What is the assumption in this paragraph? What does the Confession mean by “applies” and “communicates” redemption? What does the Confession mean by “certainly” and “effectually”? How does the Mediator intercede for us? How does he reveal and persuade us of the gospel? How does he govern our hearts? How do these truths help us combat self-righteousness? What assurance can be given in these words? Join Nathan, Shawn, Joel, and Kyle as they discuss WCF 8.8:
To all those for whom Christ has purchased redemption, He does certainly and effectually apply and communicate the same; making intercession for them, and revealing unto them, in and by the word, the mysteries of salvation; effectually persuading them by His Spirit to believe and obey, and governing their hearts by His word and Spirit; overcoming all their enemies by His almighty power and wisdom, in such manner, and ways, as are most consonant to His wonderful and unsearchable dispensation.
For more resources on today’s topic check these out:
The Person of Christ by GC Berkouwer
Jesus the Son of God by DA Carson
The Two Natures of Christ by Martin Chemnitz
The Word Enfleshed by Oliver Crisp
The Christology of John Owen by Richard Daniels
What is the Incarnation by William Evans
The Son of God and New Creation by Graeme Goldsworthy
Christ Set Forth and the Heart of Christ in Heaven by Thomas Goodwin
The God Who Became Human by Cole Graham
The Christian’s Pocket Guide to Jesus Christ by Mark Jones
The Virgin Birth by J Gresham Machen
The Person of Christ by Donald MacLeod
The Glory of Christ by John Owen
The Person of Christ by John Owen
Dialogue on the Two Natures of Christ by Peter Martyr Vermigli
The Lord of Glory by BB Warfield
God the Son Incarnate by Stephen Wellum
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