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title: "Question 89: How is the Word made effectual to salvation? | Westminster Shorter Catechism"
description: "Westminster Shorter Catechism, question 89: How is the Word made effectual to salvation? The Spirit of God maketh the reading, but especially the preaching, of the Word, an effectual means of convincing and convert"
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source: "https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=169"
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# Question 89: How is the Word made effectual to salvation? | Westminster Shorter Catechism

The Spirit of God maketh the reading, but especially the preaching, of the Word, an effectual means of convincing and converting sinners, and of building them up in holiness and comfort through faith unto salvation.

Scripture proofs: Neh. 8:8; 1 Cor. 14:24-25; Acts 26:18; Ps. 19:8; Acts 20:32; Rom. 15:4; 2 Tim. 3:15-17; Rom. 10:13-17; Rom. 1:16.

Original source: [2026 RPCNA Constitution](https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=169)

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