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Q21. Who is the Redeemer of God's elect?

The only Redeemer of God's elect is the Lord Jesus Christ, who, being the eternal Son of God, became man and so was, and continueth to be, God and man in two distinct natures, and one person, forever.

Proof texts

1 Tim. 2:5-6 — [5] For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, [6] who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time.
John 1:14 — [14] And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Gal. 4:4 — [4] But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law,
Rom. 9:5 — [5] To them belong the patriarchs, and from their race, according to the flesh, is the Christ, who is God over all, blessed forever. Amen.
Luke 1:35 — [35] And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy — the Son of God.
Col. 2:9 — [9] For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily,
Heb. 7:24-25 — [24] but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. [25] Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.

For discussion

The Assembly cited 1 Tim. 2:5-6 in support of this answer. Read it in context — how does it bear on what is claimed here?
7 passages are cited here. Which does the most work, and is anything claimed that the proofs do not obviously carry?
WLC Q36 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
HC Q29 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?

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Q22. How did Christ, being the Son of God, become man?

Christ, the Son of God, became man, by taking to himself a true body, and a reasonable soul, being conceived by the power of the Holy Ghost, in the womb of the virgin Mary, and born of her yet without sin.

Proof texts

Heb. 2:14,16 — [14] Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, [16] For surely it is not angels that he helps, but he helps the offspring of Abraham.
Heb. 10:5 — [5] Consequently, when Christ came into the world, he said, “Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired, but a body have you prepared for me;
Matt. 26:38 — [38] Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.”
Luke 1:27,31,35,42 — [27] to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary. [31] And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. [35] And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy — the Son of God. [42] and she exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!
Gal. 4:4 — [4] But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law,
Heb. 4:15 — [15] For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.
Heb. 7:26 — [26] For it was indeed fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, innocent, unstained, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.

For discussion

The Assembly cited Heb. 2:14,16 in support of this answer. Read it in context — how does it bear on what is claimed here?
7 passages are cited here. Which does the most work, and is anything claimed that the proofs do not obviously carry?
WLC Q36 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
WLC Q37 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?

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Q23. What offices doth Christ execute as our Redeemer?

Christ, as our Redeemer, executeth the offices of a prophet, of a priest, and of a king, both in his estate of humiliation and exaltation.

Proof texts

Acts 3:21-22 — [21] whom heaven must receive until the time for restoring all the things about which God spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets long ago. [22] Moses said, ‘The Lord God will raise up for you a prophet like me from your brothers. You shall listen to him in whatever he tells you.
Heb. 12:25 — [25] See that you do not refuse him who is speaking. For if they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less will we escape if we reject him who warns from heaven.
2 Cor. 13:3 — [3] since you seek proof that Christ is speaking in me. He is not weak in dealing with you, but is powerful among you.
Heb. 5:5-7 — [5] So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”; [6] as he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.” [7] In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence.
Heb. 7:25 — [25] Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.
Ps. 2:6 — [6] “As for me, I have set my King on Zion, my holy hill.”
Isa. 9:6-7 — [6] For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. [7] Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.
Matt. 21:5 — [5] “Say to the daughter of Zion, ‘Behold, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.’”
Ps. 2:8-11 — [8] Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession. [9] You shall break them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.” [10] Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth. [11] Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

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The Assembly cited Acts 3:21-22 in support of this answer. Read it in context — how does it bear on what is claimed here?
9 passages are cited here. Which does the most work, and is anything claimed that the proofs do not obviously carry?
WLC Q36 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
WLC Q42 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?

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Q24. How doth Christ execute the office of a prophet?

Christ executeth the office of a prophet, in revealing to us, by his Word and Spirit the will of God for our salvation.

Proof texts

John 1:18 — [18] No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father's side, he has made him known.
1 Pet. 1:10-12 — [10] Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, [11] inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories. [12] It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you, in the things that have now been announced to you through those who preached the good news to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, things into which angels long to look.
John 15:15 — [15] No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you.
John 20:31 — [31] but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

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The Assembly cited John 1:18 in support of this answer. Read it in context — how does it bear on what is claimed here?
4 passages are cited here. Which does the most work, and is anything claimed that the proofs do not obviously carry?
WLC Q36 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
WLC Q43 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?

