An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism by Joseph Stump
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which is described in the Second Article. Christ _has accomplished_ our
redemption, and the Holy Ghost _applies_ that redemption to our souls. The work of the Holy Ghost _in_ us is as necessary for our salvation as the [Cor. 2:14] work of Christ _for_ us. We must believe in Christ, if we would be saved; [Mark 16:16] and it is the Holy Ghost who causes us to believe. [1 Cor. 12:3] Article. III, and its Explanation may be analyzed as follows:-- THE HOLY GHOST, I. _His Person and Nature_: He is True God. II. _His Work_: He Calls, Enlightens, Sanctifies, and Preserves me in the true Faith. III. _His Workmanship_: The Holy Christian Church. IV. _The Fruits of His Work_: 1. The Forgiveness of Sins. 2. The Resurrection of the Body, and the Life Everlasting. THE HOLY GHOST. I. HIS PERSON AND NATURE. I BELIEVE IN THE HOLY GHOST. The Holy Ghost is true God. He is not simply a power or energy of God, but a Person. [Acts 5:3-4] "He proceedeth from the Father and the Son, and with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified." [John 14:26, John 15:26] The Scriptures ascribe to Him divine names, attributes, power, honor, and |
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