Catechesis

Westminster Shorter Catechism

Question 89

How is the word made effectual to salvation?

Scripture

  1. Psalm 19:7 [1]
    The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; (ESV)
  2. Psalm 119:130 [1]
    The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. (ESV)
  3. Hebrews 4:12 [1]
    For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. (ESV)
  4. 1 Thessalonians 1:6 [2]
    And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit, (ESV)
  5. Romans 1:16 [2]
    The Righteous Shall Live by Faith For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. (ESV)
  6. Romans 16:25 [2]
    Doxology Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages (ESV)
  7. Acts 20:32 [2]
    And now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified. (ESV)