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Q25. How doth Christ execute the office of a priest?

Christ executeth the office of a priest, in his once offering up of himself a sacrifice to satisfy divine justice, and reconcile us to God; and in making continual intercession for us.

Proof texts

Heb. 9:14,28 — [14] how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God. [28] so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.
Heb. 2:17 — [17] Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.
Heb. 7:24-25 — [24] but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. [25] Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.

For discussion

The Assembly cited Heb. 9:14,28 in support of this answer. Read it in context — how does it bear on what is claimed here?
3 passages are cited here. Which does the most work, and is anything claimed that the proofs do not obviously carry?
WLC Q36 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
WLC Q44 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?

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Q26. How doth Christ execute the office of a king?

Christ executeth the office of a king, in subduing us to himself, in ruling and defending us, and in restraining and conquering all his and our enemies.

Proof texts

Acts 15:14-16 — [14] Simeon has related how God first visited the Gentiles, to take from them a people for his name. [15] And with this the words of the prophets agree, just as it is written, [16] “‘After this I will return, and I will rebuild the tent of David that has fallen; I will rebuild its ruins, and I will restore it,
Isa. 33:22 — [22] For the LORD is our judge; the LORD is our lawgiver; the LORD is our king; he will save us.
Isa. 32:1-2 — [1] Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule in justice. [2] Each will be like a hiding place from the wind, a shelter from the storm, like streams of water in a dry place, like the shade of a great rock in a weary land.
1 Cor. 15:25 — [25] For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet.

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The Assembly cited Acts 15:14-16 in support of this answer. Read it in context — how does it bear on what is claimed here?
4 passages are cited here. Which does the most work, and is anything claimed that the proofs do not obviously carry?
WLC Q36 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
WLC Q45 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?

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Q27. Wherein did Christ's humiliation consist?

Christ's humiliation consisted in his being born, and that in a low condition, made under the law, undergoing the miseries of this life, the wrath of God, and the cursed death of the cross; in being buried, and continuing under the power of death for a time.

Proof texts

Luke 2:7 — [7] And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
Gal. 4:4 — [4] But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law,
Heb. 12:2-3 — [2] looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. [3] Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.
Isa. 53:2-3 — [2] For he grew up before him like a young plant, and like a root out of dry ground; he had no form or majesty that we should look at him, and no beauty that we should desire him. [3] He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
Luke 22:44 — [44] And being in agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
Matt. 27:46 — [46] And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
Phil. 2:8 — [8] And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.
1 Cor. 15:3-4 — [3] For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, [4] that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures,
Acts 2:24-27,31 — [24] God raised him up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it. [25] For David says concerning him, “‘I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand that I may not be shaken; [26] therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; my flesh also will dwell in hope. [27] For you will not abandon my soul to Hades, or let your Holy One see corruption. [31] he foresaw and spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that he was not abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh see corruption.

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The Assembly cited Luke 2:7 in support of this answer. Read it in context — how does it bear on what is claimed here?
9 passages are cited here. Which does the most work, and is anything claimed that the proofs do not obviously carry?
WLC Q36 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
WLC Q46 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?

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WLC Q36 · WLC Q46 · WLC Q47 · WLC Q48 · WLC Q49 · WLC Q50 · WCF 8.1 · HC Q29 · HC Q37 · BC 5.2 · BC 5.3 · BC 5.4 · BC 5.5 · BC 5.6 · CD 2.1 · 1689 8.1

Q28. Wherein consisteth Christ's exaltation?

Christ's exaltation consisteth in his rising again from the dead on the third day, in ascending up into heaven, in sitting at the right hand of God the Father, and in coming to judge the world at the last day.

Proof texts

1 Cor. 15:4 — [4] that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures,
Mark 16:19 — [19] So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God.
Eph. 1:20 — [20] that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places,
Acts 1:11 — [11] and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”
Acts 17:31 — [31] because he has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed; and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead.”

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The Assembly cited 1 Cor. 15:4 in support of this answer. Read it in context — how does it bear on what is claimed here?
5 passages are cited here. Which does the most work, and is anything claimed that the proofs do not obviously carry?
WLC Q36 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
WLC Q51 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?

