FAQs Mondays: "How Do We Learn About Salvation?"

Last week, we answered the question, "What are the last three requests of the Lord's Prayer?" You can read that post here. This week, we are moving into part five of the catechism which deals with how we learn about salvation.

How does the Holy Spirit bring us to salvation?

He used the Bible, which is the Word of God.

How can we know the Word of God?

We are commanded to hear, read, and search the Scriptures.

What is a church?

A church is an assembly of believers who meet together under the preaching of the Word of God.

What two ordinances did Christ give to his church?

Baptism and the Lord's Supper.

Why did Christ give these ordinances?

To show that his disciples belong to him, and to remind them of what he has done for them.

From these questions and answers, we learn that there are several ways through which we learn about salvation. The primary way is through the Word of God, the Bible. The church exists to proclaim the gospel and to train those who believe it. The ordinance, Baptism and the Lord's Supper, visibly remind God's people (and the world) of the gospel story.  Next week, we will answer the question, "What is Baptism?". Feel free to leave a comment. I would love to hear from you.