WLC Question #161
From Larger For Life by Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education
April 6, 2026 · 58 min · Episode 112
About this episode
The episode discusses how sacraments serve as means of salvation according to Westminster Larger Catechism Question #161.
In this episode of Larger for Life, our hosts continue their study and discussion through the Catechism, this time examining Westminster Larger Catechism Question #161: Q. 161. How do the sacraments become effectual means of salvation?A. The sacraments become effectual means of salvation, not by any power in themselves, or any virtue derived from the piety or intention of him by whom they are administered, but only by the working of the Holy Ghost, and the blessing of Christ, by whom they are instituted.
Topics covered
- sacraments
- salvation
- Westminster Catechism
- Holy Ghost
- Christian theology
Keywords
- sacraments
- salvation
- Westminster Larger Catechism
- Holy Ghost
- Christianity
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Westminster Larger Catechism
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