This video documentary has really challenged my way of thinking when it comes to raising a family. What do you think? I didn't post the 6th video in this series due to inappropriate content. Keep in mind that this is a secular documentary about a Christian family.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Mark Driscoll...my confession
...yeah...I still love the guy. His theology is amazing. And he preaches doctrine like no other.
(josh screams in frustration)
i just think it would be wiser to listen to Piper instead...ok?
(josh screams in frustration)
i just think it would be wiser to listen to Piper instead...ok?
Friday, April 17, 2009
Tim Conway Videos
Should Christians Watch TV For Entertainment?
Can A Christian Be Possessed?
Jesus Is Lord - Sermon Jam
To Deny Yourself and Take Up Your Cross?
Roles Women In The Church Can Take
Hell Is Necessary
Can A Christian Be Possessed?
Jesus Is Lord - Sermon Jam
To Deny Yourself and Take Up Your Cross?
Roles Women In The Church Can Take
Hell Is Necessary
Sound Doctrine; Sound Words
Friends,
I've posted on previous blogs how much I love Mark Driscoll and his theology. I even started his 13 week sermon series on Doctrine - "What all Christians should believe." As you can see, I've been posting them on my blog...and I've been encouraging you to study them with me.
Well folks... consider this blog my personal apology for doing so.
I have ceased listening to Mark Driscoll...and I've ceased posting his series on my blog. I still love Mark Driscoll and think his theology is spot on...but I can no longer ignore the profane language and pornographic themes that come from his pulpit.
After listening to this sermon by Phil Johnson, called "Sound Doctrine; Sound Words," I realize that character should support your preaching and your doctrine...and as Christians we must not sacrifice character for doctrine by any means.
I hope this sermon reveals this truth to you through Phil's teaching on Titus 2.
grace and peace,
-josh
I've posted on previous blogs how much I love Mark Driscoll and his theology. I even started his 13 week sermon series on Doctrine - "What all Christians should believe." As you can see, I've been posting them on my blog...and I've been encouraging you to study them with me.
Well folks... consider this blog my personal apology for doing so.
I have ceased listening to Mark Driscoll...and I've ceased posting his series on my blog. I still love Mark Driscoll and think his theology is spot on...but I can no longer ignore the profane language and pornographic themes that come from his pulpit.
After listening to this sermon by Phil Johnson, called "Sound Doctrine; Sound Words," I realize that character should support your preaching and your doctrine...and as Christians we must not sacrifice character for doctrine by any means.
I hope this sermon reveals this truth to you through Phil's teaching on Titus 2.
grace and peace,
-josh
John Farese
This is one reason why I reject that God wants to heal everyone physically while living in a non redeemed body here on Earth. What do you think?
Also....one of these videos will address the topic of abortion...a heated topic in evangelical circles.
I hope this video will show why abortion is always wrong...and we can never justify it.
-josh
Also....one of these videos will address the topic of abortion...a heated topic in evangelical circles.
I hope this video will show why abortion is always wrong...and we can never justify it.
-josh
If Paul's Epistle to the Galatians was published in "Christianity Today"
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Dear Christianity Today:
In response to Paul D. Apostle’s article about the Galatian church in your January issue, I have to say how appalled I am by the unchristian tone of this hit piece. Why the negativity? Has he been to the Galatian church recently? I happen to know some of the people at that church, and they are the most loving, caring people I’ve ever met.
Phyllis Snodgrass; Ann Arbor, MI
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Dear Editor:
How arrogant of Mr. Apostle to think he has the right to judge these people and label them accursed. Isn’t that God’s job? Regardless of this circumcision issue, these Galatians believe in Jesus just as much as he does, and it is very Pharisaical to condemn them just because they differ on such a secondary issue. Personally, I don’t want a sharp instrument anywhere near my zipper, but that doesn’t give me the right to judge how someone else follows Christ. Can’t we just focus on our common commitment to Christ and furthering His kingdom, instead of tearing down fellow believers over petty doctrinal matters?
Ed Bilgeway; Tonganoxie, KS
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Dear CT:
I’ve seen other dubious articles by Paul Apostle in the past, and frankly I’m surprised you felt that his recurrent criticisms of the Church deserved to be printed in your magazine. Mr. Apostle for many years now has had a penchant for thinking he has a right to “mark” certain Christian teachers who don’t agree with his biblical position. Certainly I commend him for desiring to stay faithful to God’s word, but I think he errs in being so dogmatic about his views to the point where he feels free to openly attack his brethren. His attitude makes it difficult to fully unify the Church, and gives credence to the opposition’s view that Christians are judgmental, arrogant people who never show God’s love.
Ken Groener; San Diego, CA
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To the Editors:
Paul Apostle says that he hopes the Galatian teachers will cut off their own privates? What kind of Christian attitude is that? Shame on him!
Martha Bobbitt; Boulder, CO
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Dear Christianity Today:
The fact that Paul Apostle brags about his public run-in with Peter Cephas, a well-respected leader and brother in Christ, exposes Mr. Apostle for the divisive figure that he has become in the Church today. His diatribe against the Galatian church is just more of the same misguided focus on an antiquated reliance on doctrine instead of love and tolerance. Just look how his hypercritical attitude has cast aspersions on homosexual believers and women elders! The real problem within the Church today is not the lack of doctrinal devotion, as Apostle seems to believe, but in our inability to be transformed by our individual journeys in the Spirit. Evidently, Apostle has failed to detach himself from his legalistic background as a Pharisee, and is unable to let go and experience the genuine love for Christ that is coming from the Galatians who strive to worship God in their own special way.
William Zenby; Richmond, VA
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Kind Editors:
I happen to be a member of First Christian Church of Galatia, and I take issue with Mr. Apostle’s article. How can he criticize a ministry that has been so blessed by God? Our church has baptized many new members and has made huge in-roads in the Jewish community with our pragmatic view on circumcision. Such a “seeker-sensitive” approach has given the Jews the respect they deserve for being God’s chosen people for thousands of years. In addition, every Gentile in our midst has felt honored to engage in the many edifying rituals of the Hebrew heritage, including circumcision, without losing their passion for Jesus. My advice to Mr. Apostle is to stick to spreading the gospel message of Christ’s unconditional love, and quit criticizing what God is clearly blessing in other churches.
Miriam “Betty” Ben-Hur; Galatia, Turkey
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Christianity Today apologizes for our rash decision in publishing Paul Apostle’s exposé of the Galatian church. Had we known the extent in which our readership and advertisers would withdraw their financial support, we never would have printed such unpopular biblical truth. We regret any damage we may have caused in propagating the doctrines of Christ.
Dear Christianity Today:
In response to Paul D. Apostle’s article about the Galatian church in your January issue, I have to say how appalled I am by the unchristian tone of this hit piece. Why the negativity? Has he been to the Galatian church recently? I happen to know some of the people at that church, and they are the most loving, caring people I’ve ever met.
Phyllis Snodgrass; Ann Arbor, MI
————————————————————————
Dear Editor:
How arrogant of Mr. Apostle to think he has the right to judge these people and label them accursed. Isn’t that God’s job? Regardless of this circumcision issue, these Galatians believe in Jesus just as much as he does, and it is very Pharisaical to condemn them just because they differ on such a secondary issue. Personally, I don’t want a sharp instrument anywhere near my zipper, but that doesn’t give me the right to judge how someone else follows Christ. Can’t we just focus on our common commitment to Christ and furthering His kingdom, instead of tearing down fellow believers over petty doctrinal matters?
Ed Bilgeway; Tonganoxie, KS
————————————————————————–
Dear CT:
I’ve seen other dubious articles by Paul Apostle in the past, and frankly I’m surprised you felt that his recurrent criticisms of the Church deserved to be printed in your magazine. Mr. Apostle for many years now has had a penchant for thinking he has a right to “mark” certain Christian teachers who don’t agree with his biblical position. Certainly I commend him for desiring to stay faithful to God’s word, but I think he errs in being so dogmatic about his views to the point where he feels free to openly attack his brethren. His attitude makes it difficult to fully unify the Church, and gives credence to the opposition’s view that Christians are judgmental, arrogant people who never show God’s love.
Ken Groener; San Diego, CA
—————————————————————————-
To the Editors:
Paul Apostle says that he hopes the Galatian teachers will cut off their own privates? What kind of Christian attitude is that? Shame on him!
