Practical syllogism (theology)

In Reformed theology, the practical syllogism (Latin: syllogismus practicus)[1]: 135  is a concept relating assurance of salvation to evidence in a person's life of such, such as good works and sanctification.

The major premise of the syllogism is that some principle is characteristic of being a Christian.

The Heidelberg Catechism includes assurance as one of the reasons Christians should perform good works.

The Westminster Confession calls good works "the Fruits and Evidences of a true and lively faith.

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