,,luther',s ,,small ,,catechism ,explained in ,questions and ,answers ,,by ,h4 ,u4 ,sverdrup1 ,late ,pastor in the ,church of ,norway4 ,,abridged ,translated from the ,norwegian ,by ,h4 ,a4 ,,urseth ,,third ,,edition ,,minneapolis1 ,,minn4 ,,the ,,free ,,church ,,book ,,concern #aijf4 ,,copyrighted ,,by ,,the ,,free ,,church ,,book ,,concern #aijj4 ,,preface4 ,in #ahig the present publishers issued in ,norwegian an ,explanation of ,luther's ,small ,catechism by ,pastor ,h4 ,u4 ,sverdrup1 being an abridged edition of a larger work by the same author1 based on ,dr4 ,pontoppidan's ,explanation of the ,catechism4 ,some alterations were made in the answers to questions #bdd-beb4 ,the present work is a translation of this abridged and slightly altered edition4 ,a literal translation has been avoided rather than sought2 an attempt has been made to render the original in the simplest and strongest ,english1 and to avoid words and expressions with which the young are little familiar4 ,in the catechism proper the ,standard ,english ,catechism ,version has been followed when it did not interfere with the plan stated above4 ,but departures have been made reluctantly and only when simplicity and clearness seemed to be gained thereby4 ,it is not thought that these few changes will cause any disturbance4 ,scripture quotations have been added somewhat freely from the larger edition4 ,as the needs of our ,english speaking young people have been constantly borne in mind during the preparation of this translation1 it is hoped that the book may not fail to carry some blessing to them4 ,october1 #aijj4 ,the ,translator4 ,,luther',s ,,small ,,catechism4 ,,part ,,one4 ,,the ,,ten ,,commandments4 ,,the ,,first ,,commandment4 ,thou shalt have no other gods before me4 ,that is1 ,we should fear1 love1 and trust in ,god above all things4 ,,the ,,second ,,commandment4 ,thou shalt not take the name of the ,lord thy ,god in vain2 for the ,lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain4 ,that is1 ,we should fear and love ,god1 and not curse1 swear1 conjure1 lie1 or deceive by ,his name1 but call upon ,his name in every time of need1 and worship ,him with prayer1 praise1 and thanksgiving4 ,,the ,,third ,,commandment4 ,remember the ,sabbath day to keep it holy4 ,that is1 ,we should fear and love ,god1 and not despise or neglect ,his ,word1 but deem it holy and gladly hear and learn it4 ,,the ,,fourth ,,commandment4 ,honor thy father and thy mother1 that it may be well with thee1 and thou mayest live long on the earth4 ,that is1 ,we should fear and love ,god1 and not despise or give offense to our parents or superiors2 but honor1 serve1 obey1 love1 and esteem them4 ,,the ,,fifth ,,commandment4 ,thou shalt not kill4 ,that is1 ,we should fear and love ,god1 and not hurt or harm our neighbor in his body1 but help and befriend him in all bodily distress4 ,,the ,,sixth ,,commandment4 ,thou shalt not commit adultery4 ,that is1 ,we should fear and love ,god1 and live a chaste and pure life1 in words and deeds1 husband and wife loving and honoring each other4 ,,the ,,seventh ,,commandment4 ,thou shalt not steal4 ,that is1 ,we should fear and love ,god1 and not take our neighbor's money or property1 nor get it by unfair dealing or other dishonesty1 but help him to improve and protect his property and living4 ,,the ,,eighth ,,commandment4 ,thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor4 ,that is1 ,we should fear and love ,god1 and not tell lies about our neighbor1 nor betray1 slander1 or defame him2 but excuse him1 speak well of him1 and look upon all his acts as well-meant4 ,,the ,,ninth ,,commandment4 ,thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house4 ,that is1 ,we should fear and love ,god1 and not by deceit or craft seek to gain our neighbor's inheritance or home1 nor try to get it though we seem to have some right thereto1 but help him to keep his own4 ,,the ,,tenth ,,commandment4 ,thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife1 nor his man-servant1 nor his maid-servant1 nor his cattle1 nor anything that is his4 ,that is1 ,we should fear and love ,god1 and not estrange1 force1 or entice away from our neighbor1 his wife1 servants1 or cattle1 but urge them to stay and do their duty4 ,what does ,god say of all his commandments8 ,i the ,lord thy ,god am a jealous ,god1 visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me2 and showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me1 and keep my commandments4 ,that is1 ,god threatens to punish all who transgress these commandments2 we should therefore fear ,his wrath1 and do nothing against them4 ,on the other hand ,he promises grace and every blessing to all who keep these