Q. 91. How do the Sacraments become effectual means of salvation?

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The Sacraments become effectual means of salvation, not from any virtue in them, or in him that doth administer them; but only by the blessing of Christ, and the working of his Spirit in them that by faith receive them.

1 Pet. 3:21; Matt. 3:11; 1 Cor. 3:6-7; 1 Cor. 12:13.

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Index: FAITH Increased and strengthened by the Word, sacraments, and prayer
Index: HOLY SPIRIT Outward means are made effectual to the elect for salvation by Him
Index: MEANS How made effectual
Index: ORDINANCES OF GOD How made effectual
Index: SACRAMENT How made effectual unto salvation
Index: SALVATION Outward means of salvation made effectual to the elect by the Holy Spirit

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1 Peter 3:21
KJV
1 Peter 3:21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:
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Matthew 3:11
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Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:
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1 Corinthians 3:6-7
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1 Corinthians 3:6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.
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1 Corinthians 12:13
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1 Corinthians 12:13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
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