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Q. 29. How are we made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ?
A. We are made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ, by the effectual application of it to us [p] by his Holy Spirit [q].
[p] John 1:11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not. Ver.12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name.
[q] Titus 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Ver.6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour.
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Q. 58. How do we come to be made partakers of the benefits which Christ hath procured?
A. We are made partakers of the benefits which Christ hath procured, by the application of them unto us [i], which is the work especially of God the Holy Ghost [k].
[i] John 1:11-12 He came unto his own, and his own received him not. Ver.12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
[k] Titus 3:5-6 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Ver.6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
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Q. 30. How doth the Spirit apply to us the redemption purchased by Christ?
A. The Spirit applieth to us the redemption purchased by Christ, by working faith in us [r], and thereby uniting us to Christ in our effectual calling [s].
[r] Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also, after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise, Ver.14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance, until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
John 6:37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me: and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. Ver.39 And this is the Father’s will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.
Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.
[s] Ephesians 3:17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, etc.
1 Corinthians 1:9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
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Q. 59. Who are made partakers of redemption through Christ?
A. Redemption is certainly applied, and effectually communicated, to all those for whom Christ hath purchased it [l]; who are in time by the Holy Ghost enabled to believe in Christ according to the gospel [m].
[l] Ephesians 1:13-14 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Ver.14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
John 6:37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. Ver.39 And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.
John 10:15-16 As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep. Ver.17 And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
[m] Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
2 Corinthians 4:13 We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;
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Q. 66. What is that union which the elect have with Christ?
A. The union which the elect have with Christ is the work of God’s grace [f], whereby they are spiritually and mystically, yet really and inseparably, joined to Christ as their head and husband [g]; which is done in their effectual calling [h].
[f] Ephesians 1:22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
Ephesians 2:6-8 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: Ver.7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. Ver.8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
[g] 1 Corinthians 6:17 But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.
John 10:28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
Ephesians 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. Ver.30 For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.
[h] 1 Peter 5:10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
1 Corinthians 1:9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
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Q. 31. What is effectual calling?
A. Effectual calling is the work of God’s Spirit [t], whereby, convincing us of our sin and misery [v], enlightening our minds in the knowledge of Christ [w], and renewing our wills [x], he doth persuade and enable us to embrace Jesus Christ, freely offered to us in the gospel [y].
Commentary on Chapter 10 - Of Effectual Calling by Gordon Clark
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