Q. 85. What does God require of us, that we may escape his wrath and curse, due to us for sin?
To escape the wrath and curse due to us for sin, God requires of us faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and repentance leading to life[a] together with the diligent use of all the outward means by which Christ gives to us the benefits of redemption.[b]
[a]. Mark 1:15; Acts 20:21
[b]. Acts 2:38; 1 Cor 11:24-25; Col 3:16
Q. 86. What is faith in Jesus Christ?
Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace[a] by which we receive and rest upon him alone for salvation as he is freely offered to us in the gospel.[b]
[a]. Eph 2:8-9; cf. Rom 4:16
[b]. John 20:30-31; Gal 2:15-16; Php 3:3-11
Q. 87. What is repentance unto life?
Repentance leading to life is a saving grace,[a] by which a sinner having truly realised his sin and grasped the mercy of God in Christ,[b] turns from his sin with grief and hatred and turns to God[c] with full resolve and effort after new obedience.[d]
[a]. Acts 11:18; 2 Tim 2:25
[b]. Psa 51:1-4; Joel 2:13; Luk 15:7, 10; Acts 2:37
[c]. Jer 31:18-19; Luk 1:16-17; 1 Thes 1:9
[d]. 2 Chr 7:14; Psa 119:57-64; Mat 3:8; 2 Cor 7:10
