Catechisms 85 – 86

Preacher: Rev Gavino Fioretti

Reading: Acts 2: 22 – 41; Ephesians 2: 1 – 10

Question 85

What doth God require of us, that we may escape his wrath and curse, due to us for sin?
To escape the wrath and curse of God, due to us for sin, God requireth of us faith in Jesus Christ, repentance unto life, with the diligent use of all the outward means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of redemption.

Question 86

What is faith in Jesus Christ?
Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace, whereby we receive and rest upon him alone for salvation, as he is offered to us in the gospel.

Introduction:

1. The necessity of saving faith:

2. The origin of saving faith:

God’s gift:

God’s means:

3. The definition of saving faith:

Knowledge:

Assent:

Trust:

4. The object of saving faith:

Jesus Christ:

Jesus alone:

5. The fruit of saving faith:

Escape God’s wrath and curse:

The benefits of redemption: