A Catechism for Sunday Schools and Families
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| What is Christian faith? | The bond of a vital union of the soul with Christ, by which we become partakers of His life and all His benefits. | |
| What belongs to true faith? | A knowledge of God and of Christ, a belief in His word, and a hearty confidence in His mercy. | |
| What are the contents and object of faith? | The triune God and His holy word, especially the gospel of Christ. | |
| Who works faith in us? | The Holy Spirit. | |
| How does the Holy Spirit work faith? | By the means of grace, especially the preaching of the gospel. | |
| What is the effect of faith? | Faith justifies and saves. | |
| Is faith then the ground or cause of salvation? | No, Jesus Christ is the only ground of our salvation. | |
| What, then, has faith to do with salvation? | It is the condition of salvation, because it accepts and appropriates Jesus Christ and His merits to our personal benefit. | |
| What is the nature of justifying and saving faith? | It must be living and bring forth good works. | |
| Is there also a dead faith? | Yes; the devils also believe and tremble. | |
| Should we also confess our faith? | Yes; we should openly confess Christ before men, and never be ashamed of Him. |
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