Martha Bobbitt; Boulder, CO
—————————————————————————-
Dear Christianity Today:
The fact that Paul Apostle brags about his public run-in with Peter Cephas, a well-respected leader and brother in Christ, exposes Mr. Apostle for the divisive figure that he has become in the Church today. His diatribe against the Galatian church is just more of the same misguided focus on an antiquated reliance on doctrine instead of love and tolerance. Just look how his hypercritical attitude has cast aspersions on homosexual believers and women elders! The real problem within the Church today is not the lack of doctrinal devotion, as Apostle seems to believe, but in our inability to be transformed by our individual journeys in the Spirit. Evidently, Apostle has failed to detach himself from his legalistic background as a Pharisee, and is unable to let go and experience the genuine love for Christ that is coming from the Galatians who strive to worship God in their own special way.
William Zenby; Richmond, VA
——————————————————————————
Kind Editors:
I happen to be a member of First Christian Church of Galatia, and I take issue with Mr. Apostle’s article. How can he criticize a ministry that has been so blessed by God? Our church has baptized many new members and has made huge in-roads in the Jewish community with our pragmatic view on circumcision. Such a “seeker-sensitive” approach has given the Jews the respect they deserve for being God’s chosen people for thousands of years. In addition, every Gentile in our midst has felt honored to engage in the many edifying rituals of the Hebrew heritage, including circumcision, without losing their passion for Jesus. My advice to Mr. Apostle is to stick to spreading the gospel message of Christ’s unconditional love, and quit criticizing what God is clearly blessing in other churches.
Miriam “Betty” Ben-Hur; Galatia, Turkey
——————————————————————————-
EDITOR’S NOTE: Christianity Today apologizes for our rash decision in publishing Paul Apostle’s exposé of the Galatian church. Had we known the extent in which our readership and advertisers would withdraw their financial support, we never would have printed such unpopular biblical truth. We regret any damage we may have caused in propagating the doctrines of Christ.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Doctrine: Revelation - God Speaks - Week 2
Hey Everyone
Here's week 2 of the Doctrine Series by Mark Driscoll. My next post should include my notes from week 1 about the Trinity.
Here's week 2 of the Doctrine Series by Mark Driscoll. My next post should include my notes from week 1 about the Trinity.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
A Catechism for Boys and Girls
by Erroll Hulse
by Erroll Hulse
Part 1
Questions about GOD, MAN and SIN
Q.1. Who made you?
A. God made me.
A. God made me.
Q.2. What else did God make?
A. God made all things.
A. God made all things.
Q.3. Why did God make you and all things?
A. For his own glory.
A. For his own glory.
Q.4. How can you glorify God?
A. By loving him and doing what he commands.
A. By loving him and doing what he commands.
Q.5. Why ought you to glorify God?
A. Because he made me and takes care of me.
A. Because he made me and takes care of me.
Q.6. Are there more gods than one?
A. There is only one God.
A. There is only one God.
Q.7. In how many persons does this one God exist?
A. In three persons.
A. In three persons.
Q.8. Who are they?
A. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
A. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Q.9. Who is God?
A. God is a Spirit, and has not a body like men.
A. God is a Spirit, and has not a body like men.
Q.10. Where is God?
A. God is everywhere.
A. God is everywhere.
Q.11. Can you see God?
A. No. I cannot see God, but he always sees me.
A. No. I cannot see God, but he always sees me.
Q.12. Does God know all things?
A. Yes. Nothing can be hidden from God.
A. Yes. Nothing can be hidden from God.
Q.13. Can God do all things?
A. Yes. God can do all his holy will.
A. Yes. God can do all his holy will.
Q.14. Where do you learn how to love and obey God?
A. In the Bible alone.
A. In the Bible alone.
Q.15. Who wrote the Bible?
A. Holy men who were taught by the Holy Spirit.
A. Holy men who were taught by the Holy Spirit.
Q.16. Who were our first parents?
A. Adam and Eve.
A. Adam and Eve.
Q.17. Of what were our first parents made?
A. God made the body of Adam out of the ground, and formed Eve from
the body of Adam.
A. God made the body of Adam out of the ground, and formed Eve from
the body of Adam.
Q.18. What did God give Adam and Eve besides bodies?
A. He gave them souls that could never die.
A. He gave them souls that could never die.
Q.19. Have you a soul as well as a body?
A. Yes. I have a soul that can never die.
A. Yes. I have a soul that can never die.
Q.20. How do you know that you have a soul?
A. Because the Bible tells me so.
A. Because the Bible tells me so.
Q.21. In what condition did God make Adam and Eve?
A. He made them holy and happy.
A. He made them holy and happy.
Q.22. Did Adam and Eve stay holy and happy?
A. No. They sinned against God.
A. No. They sinned against God.
Q.23. What is sin?
A. Sin is any transgression of the law of God.
A. Sin is any transgression of the law of God.
Q.24. What is meant by transgression?
A. Doing what God forbids.
A. Doing what God forbids.
Q.25. What was the sin of our first parents?
A. Eating the forbidden fruit.
A. Eating the forbidden fruit.
Q.26. Why did they eat the forbidden fruit?
A. Because they did not believe what God had said.
A. Because they did not believe what God had said.
Q.27. Who tempted them to this sin?
A. The devil tempted Eve, and she gave the fruit
to Adam.
A. The devil tempted Eve, and she gave the fruit
to Adam.
Q.28. What happened to our first parents when they had sinned?
A. Instead of being holy and happy, they became sinful and miserable.
A. Instead of being holy and happy, they became sinful and miserable.
Q.29. What effect had the sin of Adam on all mankind?
A. All mankind is born in a state of sin and misery.
A. All mankind is born in a state of sin and misery.
Q.30. What do we inherit from Adam as a result of this original sin?
A. A sinful nature.
A. A sinful nature.
Q.31. What does every sin deserve?
A. The anger and judgment of God.
A. The anger and judgment of God.
Q.32. Can anyone go to heaven with this sinful nature?
A. No. Our hearts must be changed before we
can be fit for heaven.
A. No. Our hearts must be changed before we
can be fit for heaven.
Q.33. What is a change of heart called?
A. Regeneration.
A. Regeneration.
Q.34. Who can change a sinner's heart?
A. The Holy Spirit alone.
A. The Holy Spirit alone.
Q.35. What is righteousness?
A. It is God's goodness.
A. It is God's goodness.
Q.36. Can anyone be saved by his own righteousness?
A. No. No one is good enough for God.
A. No. No one is good enough for God.
Part 2
Questions About SALVATION
Q.37. What is a covenant?
A. An agreement between two or more persons.
A. An agreement between two or more persons.
Q.38. What is the covenant of grace?
A. The agreement God the Father made with
Christ concerning his elect people to save
them from their sins.
A. The agreement God the Father made with
Christ concerning his elect people to save
them from their sins.
Q.39. What did Christ undertake in the covenant of grace?
A. To keep the whole law for his people, and to
suffer the punishment due to their sins.
A. To keep the whole law for his people, and to
suffer the punishment due to their sins.
Q.40. Did our Lord Jesus Christ ever sin?
A. No. He was holy, blameless, and undefiled.
A. No. He was holy, blameless, and undefiled.
Q.41. How could the Son of God suffer?
A. Christ, the Son of God, took flesh and blood,
that he might obey and suffer as a man.
A. Christ, the Son of God, took flesh and blood,
that he might obey and suffer as a man.
Q.42. What is meant by the atonement?
A. Christ satisfying divine justice, by his
sufferings and death, in the place of sinners.
A. Christ satisfying divine justice, by his
sufferings and death, in the place of sinners.
Q.43. What did God the Father undertake in the covenant of grace?
A. To justify and sanctify those for whom Christ should die.
A. To justify and sanctify those for whom Christ should die.
Q.44. What is justification?
A. It is God regarding sinners as if they had
never sinned.
A. It is God regarding sinners as if they had
never sinned.
Q.45. What is sanctification?
A. It is God making sinners holy in heart and conduct.
A. It is God making sinners holy in heart and conduct.
Q.46. For whom did Christ obey and suffer?
A. For those whom the Father had given him.
A. For those whom the Father had given him.
Q.47. What kind of life did Christ live on earth?
A. A life of perfect obedience to the law of God?
A. A life of perfect obedience to the law of God?
Q.48. What kind of death did Christ die?
A. The painful and shameful death of the cross.
A. The painful and shameful death of the cross.
Q.49. Who will be saved?
A. Only those who repent of sin and believe in Christ.
A. Only those who repent of sin and believe in Christ.
Q.50. What is it to repent?
A. To be sorry for sin, and to hate and forsake it
because it is displeasing to God.
A. To be sorry for sin, and to hate and forsake it
because it is displeasing to God.
Q.51. What is it to believe in Christ?
