Q153: What doth God require of us, that we may escape his wrath and curse due to us by reason of the transgression of the law?
A153: That we may escape the wrath and curse of God due to us by reason of the transgression of the law, he requireth of us repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ,[990] and the diligent use of the outward means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of his mediation.[991]
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- (Act 20:21) solemnly testifying to both Jews and Greeks of repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.
- (Mat 3:7-8) But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism, he said to them, "You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? "Therefore bear fruit in keeping with repentance;
- (Luk 13:3,5) "I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. . . "I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish."
- (Act 16:30-31) and after he brought them out, he said, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" They said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household."
- (Joh 3:16,18) "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. . . "He who believes in Him is not judged; he who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
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- (Pro 2:1-5) My son, if you will receive my words And treasure my commandments within you, Make your ear attentive to wisdom, Incline your heart to understanding; For if you cry for discernment, Lift your voice for understanding; If you seek her as silver And search for her as for hidden treasures; Then you will discern the fear of the LORD And discover the knowledge of God.
- (Pro 8:33-36) "Heed instruction and be wise, And do not neglect it. "Blessed is the man who listens to me, Watching daily at my gates, Waiting at my doorposts. "For he who finds me finds life And obtains favor from the LORD. "But he who sins against me injures himself; All those who hate me love death."