Lord’s Day 21Questions 54–56
Reformed Church in America English, 1879
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1879 Reformed Church in America Q&A text with inline proof references. Source: Wikisource scan transcription.
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What believest thou concerning the “Holy Catholic Church” of Christ?
That the Son of God, from the beginning to the end of the world, gathers (Eph. 1;10), defends and preserves to himself (Matt. 16;18), by his Spirit and word (Rom. 1;16), out of the whole human race, a church chosen to everlasting life (Rev. 5;9); agreeing in the true faith (Eph. 4;13): and that I am, and for ever shall remain a living member thereof (Ps. 23;6).
What do you understand by, “The Communion of Saints?”
First, that all and every one who believes, being members of Christ, are in common partakers of him (1 John 1;3); and of all his riches and gifts (Rom. 8;32): secondly, that every one must know it to be his duty, readily and cheerfully to employ his gifts for the advantage and salvation of other members (1 Pet. 4;10).
What believest thou concerning, “The Forgiveness of sins?”
That God, for the sake of Christ’s satisfaction (Eph. 1;7), will no more remember my sins (Jer. 31;34), neither my corrupt nature, against which I have to struggle all my life long (Rom. 7;24, 25): but will graciously, impute to me the righteousness of Christ (Rom. 3;24), that I may never be condemned before the tribunal of God (Rom. 8;1).