A. To trust in Christ alone for salvation.
A. To trust in Christ alone for salvation.
Q.52. Can you repent and believe in Christ by your own power?
A. No. I can do nothing good without God's Holy Spirit.
A. No. I can do nothing good without God's Holy Spirit.
Q.53. How can you receive the Holy Spirit?
A. God has told us that we must pray to him for the Holy Spirit.
A. God has told us that we must pray to him for the Holy Spirit.
Q.54. How were godly persons saved before the coming of Christ?
A. By believing in the Saviour to come.
A. By believing in the Saviour to come.
Q.55. How did they show their faith?
A. By offering sacrifices on God's altar.
A. By offering sacrifices on God's altar.
Q.56. What did these sacrifices represent?
A. Christ, the Lamb of God, who was to die for
sinners.
A. Christ, the Lamb of God, who was to die for
sinners.
Q.57. What does Christ do for his people?
A. He does the work of a prophet, a priest, and a king.
A. He does the work of a prophet, a priest, and a king.
Q.58. Why is Christ a prophet?
A. Because he teaches us the will of God.
A. Because he teaches us the will of God.
Q.59. Why is Christ a priest?
A. Because he died for our sins and prays to God for us.
A. Because he died for our sins and prays to God for us.
Q.60. Why is Christ a king?
A. Because he rules over us and defends us.
A. Because he rules over us and defends us.
Q.61. Why do you need Christ as a prophet?
A. Because I am ignorant.
A. Because I am ignorant.
Q.62. Why do you need Christ as a priest?
A. Because I am guilty.
A. Because I am guilty.
Q.63. Why do you need Christ as a king?
A. Because I am weak and helpless.
A. Because I am weak and helpless.
Part 3
Questions About THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
Q.64. How many commandments did God give on Mount Sinai?
A. Ten commandments.
A. Ten commandments.
Q.65. What are the ten commandments sometimes called?
A. God's moral law.
A. God's moral law.
Q.66. What do the first four commandments teach?
A. Our duty to God.
A. Our duty to God.
Q.67. What do the last six commandments teach?
A. Our duty to our fellow men.
A. Our duty to our fellow men.
Q.68. What is the sum of the ten commandments?
A. To love God with all my heart, and my
neighbour as myself.
A. To love God with all my heart, and my
neighbour as myself.
Q.69. Who is your neighbour?
A. All my fellow men are my neighbours.
A. All my fellow men are my neighbours.
Q.70. Is God pleased with those who love
and obey him?
A. Yes. He says, “I love them that love me.”
and obey him?
A. Yes. He says, “I love them that love me.”
Q.71. Is God pleased with those who do not love and obey him?
A. No. “God is angry with the wicked every day.”
A. No. “God is angry with the wicked every day.”
Q.72. What is the first commandment?
A. The first commandment is, Thou shalt have
no other gods before me.
A. The first commandment is, Thou shalt have
no other gods before me.
Q.73. What does the first commandment teach us?
A. To worship God only.
A. To worship God only.
Q.74. What is the second commandment?
A. The second commandment is, Thou
shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any
likeness of anything that is in heaven above,
or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the
water under the earth: thou shalt not bow
down thyself to them: for I, the LORD thy
God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity
of the fathers upon the children unto the third
and fourth generation of them that hate me;
and showing mercy unto thousands of them
that love me, and keep my commandments.
A. The second commandment is, Thou
shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any
likeness of anything that is in heaven above,
or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the
water under the earth: thou shalt not bow
down thyself to them: for I, the LORD thy
God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity
of the fathers upon the children unto the third
and fourth generation of them that hate me;
and showing mercy unto thousands of them
that love me, and keep my commandments.
Q.75. What does the second commandment teach us?
A. To worship God in the right way, and to avoid idolatry.
A. To worship God in the right way, and to avoid idolatry.
Q.76. What is the third commandment?
A. The third commandment is, Thou shalt not
take the name of the LORD thy God in vain;
for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that
taketh his name in vain.
A. The third commandment is, Thou shalt not
take the name of the LORD thy God in vain;
for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that
taketh his name in vain.
Q.77. What does the third commandment teach us?
A. To reverence God's name, word, and works.
A. To reverence God's name, word, and works.
Q.78. What is the fourth commandment?
A. The fourth commandment is, Remember
the Sabbath day to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou
labour, and do all thy work: but the seventh day
is the Sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou
shalt not do any work, thou nor thy son, nor
thy daughter, nor thy manservant, nor thy
maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that
is within thy gates: for in six days the LORD made
heaven and earth, the sea and all that in them is,
and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD
blessed the Sabbath day, and hallowed it.
A. The fourth commandment is, Remember
the Sabbath day to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou
labour, and do all thy work: but the seventh day
is the Sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou
shalt not do any work, thou nor thy son, nor
thy daughter, nor thy manservant, nor thy
maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that
is within thy gates: for in six days the LORD made
heaven and earth, the sea and all that in them is,
and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD
blessed the Sabbath day, and hallowed it.
Q.79. What does the fourth commandment teach us?
A. To keep the Sabbath holy.
A. To keep the Sabbath holy.
Q.80. What day of the week is the Christian Sabbath?
A. The first day of the week, called the Lord's Day.
A. The first day of the week, called the Lord's Day.
Q.81. Why is it called the Lord's Day?
A. Because on that day Christ rose from the dead.
A. Because on that day Christ rose from the dead.
Q.82. How should the Sabbath be kept?
A. In prayer and praise, in hearing and reading God's Word and in
doing good to our fellow men.
A. In prayer and praise, in hearing and reading God's Word and in
doing good to our fellow men.
Q.83. What is the fifth commandment?
A. The fifth commandment is, Honour thy father and thy mother that
thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy
God giveth thee.
A. The fifth commandment is, Honour thy father and thy mother that
thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy
God giveth thee.
Q.84. What does the fifth commandment teach us?
A. To love and obey our parents.
A. To love and obey our parents.
Q.85. What is the sixth commandment?
A. The sixth commandment is, Thou shalt not kill.
A. The sixth commandment is, Thou shalt not kill.
Q.86. What does the sixth commandment teach us?
A. To avoid hatred.
A. To avoid hatred.
Q.87. What is the seventh commandment?
A. The seventh commandment is, Thou shalt not commit adultery.
A. The seventh commandment is, Thou shalt not commit adultery.
Q.88. What does the seventh commandment teach us?
A. To be pure in heart, language and conduct.
A. To be pure in heart, language and conduct.
Q.89. What is the eighth commandment?
A. The eighth commandment is, Thou shalt not steal.
A. The eighth commandment is, Thou shalt not steal.
Q.90. What does the eighth commandment teach us?
A. To be honest and not to take the things of others.
A. To be honest and not to take the things of others.
Q.91. What is the ninth commandment?
A. The ninth commandment is, Thou shalt not
bear false witness against thy neighbour.
A. The ninth commandment is, Thou shalt not
bear false witness against thy neighbour.
Q.92. What does the ninth commandment teach us?
A. To tell the truth and not to speak evil of others.
A. To tell the truth and not to speak evil of others.
Q.93. What is the tenth commandment?
A. The tenth commandment is, Thou
shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's
wife, nor his manservant, nor his
maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor anything that is thy neighbour's.
A. The tenth commandment is, Thou
shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's
wife, nor his manservant, nor his
maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor anything that is thy neighbour's.
Q.94. What does the tenth commandment teach us?
A. To be content with what we have.
A. To be content with what we have.
Q.95. Can any man keep these ten commandments perfectly?
A. No mere man, since the fall of Adam, ever did or can keep the
ten commandments perfectly.
A. No mere man, since the fall of Adam, ever did or can keep the
ten commandments perfectly.
Q.96. Of what use are the ten commandments to us?
A. They teach us our duty, and show us our need
of a Saviour.
A. They teach us our duty, and show us our need
of a Saviour.
Part 4
Questions About PRAYER
Q.97. What is prayer?
A. Prayer is talking with God.
A. Prayer is talking with God.
Q.98. In whose name should we pray?
A. Only in the name of Christ.
A. Only in the name of Christ.
Q.99. What has Christ given to teach us how to pray?
A. The Lord's Prayer.
A. The Lord's Prayer.
Q.100. Can you repeat the Lord's prayer?
A. Our Father which art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in
earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And
forgive us our trespasses, as we
forgive them that trespass against us. And lead
us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
for thine is the kingdom, the power, and the
glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
A. Our Father which art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in
earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And
forgive us our trespasses, as we
forgive them that trespass against us. And lead
us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
for thine is the kingdom, the power, and the
glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
Q.101. How many petitions are there in the Lord's Prayer?