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WLC Q36 · WLC Q51 · WLC Q52 · WLC Q53 · WLC Q54 · WLC Q55 · WLC Q56 · WCF 8.1 · HC Q29 · HC Q37 · BC 5.2 · BC 5.3 · BC 5.4 · BC 5.5 · BC 5.6 · CD 2.1 · 1689 8.1

Q29. How are we made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ?

We are made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ, by the effectual application of it to us by his Holy Spirit.

Proof texts

John 1:11-12 — [11] He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. [12] But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God,
Titus 3:5-6 — [5] he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, [6] whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior,

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The Assembly cited John 1:11-12 in support of this answer. Read it in context — how does it bear on what is claimed here?
2 passages are cited here. Which does the most work, and is anything claimed that the proofs do not obviously carry?
WLC Q57 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
WLC Q58 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?

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Q30. How doth the Spirit apply to us the redemption purchased by Christ?

The Spirit applieth to us the redemption purchased by Christ, by working faith in us, and thereby uniting us to Christ in our effectual calling.

Proof texts

Eph. 1:13-14 — [13] In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, [14] who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.
John 6:37,39 — [37] All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out. [39] And this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he has given me, but raise it up on the last day.
Eph. 2:8 — [8] For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,
Eph. 3:17 — [17] so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith — that you, being rooted and grounded in love,
1 Cor. 1:9 — [9] God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

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The Assembly cited Eph. 1:13-14 in support of this answer. Read it in context — how does it bear on what is claimed here?
5 passages are cited here. Which does the most work, and is anything claimed that the proofs do not obviously carry?
WLC Q59 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
HC Q53 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?

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Q31. What is effectual calling?

Effectual calling is the work of God's Spirit, whereby, convincing us of our sin and misery, enlightening our minds in the knowledge of Christ, and renewing our wills, he doth persuade and enable us to embrace Jesus Christ, freely offered to us in the gospel.

Proof texts

2 Tim. 1:9 — [9] who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,
2 Thess. 2:13-14 — [13] But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth. [14] To this he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Acts 2:37 — [37] Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”
Acts 26:18 — [18] to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’
Ezek. 36:26-27 — [26] And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. [27] And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules.
John 6:44-45 — [44] No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day. [45] It is written in the Prophets, ‘And they will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to me —
Phil. 2:13 — [13] for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

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The Assembly cited 2 Tim. 1:9 in support of this answer. Read it in context — how does it bear on what is claimed here?
7 passages are cited here. Which does the most work, and is anything claimed that the proofs do not obviously carry?
WLC Q67 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
WLC Q68 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?

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Q32. What benefits do they that are effectually called partake of in this life?

They that are effectually called do in this life partake of justification, adoption, and sanctification, and the several benefits which in this life do either accompany or flow from them.

Proof texts

Rom. 8:30 — [30] And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.
Eph. 1:5 — [5] he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will,
1 Cor. 1:26,30 — [26] For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. [30] And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption,

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The Assembly cited Rom. 8:30 in support of this answer. Read it in context — how does it bear on what is claimed here?
3 passages are cited here. Which does the most work, and is anything claimed that the proofs do not obviously carry?
WLC Q65 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
WLC Q69 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?

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Q33. What is justification?

Justification is an act of God's free grace, wherein he pardoneth all our sins, and accepteth us as righteous in his sight, only for the righteousness of Christ imputed to us, and received by faith alone.

Proof texts

Rom. 3:24-25 — [24] and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, [25] whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God's righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins.
Rom. 4:6-8 — [6] just as David also speaks of the blessing of the one to whom God counts righteousness apart from works: [7] “Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered; [8] blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin.”
2 Cor. 5:19,21 — [19] that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. [21] For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
Rom. 5:17-19 — [17] For if, because of one man's trespass, death reigned through that one man, much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man Jesus Christ. [18] Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men. [19] For as by the one man's disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man's obedience the many will be made righteous.
Gal. 2:16 — [16] yet we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified.
Phil. 3:9 — [9] and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith —

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The Assembly cited Rom. 3:24-25 in support of this answer. Read it in context — how does it bear on what is claimed here?
6 passages are cited here. Which does the most work, and is anything claimed that the proofs do not obviously carry?
WLC Q70 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
WLC Q71 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?

