![]() “Faith, in general, of whatever kind mention is made in the Holy Scriptures, is an assent to, or a certain knowledge of what is revealed concerning God, his will, works, and grace, in which we confide upon divine testimony. It is employed to signify the most extreme distress and anguish.” ( ) “But providence is the eternal, most free, immutable, wise, just and good counsel of God, according to which he effects all good things in his creatures permits also evil things to be done, and directs all, both good and evil, to his own glory and the salvation of his people.” ( ) The substance of this comfort consists in this that we are ingrafted into Christ by faith, that through him we are reconciled to, and beloved of God, that thus he may care for and save us eternally.” ( ) On this account, all divine truth has been revealed by God, and is especially to be studied by us. The design is, that we may be led to the attainment of sure and solid comfort, both in life and death. ![]() “The question of comfort is placed, and treated first, because it embodies the design and substance of the catechism. ![]() “The substance of our comfort therefore is briefly this:-That we are Christ’s, and through him reconciled to the Father, that we may be beloved of him and saved, the Holy Ghost and eternal life being given unto us.” ( ) ![]()
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