A. Six.
A. Six.
Q.102. What is the first petition?
A. “Hallowed be thy name.”
A. “Hallowed be thy name.”
Q.103. What do we pray for in the first petition?
A. That God's name may be honoured by us and all men.
A. That God's name may be honoured by us and all men.
Q.104. What is the second petition?
A. “Thy kingdom come.”
A. “Thy kingdom come.”
Q.105. What do we pray for in the second petition?
A. That the gospel may be preached in all the world, and believed
and obeyed by us and all men.
A. That the gospel may be preached in all the world, and believed
and obeyed by us and all men.
Q.106. What is the third petition?
A. “Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”
A. “Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”
Q.107. What do we pray for in the third petition?
A. That men on earth may serve God as the angels do in heaven.
A. That men on earth may serve God as the angels do in heaven.
Q.108. What is the fourth petition?
A. “Give us this day our daily bread.”
A. “Give us this day our daily bread.”
Q.109. What do we pray for in the fourth petition?
A. That God will give us all things needful for our bodies.
A. That God will give us all things needful for our bodies.
Q.110. What is the fifth petition?
A. “And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass
against us.”
A. “And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass
against us.”
Q.111. What do we pray for in the fifth petition?
A. That God will pardon our sins, and help us to forgive those who
have sinned against us.
A. That God will pardon our sins, and help us to forgive those who
have sinned against us.
Q.112. What is the sixth petition?
A. “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver
us from evil.”
A. “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver
us from evil.”
Q.113. What do we pray for in the sixth petition?
A. That God will keep us from sin.
A. That God will keep us from sin.
Part 5
Questions about the WORD, the CHURCH and the ORDINANCES
Q.114. How does the Holy Spirit bring us to salvation?
A. He uses the Bible, which is the Word of God.
A. He uses the Bible, which is the Word of God.
Q.115. How can we know the Word of God?
A. We are commanded to hear, read and search
the Scriptures.
A. We are commanded to hear, read and search
the Scriptures.
Q.116. What is a church?
A. An assembly of believers met together under
the preaching of the Word of God.
A. An assembly of believers met together under
the preaching of the Word of God.
Q.117. What two ordinances did Christ give to his church?
A. Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
A. Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
Q.118. Why did Christ give these ordinances?
A. To show that his disciples belong to him, and
to remind them of what he has done for them.
A. To show that his disciples belong to him, and
to remind them of what he has done for them.
Q.119. What is baptism?
A. The dipping of believers into water, as a sign
of their union with Christ in his death, burial
and resurrection.
A. The dipping of believers into water, as a sign
of their union with Christ in his death, burial
and resurrection.
Q.120. What is the purpose of baptism?
A. To show believers that God has cleansed them from their sins through
Jesus Christ.
A. To show believers that God has cleansed them from their sins through
Jesus Christ.
Q.121. Who are to be baptized?
A. Only those who repent of their sins, and
believe in Christ for salvation.
A. Only those who repent of their sins, and
believe in Christ for salvation.
Q.122. Should babies be baptized?
A. No; because the Bible neither commands it,
nor gives any example of it.
A. No; because the Bible neither commands it,
nor gives any example of it.
Q.123. What is the Lord's Supper?
A. The eating of bread and drinking of wine to
remember the sufferings and death of Christ.
A. The eating of bread and drinking of wine to
remember the sufferings and death of Christ.
Q.124. What does the bread represent?
A. The body of Christ, broken for our sins.
A. The body of Christ, broken for our sins.
Q.125. What does the wine represent?
A. The blood of Christ, shed for our salvation.
A. The blood of Christ, shed for our salvation.
Q.126. Who should partake of the Lord's Supper?
A. Only those who repent of their sins, believe in Christ for salvation,
and love their fellow men.
A. Only those who repent of their sins, believe in Christ for salvation,
and love their fellow men.
Part 6
Questions About The LAST THINGS
Q.127. Did Christ remain in the tomb after his crucifixion?
A. No. He rose from the tomb on the third day
after his death.
A. No. He rose from the tomb on the third day
after his death.
Q.128. Where is Christ now?
A. In heaven, seated at the right hand of God the Father.
A. In heaven, seated at the right hand of God the Father.
Q.129. Will Christ come again?
A. Yes. At the last day he will come to judge the world.
A. Yes. At the last day he will come to judge the world.
Q.130. What happens to men when they die?
A. The body returns to dust, and the soul goes
into the world of spirits.
A. The body returns to dust, and the soul goes
into the world of spirits.
Q.131. Will the bodies of the dead be raised
to life again?
A. Yes. “There shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the
just and unjust.”
to life again?
A. Yes. “There shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the
just and unjust.”
Q.132. What will happen to the wicked in the day
of judgment?
A. They shall be cast into hell.
of judgment?
A. They shall be cast into hell.
Q.133. What is hell?
A. A place of dreadful and endless punishment.
A. A place of dreadful and endless punishment.
Q.134. What will happen to the righteous in the day of
judgment?
A. They shall live with Christ for ever, in a new heaven and a new
earth.
judgment?
A. They shall live with Christ for ever, in a new heaven and a new
earth.
BIBLE REFERENCES AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH PAGE
The teaching of the Bible is not proved by just a few texts.
Each text of scripture should be understood in the light of the passage
in which it is found. Sometimes a truth is stated clearly in a single
