden in several commandments. 4. Where a duty is commanded, the opposite sin is also forbidden, and where a sin is forbidden, the opposite duty is commanded, and where a promise is added, the opposite threatening is included, and where a threatening is added, the opposite promise is included. 5. What God forbids is not always to be done, but what he commands is always ou...
Read more

Question 3. What is the Word of God?

  Question 3. What is the Word of God? Answer. The Old and New Testaments are the Word of God and the only rule of faith and practice. According to the law of faith, the word of God can be found in the two main branches of the law and the gospel. The law can be said to be a commandment of action, “ Do or do not do, ” but the word of the law is a word that makes people realize that they are beings who cannot completely keep God ’ s commandments and to find Christ, and the gospel is that Christ has come, and if you enter into Christ, you will be saved. Therefore, the word of God can be said to be the law of faith that leads to salvation. However, if we look at it based on the only law of works, the law can be transformed into legalism. Because legalism emphasizes works, the gospel can be separate from works. If you enter into the faith of Jesus Christ, you will be saved, but it attaches a condition that works must follow. Attaching this condition is legalism. James 2:14-17 W...
Read more