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1693·The Common Faith
Question 90 of 114
The Gospel and the Means of Grace

What doth God require of us that we may escape his wrath and curse, due to us for sin?

Answer

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 (; ; ).

Read the 4 proof texts (KJV)
Acts 20:21
Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
Proverbs 2:1-6
1My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; 2So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, [and] apply thine heart to understanding; 3Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, [and] liftest up thy voice for understanding; 4If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as [for] hid treasures; 5Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. 6For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 8:33
Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
Isaiah 55:2-3
2Wherefore do ye spend money for [that which is] not bread? and your labour for [that which] satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye [that which is] good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. 3Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, [even] the sure mercies of David.