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title: "Question 154: What are the outward means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of his mediation? | Westminster Larger Catechism"
description: "Westminster Larger Catechism, question 154: What are the outward means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of his mediation? The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicates to his church the benefits of his mediation, are all his ordinance"
canonical: "https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-154-what-are-the-outward-means-whereby-christ-communicates-to/"
source: "https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=147"
---

# Question 154: What are the outward means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of his mediation? | Westminster Larger Catechism

The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicates to his church the benefits of his mediation, are all his ordinances; especially the Word, Sacraments, and prayer: all which are made effectual to the elect for their salvation.

Scripture proofs: Matt. 28:19-20; Acts 2:42, 46-47.

Original source: [2026 RPCNA Constitution](https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=147)

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