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72 In what manner are these signs of God's good will effectual?

"He works invisibly by them in us, and not only quickens our faith in Him, but also strengthens and confirms it."

What is meant by quickening our faith?

Bringing it to life; or, infusing new life. See 1 Pet. iii. 18; Eph. ii. 1, 5.

Which are the "five commonly called Sacraments?"

"Confirmation, Penance, Orders, Matrimony, and Extreme Unction."

Are these five now commonly called Sacraments?

Not in the Church in England or the United States.

When were they commonly so called?

At the time when the Articles were first drawn up, that is, at the Reformation; and before that period.

In what respect do "those five" differ from "the Sacraments of the Gospel?"

Some of them "have grown of the corrupt following of the Apostles," and others "are states of life allowed in the Scriptures, but yet have not any visible sign or ceremony ordained of God."

Which of them "have grown of the corrupt following of the Apostles?"

Confirmation, Penance, Extreme Unction.

In what sense can Confirmation be said to have