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Q34. What is adoption?

Adoption is an act of God's free grace, whereby we are received into the number, and have a right to all the privileges, of the sons of God.

Proof texts

1 John 3:1 — [1] See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him.
John 1:12 — [12] But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God,
Rom. 8:17 — [17] and if children, then heirs — heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.

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The Assembly cited 1 John 3:1 in support of this answer. Read it in context — how does it bear on what is claimed here?
3 passages are cited here. Which does the most work, and is anything claimed that the proofs do not obviously carry?
WLC Q74 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?

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Q35. What is sanctification?

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.

Proof texts

2 Thess. 2:13 — [13] But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.
Eph. 4:23-24 — [23] and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, [24] and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.
Rom. 6:4,6 — [4] We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. [6] We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin.
Rom. 8:1 — [1] There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

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The Assembly cited 2 Thess. 2:13 in support of this answer. Read it in context — how does it bear on what is claimed here?
4 passages are cited here. Which does the most work, and is anything claimed that the proofs do not obviously carry?
WLC Q75 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
WLC Q76 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?

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WLC Q75 · WLC Q76 · WLC Q77 · WLC Q78 · HC Q86 · BC 6.3 · BC 6.4 · BC 6.5

Q36. What are the benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption, and sanctification?

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.

Proof texts

Rom. 5:1-2,5 — [1] Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. [2] Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. [5] and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
Rom. 14:17 — [17] For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Prov. 4:18 — [18] But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day.
1 John 5:13 — [13] I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.
1 Pet. 1:5 — [5] who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

For discussion

The Assembly cited Rom. 5:1-2,5 in support of this answer. Read it in context — how does it bear on what is claimed here?
5 passages are cited here. Which does the most work, and is anything claimed that the proofs do not obviously carry?
WLC Q82 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
WLC Q83 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?

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WLC Q82 · WLC Q83 · HC Q86 · BC 6.3 · BC 6.4 · BC 6.5

Q37. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at death?

The souls of believers are at their death made perfect in holiness, and do immediately pass into glory; and their bodies, being still united to Christ, do rest in their graves till the resurrection.

Proof texts

Heb. 12:23 — [23] and to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect,
2 Cor. 5:1,6,8 — [1] For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. [6] So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, [8] Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.
Phil. 1:23 — [23] I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better.
Luke 23:43 — [43] And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
1 Thess. 4:14 — [14] For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep.
Isa. 57:2 — [2] he enters into peace; they rest in their beds who walk in their uprightness.
Job 19:26-27 — [26] And after my skin has been thus destroyed, yet in my flesh I shall see God, [27] whom I shall see for myself, and my eyes shall behold, and not another. My heart faints within me!

For discussion

The Assembly cited Heb. 12:23 in support of this answer. Read it in context — how does it bear on what is claimed here?
7 passages are cited here. Which does the most work, and is anything claimed that the proofs do not obviously carry?
WLC Q84 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
WLC Q85 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?

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WLC Q84 · WLC Q85 · WLC Q86 · BC 9.1 · BC 9.2

Q38. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at the resurrection?

At the resurrection, believers being raised up in glory, shall be openly acknowledged and acquitted in the day of judgment, and made perfectly blessed in the full enjoying of God to all eternity.

Proof texts

1 Cor. 15:43 — [43] It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power.
Matt. 25:23 — [23] His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’
Matt. 10:32 — [32] So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven,
1 John 3:2 — [2] Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.
1 Cor. 13:12 — [12] For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.
1 Thess. 4:17-18 — [17] Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. [18] Therefore encourage one another with these words.

For discussion

The Assembly cited 1 Cor. 15:43 in support of this answer. Read it in context — how does it bear on what is claimed here?
6 passages are cited here. Which does the most work, and is anything claimed that the proofs do not obviously carry?
WLC Q87 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
WLC Q88 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?

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WLC Q87 · WLC Q88 · WLC Q89 · WLC Q90 · BC 9.1 · BC 9.2