verse. When this is the case just one or two references are given.
More usually the truths to which the Catechism refer are woven throughout
the whole Bible, and when this is so several references are given.
The teaching of the Bible is not proved by just a few texts.
Each text of scripture should be understood in the light of the passage
in which it is found. Sometimes a truth is stated clearly in a single
verse. When this is the case just one or two references are given.
More usually the truths to which the Catechism refer are woven throughout
the whole Bible, and when this is so several references are given.
Q.1 Gen 1:26,27; 2:7; Eccl 12:1; Acts 17:24-29
Q.2 Gen1 esp.vv1&31;Acts14:15;Rom
11:36; Col 1:16
Q.3 Psa 19:1; Jer 9:23,24; Rev 4:11; 5:13
Q.4 Eccl 12:13; Mark 12:29-31; John 15:8-10; 1 Cor 10:31
Q.5 Rom 11:36; Rev 4:11; cf.Dan 5:23
Q.6 Deut 6:4; Jer 10:10; Mark 12:29; Acts 17:22-31
Q.7 Matt 3:16,17; John 5:23; 10:30; 14:9,10; 15:26;
16:13-15; 1 John 5:20; 2 John 9; Rev 1:4,5
Q.8 Matt 28:19; 2 Cor 13:14; 1 Pet 1:2; Jude 20 & 21
Q.9 John 4:24; 2 Cor 3:17; 1 Tim 1:17
Q.10 Psa 139:7-12; Jer 23:23,24; Acts 17:27,28
Q.11 Exo 33:20; John 1:18; 1 Tim 6:16; Psa 139 esp.vv 1-5;
Prov 5:21; Heb 4:12,13
Q.12 1 Chron 28:9; 2 Chron 16:9; Luke 12:6,7; Rom 2:16
Q.13 Psa 147:5; Jer 32:17; Dan 4:34,35; Eph 1:11
Q.14 Job 11:7; Psa 119:104; Isa 8:20; Matt 22:29;
2 Tim 3:15-17
Q.15 2 Pet 1:20,21; Acts 1:16; 2 Tim 3:16; 1 Pet 1:10,11
Q.16 Gen 2:18-25; 3:20; 5:1,2; Acts 17:26; 1 Tim 2:13
Q.17 Gen 2:7,21-23; 3:19; Psa 103:14
Q.18 1 Cor 15:45; Eccl 12:7; Zech 12:1
Q.19 Matt 10:28; Mark 8:34-38; 12:30
Q.20 See references for Q.19
Q.21 Gen 1:26-28; Psa 8:4-8
Q.22 Gen 3:1-7; Eccl 7:29; Hosea 6:7;
(where “men”=Adam)
Q.23 1 John 3:4; Rom 3:20; James 2:9-11
Q.24 1 Sam 13:8-14; 15:22,23; Hosea 6:7; Rom 1:21-32
Q.25 Gen 2:16,17; 3:6
Q.26 Gen 3:1-6; cf. Heb 11:6
Q.27 Gen 3:1-13; 2 Cor 11:3; 1 Tim 2:13,14; cf. Rev 12:9
Q.28 Gen 3:14-24; 4:1-24; James 1:14,15
Q.29 Psa 51:5; Rom 5:12,18,19; 1 Cor 15:21,22; 1John
5:19
Q.30 1Kings 8:46;Psa 14:2,3; 58:3;Eccl 9:3;Matt
15:18-20; John 2:24,25; Rom 8:7
Q.31 Deut 27:26; Rom 1:18; 2:2, Gal 3:10; Eph 5:6
Q.32 Jer 31:33,34; Ezek 36:25-27; John 1:12,13; 3:1-10;
1 John 5:1,4,18
Q.33 Titus 3:5-7
Q.34 John 3:3; Rom 8:6-11; 1 Cor 2:9-14; 2 Thess 2:13,14;
Titus 3:5-6
Q.35 Exo 33:19; 34:6; Psa 33:5; Hosea 3:5; Rom 11:22
Q.36 Prov 20:9; Eccl 7:20; Rom 3:10-23
Q.37 e.g. 1 Sam 18:3; Matt 26:14,15
Q.38 Psa 2:7,8; 40:6-8; 89:3,4; John 6:37-39; 17:6;
Heb 13:20
Titus 1:2; 2 Tim 1:9; Eph 3:11
Q.39 Rom 8:3,4; Gal 4:4,5; Heb 9:14,15
Q.40 Luke 23:47; Heb 7:26; 4:15; 1 Pet 2:22;
1 John 3:5
Q.41 John 1:14; Rom 8:3; Gal 4:4; Phil 2:7,8;
Heb 2:14,17; 4:15
Q.42 Mark 10:45; Acts 13:38,39; Rom 3:24-26; 5:8,9;
2 Cor 5:19-21; Gal 3:13; 1 Pet 3:18
Q.43 Rom 8:29-33; Heb 10:9,10; 1 Cor 1:8,9; Phil 1:6;
1 Thess 4:3,7
Q.44 Zech 3:1-5; Rom 3:24-26; 4:5;
8:33; 2 Cor 5:21; Heb 8:12
Q.45 John 17:17; Eph 2:10; 4:22-24;
Phil 2:12,13; 1 Thess 5:23
Q.46 Isa 53:8; Matt 1:21; John 10:11,15,16,26-29; 17:9;
Heb 2:13
Q.47 Matt 5:17; Rom 10:4; 1 Pet 2:21,22
Q.48 Psa 22; Isa 53; the gospel records
Q.49 Mark 1:15; Luke 13:3,5; Acts 2:37-41; 16:30,31; 20:21;
26:20
Q.50 Luke 19:8-10; Rom 6:1,2; 2 Cor 7:9-11; 1 Thess 1:9,10
Q.51 John 14:6; Acts 4:12; 1 Tim 2:5; 1 John 5:11,12
Q.52 John 3:5,6; 6:44; Rom 8:2,5,8-11; 1 Cor 2:9-14;
Gal 5:17,18; Eph 2:4-6
Q.53 Luke 11:9-13; John 4:10; 16:24
Q.54 John 8:56; Gal 3:8,9; 1 Cor 10:1-4; Heb 9:15; 11:13
Q.55 Exo 24:3-8; 1 Chron 29:20-25; Heb 9:19-23;10:1;11:28
Q.56 Exo 12:46 (cf. John 19:36); Heb 9 and 10; John 1:29;
1 Cor 5:7; 1 Pet 1:19
Q.57 Heb 1:1-3; 5:5-10 Rev 1:5; Matt 13:57; John 18:37
Q.58 Deut 18:15,18; John 1:18; 4:25; 14:23,24; 1 John 5:20
Q.59 Psa 110:4; 1 Tim 2:5,6; Heb 4:14-16; 7:24,25;
1 John 2:1,2
Q.60 Psa 2:6-9; Matt 28:18-20; Eph 1:19-23; Col 1:13,18;
Rev 15:3,4
Q.61 Job 11:7; Matt 11:25-27; John 6:67-69; 17:25,26;
1 Cor 2:14-16; 2 Cor 4:3-6
Q.62 Prov 20:9; Eccl 7:20; Rom 3:19-23; Heb 10:14,27,28;
1 John 1:8,9
Q.63 John 15:4,5; 2 Cor 12:9; Phil 4:13: Col 1:11;
Jude 24,25
Q.64 Exo 20:1-17; Deut 5:1-22
Q.65 Luke 20:25-28; Rom 2:14,15; 10:5
Q.66 Deut 6:5,6; 10:12,13
Q.67 Deut 10:19; Micah 6:8; cf. Gal 6:10
Q.68 Deut 6:1-15; 11:1; Matt 22:35-40; James 2:8
Q.69 Luke 10:25-37; 6:35
Q.70 Prov 8:17; Exo 20:6
Q.71 Psa 7:11; Mal 2:17; Prov 6:16-19
Q.72 Exo 20:3; Deut 5:7
Q.73 Isa 45:5,6; Matt 4:10; Rev 22:8,9
Q.74 Exo 20:4-6; Deut 5:8-10
Q.75 Isa 44:9-20; 46:5-9; John 4:23,24; Acts 17:29
Q.76 Exo 20:7; Deut 5:11
Q.77 Isa 8:13; Psa 29:2; 138:2; Rev 15:3,4
Q.78 Exo 20:8-11; 23:12; Deut 5:12-15
Q.79 Lev 19:30; 23:3; Isa 58:13,14
Q.80 Acts 20:7; Rev 1:10
Q.81 Matt 28:1; Mark 16:9; Luke 24:1-6; John 20:1
Q.82 Isa 58:13,14; Acts 20:7; 1 Cor 16:2; Luke 4:16;
Matt 12:10-13
Q.83 Exo 20:12; Deut 5:16
Q.84 Matt 15:3-6; Eph 6:1-3; Col 3:20
Q.85 Exo 20:13; Deut 5:17
Q.86 Matt 5:21-24; 1 John 3:15
Q.87 Exo 20:14; Deut 5:18
Q.88 Matt 5:27,28; Eph 5:3,5; Phil 4:8,9
Q.89 Exo 20:15; Deut 5:19
Q.90 Exo 23:4; Prov 21:6,7; Eph 4:28
Q.91 Exo 20:16; Deut 5:20
Q.92 Psa 15:1-3; Zech 8:16; 1 Cor 13:6; James 4:11
Q.93 Exo 20:17; Deut 5:21; Rom 7:7
Q.94 Phil 4:11; 1 Tim 6:6-8; Heb 13:5
Q.95 Prov 20:9; Eccl 7:20; Rom 3:19,20; James 2:10;
1 John 1:8,10
Q.96 1 Tim 1:8-11; Rom 3:20; Gal 3:24
Q.97 Gen 17:22;18:33; Neh 1:4-11; 2:4; Matt
6:6; Rom 8:26,27
Q.98 John 14:13,14; 16:23,24; Heb 4:14-16
Q.99 Matt 6:5-15; Luke 11:1-13
Q.102 Matt 6:9; Luke 11:2
Q.103 Psa 8:1; 72:17-19; 113:1-3; 145:21; Isa 8:13
Q.104 Matt 6:10; Luke 11:2
Q.105 Matt 28:19,20; John 17:20,21; Acts 8:12; 28:30,31;
2 Thess 3:1
Q.106 Matt 6:10; Luke 11:2
Q.107 Psa 67; 103:19-22; John 9:31; Rev 4:11
Q.108 Matt 6:11; Luke 11:3
Q.109 Psa 145:15,16; Prov 30:8,9; 1 Tim 4:4,5
Q.110 Matt 6:12; Luke 11:4
Q.111 Psa 51; Matt 5:23,24; 18:21-35; 1 John 4:20,21
Q.112 Matt 6:13; Luke 11:4
Q.113 1 Chron 4:10; Psa 119:11; Matt 26:41
Q.114 1 Thess 1:5,6;2:13; 2 Tim 3:15,16; James 1:18;
1 Pet 1:22,23
Q.115 1 Pet 2:2; Rev 3:22; Matt 21:42; 22:29; 2 Tim 3:14-17
Q.116 Matt 18:20; Acts 2:42
Q.117 Matt 28:19; 1 Cor 11:23-26
Q.118 Matt 28:19; 1 Cor 11:24-26
Q.119 John 3:23; Acts 2:41; 8:12,35-38; Col 2:12
