Larger Catechism, #79
Mark Herzer
The Larger Catechism Question 79 79. Q. May not true believers, by reason of their imperfections, and the many temptations and sins they are overtaken with, fall away from the state of grace? A. True believers, by reason of the unchangeable love of God,[342] and his decree and covenant to give them perseverance,[343] their inseparable […]
Larger Catechism, #78
Mark Herzer
The Larger Catechism Question 78 78. Q. Whence ariseth the imperfection of sanctification in believers? A. The imperfection of sanctification in believers ariseth from the remnants of sin abiding in every part of them, and the perpetual lustings of the flesh against the spirit; whereby they are often foiled with temptations, and fall into many […]
Larger Catechism, #77
Mark Herzer
The Larger Catechism Question 77 77. Q. Wherein do justification and sanctification differ? A. Although sanctification be inseparably joined with justification,[330] yet they differ, in that God in justification imputeth the righteousness of Christ;[331] in sanctification of his Spirit infuseth grace, and enableth to the exercise thereof;[332] in the former, sin is pardoned;[333] in the […]
The Larger Catechism 195, Lead us not into Temptation, pt. 1
Mark Herzer
The Larger Catechism Question 195 195. Q. What do we pray for in the sixth petition? A. In the sixth petition, (which is, And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,[1273]) acknowledging, that the most wise, righteous, and gracious God, for divers holy and just ends, may so order things, that […]
Larger Catechism 194, Forgiving Others, pt. 2
Mark Herzer
The Larger Catechism Question 194 (pt. 2) 194. Q. What do we pray for in the fifth petition? … As we forgive This phrase (as we forgive our debtors) can raise some interesting questions. The way the Larger Catechism interprets it is the following: “which we are the rather emboldened to ask, and encouraged to […]
Larger Catechism 194, Forgiveness, pt. 1
Mark Herzer
The Larger Catechism Question 194 194. Q. What do we pray for in the fifth petition? A. 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; […]
Larger Catechism 193, Daily Bread
Mark Herzer
Larger Catechism 193ab Use the above link to download the pdf version of the Larger Catechism lesson. The Larger Catechism Question 193 193. Q. What do we pray for in the fourth petition? A. In the fourth petition, (which is, Give us this day our daily bread,[1253]) acknowledging, that in Adam, and by our […]
Larger Catechism, #76
Mark Herzer
The Larger Catechism Question 76 76. Q. What is repentance unto life? A. Repentance unto life is a saving grace,[320] wrought in the heart of a sinner by the Spirit[321] and Word of God,[322] whereby, out of the sight and sense, not only of the danger,[323] but also of the filthiness and odiousness of his […]
Larger Catechism, #74, pt. 2
Mark Herzer
The Larger Catechism Question 74 74. Q. What is adoption? A. Adoption is an act of the free grace of God,[307] in and for his only Son Jesus Christ,[308] whereby all those that are justified are received into the number of his children,[309] have his name put upon them,[310] the Spirit of his Son given […]
Larger Catechism, #74, pt. 1
Mark Herzer
The Larger Catechism Question 74 74. Q. What is adoption? A. Adoption is an act of the free grace of God,[307] in and for his only Son Jesus Christ,[308] whereby all those that are justified are received into the number of his children,[309] have his name put upon them,[310] the Spirit of his Son given […]
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