Trust His Steadfast Means & Ways | 1 John 2:27

Lord's Day: Jan 26, 2025 Preacher: Carlos Montijo Series: First John Topic: Means of Grace Scripture: 1 John 2:27, 1 John 1:1, John 5:45–47, John 14:6, 1 Corinthians 14:20, 1 John 3:18–24, 2 Peter 1:3–4, Romans 3:4, Ephesians 4:4–16

27 And as for you, the anointing whom you received from Him abides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you. But as His anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as He has taught you, abide in Him. 28 And now, little children, abide in Him, so that when He is manifested, we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming. 29 If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone also who does righteousness has been born of Him. 1 John 2:27–29

The Baptist Larger Catechism, Q143: What are the outward and ordinary means by which Christ communicates to us the benefits of redemption? 

A: The outward and ordinary means by which Christ communicates to us the benefits of redemption are His ordinances, particularly the Word, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, and prayer; all of which are made effectual to the elect for salvation. Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:42-47; 1 Timothy 4:16; 1 Corinthians 1:21; Ephesians 5:19-20; Ephesians 6:17-18

Q144: How is the Word made effectual to salvation? 

A: The Spirit of God causes the reading—and especially the preaching—of the Word to enlighten,[1] convince, and humble sinners.[2] The Spirit drives sinners out of themselves and draws them to Christ;[3] He conforms them to His image[4] and subdues them to His will;[5] He strengthens them against temptations and corrupting influences;[6] and He builds them up in God’s grace[7] and establishes their hearts in holiness and comfort through faith to salvation.[8] 

1. Nehemiah 8:8; Acts 26:18; Acts 17:11-12; Psalm 19:8
2. 1 Corinthians 14:24-25; 2 Chronicles 34:18-19, 26-28; Jeremiah 23:28-29; Hebrews 4:12
3. Acts 2:37-41; Acts 8:27-39
4. 2 Corinthians 3:18; Colossians 1:27
5. 2 Corinthians 10:4-6; Romans 6:17
6. Matthew 4:4,7,10; Ephesians 6:16-17; Psalm 19:11; 1 Corinthians 10:11; Colossians 1:28
7. Acts 20:32; 2 Timothy 3:15-16; Ephesians 4:11-12; 1 Corinthians 3:9-11
8. Romans 16:25; 1 Thessalonians 3:2, 10-13; Romans 15:4; Romans 10:13-17; Romans 1:16

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