Q.120 Acts 22:16; Col 2:11-14
Q.121 Acts 2:37-41; 8:12; 18:8; 19:4,5
Q.123 Mark 14:22-24; 1 Cor 11:23-29
Q.124 Matt 26:26; 1 Cor 11:24
Q.125 Matt 26:27,28; 1 Cor 11:25
Q.126 Matt 5:21-24; 1 Cor 10:16,17; 11:18, 20, 27-33;
1 John 3:14-17; 4:9-11
Q.127 Luke 24:45-47; 1 Cor 15:3,4
Q.128 Rom 8:34; Heb 1:3; 10:12; 12:2
Q.129 Matt 25:31-46; 2 Thess 1:7-10; 2 Tim 4:1
Q.130 Gen 3:19; Eccl 12:7; 2 Cor 5:1-6
Q.131 Acts 24:14,15; John 5:28,29; Dan 12:2
Q.132 Psa 9:16,17; Luke 12:5; Rev 20:12-15
Q.133 Matt 25:46; Mark 9:43-48; Luke 16:19-31
Q.134 Isa 66:22; 1 Thess 4:16,17; 2 Pet 3:10-13; Rev 21:1-4
Q.2 Gen1 esp.vv1&31;Acts14:15;Rom
11:36; Col 1:16
Q.3 Psa 19:1; Jer 9:23,24; Rev 4:11; 5:13
Q.4 Eccl 12:13; Mark 12:29-31; John 15:8-10; 1 Cor 10:31
Q.5 Rom 11:36; Rev 4:11; cf.Dan 5:23
Q.6 Deut 6:4; Jer 10:10; Mark 12:29; Acts 17:22-31
Q.7 Matt 3:16,17; John 5:23; 10:30; 14:9,10; 15:26;
16:13-15; 1 John 5:20; 2 John 9; Rev 1:4,5
Q.8 Matt 28:19; 2 Cor 13:14; 1 Pet 1:2; Jude 20 & 21
Q.9 John 4:24; 2 Cor 3:17; 1 Tim 1:17
Q.10 Psa 139:7-12; Jer 23:23,24; Acts 17:27,28
Q.11 Exo 33:20; John 1:18; 1 Tim 6:16; Psa 139 esp.vv 1-5;
Prov 5:21; Heb 4:12,13
Q.12 1 Chron 28:9; 2 Chron 16:9; Luke 12:6,7; Rom 2:16
Q.13 Psa 147:5; Jer 32:17; Dan 4:34,35; Eph 1:11
Q.14 Job 11:7; Psa 119:104; Isa 8:20; Matt 22:29;
2 Tim 3:15-17
Q.15 2 Pet 1:20,21; Acts 1:16; 2 Tim 3:16; 1 Pet 1:10,11
Q.16 Gen 2:18-25; 3:20; 5:1,2; Acts 17:26; 1 Tim 2:13
Q.17 Gen 2:7,21-23; 3:19; Psa 103:14
Q.18 1 Cor 15:45; Eccl 12:7; Zech 12:1
Q.19 Matt 10:28; Mark 8:34-38; 12:30
Q.20 See references for Q.19
Q.21 Gen 1:26-28; Psa 8:4-8
Q.22 Gen 3:1-7; Eccl 7:29; Hosea 6:7;
(where “men”=Adam)
Q.23 1 John 3:4; Rom 3:20; James 2:9-11
Q.24 1 Sam 13:8-14; 15:22,23; Hosea 6:7; Rom 1:21-32
Q.25 Gen 2:16,17; 3:6
Q.26 Gen 3:1-6; cf. Heb 11:6
Q.27 Gen 3:1-13; 2 Cor 11:3; 1 Tim 2:13,14; cf. Rev 12:9
Q.28 Gen 3:14-24; 4:1-24; James 1:14,15
Q.29 Psa 51:5; Rom 5:12,18,19; 1 Cor 15:21,22; 1John
5:19
Q.30 1Kings 8:46;Psa 14:2,3; 58:3;Eccl 9:3;Matt
15:18-20; John 2:24,25; Rom 8:7
Q.31 Deut 27:26; Rom 1:18; 2:2, Gal 3:10; Eph 5:6
Q.32 Jer 31:33,34; Ezek 36:25-27; John 1:12,13; 3:1-10;
1 John 5:1,4,18
Q.33 Titus 3:5-7
Q.34 John 3:3; Rom 8:6-11; 1 Cor 2:9-14; 2 Thess 2:13,14;
Titus 3:5-6
Q.35 Exo 33:19; 34:6; Psa 33:5; Hosea 3:5; Rom 11:22
Q.36 Prov 20:9; Eccl 7:20; Rom 3:10-23
Q.37 e.g. 1 Sam 18:3; Matt 26:14,15
Q.38 Psa 2:7,8; 40:6-8; 89:3,4; John 6:37-39; 17:6;
Heb 13:20
Titus 1:2; 2 Tim 1:9; Eph 3:11
Q.39 Rom 8:3,4; Gal 4:4,5; Heb 9:14,15
Q.40 Luke 23:47; Heb 7:26; 4:15; 1 Pet 2:22;
1 John 3:5
Q.41 John 1:14; Rom 8:3; Gal 4:4; Phil 2:7,8;
Heb 2:14,17; 4:15
Q.42 Mark 10:45; Acts 13:38,39; Rom 3:24-26; 5:8,9;
2 Cor 5:19-21; Gal 3:13; 1 Pet 3:18
Q.43 Rom 8:29-33; Heb 10:9,10; 1 Cor 1:8,9; Phil 1:6;
1 Thess 4:3,7
Q.44 Zech 3:1-5; Rom 3:24-26; 4:5;
8:33; 2 Cor 5:21; Heb 8:12
Q.45 John 17:17; Eph 2:10; 4:22-24;
Phil 2:12,13; 1 Thess 5:23
Q.46 Isa 53:8; Matt 1:21; John 10:11,15,16,26-29; 17:9;
Heb 2:13
Q.47 Matt 5:17; Rom 10:4; 1 Pet 2:21,22
Q.48 Psa 22; Isa 53; the gospel records
Q.49 Mark 1:15; Luke 13:3,5; Acts 2:37-41; 16:30,31; 20:21;
26:20
Q.50 Luke 19:8-10; Rom 6:1,2; 2 Cor 7:9-11; 1 Thess 1:9,10
Q.51 John 14:6; Acts 4:12; 1 Tim 2:5; 1 John 5:11,12
Q.52 John 3:5,6; 6:44; Rom 8:2,5,8-11; 1 Cor 2:9-14;
Gal 5:17,18; Eph 2:4-6
Q.53 Luke 11:9-13; John 4:10; 16:24
Q.54 John 8:56; Gal 3:8,9; 1 Cor 10:1-4; Heb 9:15; 11:13
Q.55 Exo 24:3-8; 1 Chron 29:20-25; Heb 9:19-23;10:1;11:28
Q.56 Exo 12:46 (cf. John 19:36); Heb 9 and 10; John 1:29;
1 Cor 5:7; 1 Pet 1:19
Q.57 Heb 1:1-3; 5:5-10 Rev 1:5; Matt 13:57; John 18:37
Q.58 Deut 18:15,18; John 1:18; 4:25; 14:23,24; 1 John 5:20
Q.59 Psa 110:4; 1 Tim 2:5,6; Heb 4:14-16; 7:24,25;
1 John 2:1,2
Q.60 Psa 2:6-9; Matt 28:18-20; Eph 1:19-23; Col 1:13,18;
Rev 15:3,4
Q.61 Job 11:7; Matt 11:25-27; John 6:67-69; 17:25,26;
1 Cor 2:14-16; 2 Cor 4:3-6
Q.62 Prov 20:9; Eccl 7:20; Rom 3:19-23; Heb 10:14,27,28;
1 John 1:8,9
Q.63 John 15:4,5; 2 Cor 12:9; Phil 4:13: Col 1:11;
Jude 24,25
Q.64 Exo 20:1-17; Deut 5:1-22
Q.65 Luke 20:25-28; Rom 2:14,15; 10:5
Q.66 Deut 6:5,6; 10:12,13
Q.67 Deut 10:19; Micah 6:8; cf. Gal 6:10
Q.68 Deut 6:1-15; 11:1; Matt 22:35-40; James 2:8
Q.69 Luke 10:25-37; 6:35
Q.70 Prov 8:17; Exo 20:6
Q.71 Psa 7:11; Mal 2:17; Prov 6:16-19
Q.72 Exo 20:3; Deut 5:7
Q.73 Isa 45:5,6; Matt 4:10; Rev 22:8,9
Q.74 Exo 20:4-6; Deut 5:8-10
Q.75 Isa 44:9-20; 46:5-9; John 4:23,24; Acts 17:29
Q.76 Exo 20:7; Deut 5:11
Q.77 Isa 8:13; Psa 29:2; 138:2; Rev 15:3,4
Q.78 Exo 20:8-11; 23:12; Deut 5:12-15
Q.79 Lev 19:30; 23:3; Isa 58:13,14
Q.80 Acts 20:7; Rev 1:10
Q.81 Matt 28:1; Mark 16:9; Luke 24:1-6; John 20:1
Q.82 Isa 58:13,14; Acts 20:7; 1 Cor 16:2; Luke 4:16;
Matt 12:10-13
Q.83 Exo 20:12; Deut 5:16
Q.84 Matt 15:3-6; Eph 6:1-3; Col 3:20
Q.85 Exo 20:13; Deut 5:17
Q.86 Matt 5:21-24; 1 John 3:15
Q.87 Exo 20:14; Deut 5:18
Q.88 Matt 5:27,28; Eph 5:3,5; Phil 4:8,9
Q.89 Exo 20:15; Deut 5:19
Q.90 Exo 23:4; Prov 21:6,7; Eph 4:28
Q.91 Exo 20:16; Deut 5:20
Q.92 Psa 15:1-3; Zech 8:16; 1 Cor 13:6; James 4:11
Q.93 Exo 20:17; Deut 5:21; Rom 7:7
Q.94 Phil 4:11; 1 Tim 6:6-8; Heb 13:5
Q.95 Prov 20:9; Eccl 7:20; Rom 3:19,20; James 2:10;
1 John 1:8,10
Q.96 1 Tim 1:8-11; Rom 3:20; Gal 3:24
Q.97 Gen 17:22;18:33; Neh 1:4-11; 2:4; Matt
6:6; Rom 8:26,27
Q.98 John 14:13,14; 16:23,24; Heb 4:14-16
Q.99 Matt 6:5-15; Luke 11:1-13
Q.102 Matt 6:9; Luke 11:2
Q.103 Psa 8:1; 72:17-19; 113:1-3; 145:21; Isa 8:13
Q.104 Matt 6:10; Luke 11:2
Q.105 Matt 28:19,20; John 17:20,21; Acts 8:12; 28:30,31;
2 Thess 3:1
Q.106 Matt 6:10; Luke 11:2
Q.107 Psa 67; 103:19-22; John 9:31; Rev 4:11
Q.108 Matt 6:11; Luke 11:3
Q.109 Psa 145:15,16; Prov 30:8,9; 1 Tim 4:4,5
Q.110 Matt 6:12; Luke 11:4
Q.111 Psa 51; Matt 5:23,24; 18:21-35; 1 John 4:20,21
Q.112 Matt 6:13; Luke 11:4
Q.113 1 Chron 4:10; Psa 119:11; Matt 26:41
Q.114 1 Thess 1:5,6;2:13; 2 Tim 3:15,16; James 1:18;
1 Pet 1:22,23
Q.115 1 Pet 2:2; Rev 3:22; Matt 21:42; 22:29; 2 Tim 3:14-17
Q.116 Matt 18:20; Acts 2:42
Q.117 Matt 28:19; 1 Cor 11:23-26
Q.118 Matt 28:19; 1 Cor 11:24-26
Q.119 John 3:23; Acts 2:41; 8:12,35-38; Col 2:12
Q.120 Acts 22:16; Col 2:11-14
Q.121 Acts 2:37-41; 8:12; 18:8; 19:4,5
Q.123 Mark 14:22-24; 1 Cor 11:23-29
