What does God require in the ninth and tenth commandments? Ninth, that we do not lie or deceive, but speak the truth in love. Tenth, that we are content, not envying anyone or resenting what God has given them or us. (New City Catechism) The one beside you in the field, Continue reading “Catechism 12”
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Catechism 11
What does God require in the sixth, seventh and eighth commandments? Sixth, that we do not hurt, or hate, or be hostile to our neighbour, but be patient and peaceful, pursuing even our enemies with love. Seventh, that we abstain from sexual immorality and live purely and faithfully, whether in marriage or in single life,Continue reading “Catechism 11”
Catechism 10
What does God require in the fourth and fifth commandments? Fourth, that on the Sabbath day we spend time in public and private worship of God, rest from routine employment, serve the Lord and others, and so anticipate the eternal Sabbath. Fifth, that we love andContinue reading “Catechism 10”
Catechism 9
What does God require in the first, second and third commandments? First, that we know and trust God as the only true and living God. Second, that we avoid all idolatry and do not worship God improperly. Third, that we treat God’s name with fear and reverence, honoring also his Word and works. (New CityContinue reading “Catechism 9”
Catechism 8
(Detail from “Moses” by Rembrandt van Rijn) What is the law of God stated in the Ten Commandments? You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below – you shallContinue reading “Catechism 8”
Catechism 7
What does the law of God require? Personal, perfect, and perpetual obedience; that we love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength; and love our neighbour as ourselves. What God forbids should never be done and what God commands should always be done. (New City Catechism) And what does He require of you,Continue reading “Catechism 7”
Catechism 6
How can we glorify God? We glorify God by enjoying him, loving him, trusting him, and by obeying his will, commands, and law. (New City Catechism) To think: God Almighty, walking in the Garden, in the cool of day, God Almighty stepping on our soil, walking in our dust, His hand, His palm, outstretched toContinue reading “Catechism 6”
Catechism 5
What else did God create? God created all things by his powerful Word, and all his creation was very good; everything flourished under his loving rule. (New City Catechism) Whether plant, knowing just where to look for sun, where to turn for air, sea-creatures teeming in the ocean’s whirl, birds neither sewing nor harvesting yetContinue reading “Catechism 5”
Catechism 4
How and why did God create us? God created us male and female in his own image to know him, love him, live with him, and glorify him. And it is right that we who were created by God should live to his glory. (New City Catechism) Complete in self, yet fitting that He shouldContinue reading “Catechism 4”
Catechism 3
How many persons are there in God? There are three persons in the one true and living God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They are the same in substance, equal in power and glory. (New City Catechism) Plural in the beginning: Let us make man… The Divine counsel gathered for this actContinue reading “Catechism 3”
The Consolations of Writing 