WLC Question #167

WLC Question #167

From Larger For Life by Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education

May 25, 2026 · 59 min · Episode 117

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of improving baptism throughout one's life, particularly during temptation and in the presence of others being baptized.

In this episode of Larger for Life, our hosts continue their study and discussion through the Catechism, this time examining Westminster Larger Catechism Question #167: Q. 167. How is baptism to be improved by us?A. The needful but much neglected duty of improving our baptism, is to be performed by us all our life long, especially in the time of temptation, and when we are present at the administration of it to others; by serious and thankful consideration of the nature of it, and of the ends for which Christ instituted it, the privileges and benefits conferred and sealed thereby, and our solemn vow made therein; by being humbled for our sinful defilement, our falling short of, and walking contrary to, the grace of baptism, and our engagements; by growing up to assurance of pardon of sin, and of all other blessings sealed to us in that sacrament; by drawing strength from the death and resurrection of Christ, into whom we are baptized, for the mortifying of sin, and quickening of grace; and by endeavoring to live by faith, to have our conversation in holiness and righteousness, as those that have therein given up their names to Christ; and to walk in brotherly love, as being…

Topics covered

  • baptism
  • Westminster Larger Catechism
  • Christian duty
  • spiritual growth
  • faith
  • holiness

Keywords

  • baptism
  • Westminster Larger Catechism
  • spiritual growth
  • Christianity
  • faith
  • holiness
  • righteousness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Westminster Larger Catechism

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