Q.124 Matt 26:26; 1 Cor 11:24
Q.125 Matt 26:27,28; 1 Cor 11:25
Q.126 Matt 5:21-24; 1 Cor 10:16,17; 11:18, 20, 27-33;
1 John 3:14-17; 4:9-11
Q.127 Luke 24:45-47; 1 Cor 15:3,4
Q.128 Rom 8:34; Heb 1:3; 10:12; 12:2
Q.129 Matt 25:31-46; 2 Thess 1:7-10; 2 Tim 4:1
Q.130 Gen 3:19; Eccl 12:7; 2 Cor 5:1-6
Q.131 Acts 24:14,15; John 5:28,29; Dan 12:2
Q.132 Psa 9:16,17; Luke 12:5; Rev 20:12-15
Q.133 Matt 25:46; Mark 9:43-48; Luke 16:19-31
Q.134 Isa 66:22; 1 Thess 4:16,17; 2 Pet 3:10-13; Rev 21:1-4
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
The Treasure Map
Below is Dr. C Matthew McMahon's take on the Gospel.You can read more about the Gospel through his book ''How Faith Works"
The Treasure Map
by Dr. C Matthew McMahon
Imagine finding a map which described the way you could locate a long-lost chest of buried treasure? Imagine obtaini`ng doubloons, gems, precious stones, pearl necklaces, and the like—a treasure worth billions! It would be all yours for the taking if you followed the map’s instructions to the hidden treasure. It may be that the map described difficult circumstances to overcome, maybe a perilous journey to reach the buried treasure. Would that stop you from trying to obtain it? What if you knew that without a shadow of a doubt the treasure would be yours absolutely? Would that make the journey any more tempting? I think it would.
What you are holding in your hands is a map to a treasure. Yet this is a very peculiar treasure indeed. You do not have to traverse the raging sea on an old pirate ship, or climb the Alps, or work your way through a dozen life-threatening booby-traps to obtain it. There is difficulty involved in obtaining it, but not that kind of difficulty. It is also a unique map, in that, without gaining the treasure which this map leads you to, you will not only lose your life, but your very soul as well.
What you are holding in your hands is a map to a treasure. Yet this is a very peculiar treasure indeed. You do not have to traverse the raging sea on an old pirate ship, or climb the Alps, or work your way through a dozen life-threatening booby-traps to obtain it. There is difficulty involved in obtaining it, but not that kind of difficulty. It is also a unique map, in that, without gaining the treasure which this map leads you to, you will not only lose your life, but your very soul as well.
This map is a map to the treasure of eternal life and the glory of God. Eternal life should be far more pleasing to gain than a few nuggets of gold which can be stolen or spent on worldly pleasures. Eternal life, for those who have it, is a treasure they can keep for all eternity. The map I am speaking of is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In its full context, the treasure map to eternal life is fully explained in the Bible, but I believe we can traverse the basics of that map here in a short outline.
Salvation is a mighty work of the One True God of the Universe. He has outlined in His Word the map to gain this treasure of salvation very clearly. First we must ask, what is "salvation"? Salvation by God through Jesus Christ is the deliverance from His wrath due to us by sin, and regaining the ability of glorify Him in righteous living. The salvation which God offers us begins with an understanding of who God is and what He requires of us. This is the first clear marker to the treasure of eternal life on our map.
Salvation is a mighty work of the One True God of the Universe. He has outlined in His Word the map to gain this treasure of salvation very clearly. First we must ask, what is "salvation"? Salvation by God through Jesus Christ is the deliverance from His wrath due to us by sin, and regaining the ability of glorify Him in righteous living. The salvation which God offers us begins with an understanding of who God is and what He requires of us. This is the first clear marker to the treasure of eternal life on our map.
What is God? God is a Spirit, in and of himself infinite in being, glory, blessedness, and perfection; all-sufficient, eternal, unchangeable, incomprehensible, everywhere present, almighty, knowing all things, most wise, most holy, most just, most merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth. He is the Sovereign King over all of creation. He rules us with all the perfections of His character. Psalm 47:8 says, "God reigns over the nations; God sits on His holy throne." He is not an idol of gold, or a image of a bird-man. He is not part of creation. He is not a mere force. He is the Creator, not the created. Our first marker to eternal life is the glorious God of creation.
Our second marker on the map to eternal life tells us what God requires of us. God requires that all men should perfectly obey His commandments and imitate His righteous, just, and holy character to the glory of God. In other words, we are to be perfect. Are you perfect? Have you ever sinned? Matthew 5:48 says, "Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in Heaven is perfect." If we are to be perfect, and we know we are not perfect, does not that present a great problem for us? Has any man born under Adam ever been perfect? The answer to this is "NO!" The problem: God is holy and we are not. He has given us His law that binds our conscience to perfect conformity in character and conduct. But we are not able to keep His law. His commandments condemn us at every turn. They continually point out our sin. The Ten Commandments exist to demonstrate God's holy character and our sinfulness. Romans 3:20, "Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin." Through the law we are made conscious of sin, but we cannot keep the law, and always sin before the face of God and His holiness. There is nothing He does not see us do, and nothing we can think that escape Him. He is all knowing, and knows our thoughts and actions completely. We are open books to His holy gaze that sees all our sinful deeds. The law stands to condemn us in this. We stand guilty before Him because of our sin and wickedness (disobeying the law). Why do we do what we do? Why do we sin so much? That leads us to our next marker.
