The means of grace

A young guy I used to know from our last church recently wrote on a popular social networking site that he was confused about career, relationships, and some of his theological convictions. He asked if he should go into the desert for three years like the Apostle Paul. My answer was "No, keep availing yourself of the means of grace." I'm sure he knew what I meant, but I suspect a lot of believers aren't familiar with this term. Simply put the Westminster Standards define the means of grace as the Word, sacraments, and prayer.

Iain Campbell unpacks these essential foundations of the Christian life here.