Our third marker helps us to understand who we are before God. God created Adam, the first man, in righteousness, holiness and truth, with dominion over the animals. When Adam sinned, he sinned as a representative of the whole human race. We all sinned in him and with him because he was our representative. Through Adam we have inherited a corrupt and sinful nature. That is why we can never be perfect. God counted Adam's sin to our account. This corruption of our nature is wholly at odds with God. Its lacks righteousness before God because it is not a perfect righteousness. Our sin nature has an inclination toward evil thoughts and renders us unable to save ourselves by keeping the commandments God gave us. Nothing we can do can make us perfect. Romans 5:12 says, "...through one man, sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men because all sinned." We are all sinful before God. Romans 3:23 says, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." And none of us can earn our way into heaven; "Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight." (Romans 3:20) No work is good enough to merit eternal life before God.
The next marker on our map is quite dreadful. As a result of our sin in Adam, and since God is holy, He must punish imperfect sinful people. Our rebellious nature, and our violation of God’s revealed will, deserve His justice against our sin. He must punish sin justly. Sinning against an infinite God deserves a punishment of infinite duration. It is eternal punishment. Ezekiel 18:20 says, "The soul that sins, shall die." This death is not merely the death of the body, but eternal death in hell. Hell is where God’s wrath is carried out against sinners forever. Matthew 10:28 says, "And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both body and soul in hell." This is a most severe and dreadful punishment. It is utterly horrifying to be cast into hell among the damned of God. Those who are in hell now, would give anything to have one moments peace and rest away from His wrath. They are wishing that their torment was just one sin less than it is right now because it is so horrible.
Yet, though the truth of eternal damnation be horrifying for all sinners, there is a marker on our map to eternal life which is able to give us hope. This is the most glorious and shining marker on our map—it is the person and work of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God who became a man to save sinners from God’s wrath. John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that everyone who believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." As a sinless man, Jesus is able to represent sinners as One who has perfectly obeyed God’s holy law and has imitated His righteous character in every way. As the only God-man, He was able to die on the cross for sinners in their place and fully satisfy the deserved punishment those sinners would have received. John 10:11, 17 says, "I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd gives His life for the sheep. Therefore My Father loves me because I lay my life down that I may take it up again." Sinners must believe this to be saved from God‘s wrath.
Yet, though the truth of eternal damnation be horrifying for all sinners, there is a marker on our map to eternal life which is able to give us hope. This is the most glorious and shining marker on our map—it is the person and work of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God who became a man to save sinners from God’s wrath. John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that everyone who believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." As a sinless man, Jesus is able to represent sinners as One who has perfectly obeyed God’s holy law and has imitated His righteous character in every way. As the only God-man, He was able to die on the cross for sinners in their place and fully satisfy the deserved punishment those sinners would have received. John 10:11, 17 says, "I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd gives His life for the sheep. Therefore My Father loves me because I lay my life down that I may take it up again." Sinners must believe this to be saved from God‘s wrath.
Jesus Christ did not remain dead in the grave. He is not dead even now. He has risen from the grave and ascended up into heaven in a glorious state. 1 Corinthians 15:20 says, "But now Christ is risen from the dead." And all those believing on this risen savior shall be saved forever. John 11:25 says, "I am the resurrection and the life!! He who believes in me though he die, yet shall he live." Jesus is the "X" that marks the spot!
We see that our treasure map to eternal life has lead us to the Lord Jesus Christ who died on the cross and rose again from the dead for sinners. But there is another marker on our map which can help us understand how to obtain the salvation which has been spoken of above. In order to be saved from the wrath to come, one must plead for mercy and seek repentance through Jesus Christ. Repentance is a sight of sin, sorrow of sin, confession of sin, shame for sin, hatred for sin and turning from sin. We must see we are guilty. We must have sorrow over our guiltiness because we have sinned against God Himself. We must confess this sin and ask for the cleansing blood of Christ to wash our sins away. Our shame for this sin should cause us to hate it because it offends a holy God. And we must turn from it towards holiness of life. Luke 13:3 says, "Unless you repent you will all likewise perish." Unless this repentance is exemplified by you, you can never have the treasure of eternal life.
Repentance leads to yet another marker on our map of eternal life—faith in Christ. The faith that saves is not merely a head knowledge of certain facts about God and Jesus Christ; instead it is the trust of one’s life to these truths forever. This faith is a gift which God gives people. Ephesians 2:8-9 say, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith, and this is not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works lest anyone should boast." This is saving faith. God grants sinners faith as they repent and believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Here we have our buried treasure. Here we have Jesus Christ; He who is far more precious than a few nuggets of gold. "To you who believe, He is precious." (1 Peter 2:7)
How wonderful it is that our treasure map of eternal life has lead to the treasure of Jesus Christ!—but there is still more. The map of the Gospel does not end. We do not just dig up the treasure of Christ and then think we have accomplished our goal in finding the treasure. This Gospel map also shows us what God requires of those who say they have believed in Christ and have faith in Him. When the treasure chest of Christ is opened up, we find other parts of the Gospel map which we did not previously have. It would be like an old treasure map which may have been torn up into pieces, and when one treasure is found then the next part of the map is found as well to reveal something more.
So how does this apply? It is true that the Bible was given to show us eternal life through faith in Christ. 1 John 5:13 says, "these things were written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know you have eternal life, and may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God." But true faith breeds a holiness of life as well. Christ does not only save us, but He then requires our obedience. This helps us to know we are truly saved. Our assurance that we have been saved by Christ is seen in three ways: first, through the testimony of the Scriptures; secondly, through the Holy Spirit’s testimony to our own spirits that the Words of God are true concerning His Son (Romans 8:16); and lastly, it also comes through the testimony of a changed life. Our repentance (Acts 26:20), Baptism (Matthew 28:19-20), godly works (Ephesians 2:10), daily prayer (Matthew 6:5), Bible study (1 Peter 2:2), faithful attendance and membership in a bible-believing church (Hebrews 10:25) and our striving towards obedience of His commandments must all be present in us. These must be a part of every true believer. Salvation from sin demands this change. It is a radical salvation that God brings to us through Christ. How could we not be radically changed?!
So we see our treasure map, then, continues to lead us closer to Jesus Christ. The Bible can tell you much more than what was presented in this simple tract. Read it thoroughly. It will lead you to the "X" which marks the spot—the Gospel of Jesus Christ. There the chest is filled with salvation’s mysteries; the crown of thorns, the iron nails, the blood drenched beams of wood, the empty tomb, the Risen Savior. There you will find the glory of God, a treasure beyond your wildest aspirations. May the treasure map of the Gospel help you see the infinite worth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Redeemer of men, and help you to glorify Him forever. For it is this end which you were created—to glorify the Living God. In Christ we are able to do just that for all eternity. AMEN.
Doctrine - What Christians Should Believe
Let me be honest with you. I'm a Calvinist. I don't believe in free will... at least in the matter of our salvation. I believe we're all predestined. I love the Book of Romans. I love the John MacArthur Study Bible. I love sermons by Phil Johnson, John Piper, John MacArthur, and Paul Washer.
....and I love Mark Driscoll.
I understand that Phil Johnson and John MacArthur would probably say he's pornophying the Church... I honestly just think he talks about sex a lot.
I love Mark Driscoll's theology, and I know John Piper would agree with me, and theology is what I care about...even if he's a part of the emerging church. At least it's reformed.
With that being said, I'm going to listen to his 13 week series on Doctrine - What EVERY Christian should believe. I challenge you to do it with me. So once a week, I'll post 1 of his sermons from the series. I'll also attach his Q&A session from each sermon.
The first sermon will be about the Trinity. I hope you enjoy it. You pretty much have to if you're a Christian.
-josh
Part 1: Trinity - God Is
Live Q&A
....and I love Mark Driscoll.
I understand that Phil Johnson and John MacArthur would probably say he's pornophying the Church... I honestly just think he talks about sex a lot.
I love Mark Driscoll's theology, and I know John Piper would agree with me, and theology is what I care about...even if he's a part of the emerging church. At least it's reformed.
With that being said, I'm going to listen to his 13 week series on Doctrine - What EVERY Christian should believe. I challenge you to do it with me. So once a week, I'll post 1 of his sermons from the series. I'll also attach his Q&A session from each sermon.
The first sermon will be about the Trinity. I hope you enjoy it. You pretty much have to if you're a Christian.
-josh
Part 1: Trinity - God Is
Live Q&A
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