commandments2 we should therefore love ,him and trust in ,him1 and gladly do according to ,his commandments4 ,,part ,,two4 ,,the ,,three ,,articles ,,of ,,the ,,creed4 ,,the ,,first ,,article4 ,,concerning ,,creation4 ,i believe in ,god the ,father ,almighty1 ,maker of heaven and earth4 ,that is1 ,i believe that ,god has made me and all other creatures2 that ,he has given me body and soul1 eyes1 ears1 and all other members1 my reason1 and all my senses4 ,i also believe that ,he preserves all ,he has made1 and that ,he daily provides me with all ,i need1 giving me clothing and food1 home and family1 and every good thing4 ,i further believe that ,he protects me from all danger1 and keeps me from all evil2 not because ,i have deserved it1 but because ,he is a loving and merciful ,father4 ,for all these blessings it is my duty to serve ,him thankfully and obediently all the days of my life4 ,all this is certainly true4 ,,the ,,second ,,article4 ,,concerning ,,redemption4 ,i believe in ,jesus ,christ ,his only ,son1 our ,lord2 who was conceived by the ,holy ,ghost1 born of the ,virgin ,mary2 suffered under ,pontius ,pilate1 was crucified1 dead1 and buried2 ,he descended into hell2 the third day ,he arose again from the dead2 ,he ascended into heaven1 and sitteth on the right hand of ,god the ,father ,almighty2 from whence ,he shall come to judge the quick and the dead4 ,that is1 ,i believe that ,jesus ,christ is true ,god1 begotten of the ,father from eternity2 ,i also believe that ,he is true man1 born of the ,virgin ,mary2 that ,he is my ,lord1 who has redeemed me1 a lost and condemned sinner2 who has freed me from sin1 from death1 and from the power of ,satan1 not with gold or silver but with ,his holy and precious blood and ,his innocent death4 ,all this ,he has done that ,i might be ,his own1 and that ,i might serve ,him in righteousness1 innocence1 and happiness1 and live and reign with ,him in ,his kingdom forever1 even as ,he arose from the dead1 lives and reigns through all eternity4 ,all this is certainly true4 ,,the ,,third ,,article4 ,,concerning ,,sanctification4 ,i believe in the ,holy ,ghost2 the holy ,christian church1 the communion of saints2 the forgiveness of sins2 the resurrection of the body2 and life everlasting4 ,amen4 ,that is1 ,i believe that ,i cannot through my own strength believe in ,jesus ,christ my ,lord1 or come to ,him4 ,this is the work of the ,holy ,spirit alone1 who has called me through the gospel1 enlightened me with ,his gifts1 and sanctified and preserved me in the true faith2 ,even as he calls1 gathers1 enlightens1 and sanctifies the whole ,christian church on earth1 and preserves it in fellowship with ,jesus ,christ in the one true faith4 ,in this ,christian church ,he daily forgives me and all believers all our sins1 and ,he will raise up me and all the dead on the last day1 and will give me and all believers everlasting life4 ,all this is certainly true4 ,,part ,,three4 ,,the ,,lord',s ,,prayer4 ,our ,father who art in heaven4 ,that is1 ,god would hereby tenderly invite us to believe that ,he is truly our ,father1 and we are truly ,his children1 so that we may ask of ,him with all cheerfulness and confidence1 as dear children ask of their dear father4 ,,the ,,first ,,petition4 ,hallowed be ,thy name4 ,that is1 ,the name of ,god is indeed holy in itself2 but we pray in this petition that it may be hallowed also among us4 ,this is done when the ,word of ,god is rightly taught1 and when we as the children of ,god live holy lives in obedience to the ,word4 ,this grant us1 heavenly ,father4 ,,the ,,second ,,petition4 ,thy kingdom come4 ,that is1 ,the kingdom of ,god comes indeed of itself1 without our prayer1 but we pray in this petition that it may come also to us4 ,this is done when our heavenly ,father gives us ,his ,holy ,spirit1 so that by ,his grace we believe the ,word of ,god1 and live holy and ,christ-like lives here in time1 and in heaven forever4 ,,the ,,third ,,petition4 ,thy will be done on earth1 as it is in heaven4 ,that is1 ,the good and gracious will of ,god is done indeed without our prayer2 but we pray in this petition that it may be done also among us4 ,this is done when ,god brings to nothing all evil plans and purposes of the devil1 the world1 and our own flesh1 that would hinder the hallowing of ,his name and the coming of ,his kingdom4 ,on the other hand1 it is the good and gracious will of ,god to strengthen us and keep us steadfast in ,his ,word and in faith1 until death4 ,,the ,,fourth ,,petition4 ,give us this day our daily bread4 ,that is1 ,god gives daily bread indeed without our prayer even to the wicked2 but we pray in this petition that ,he would help us to appreciate ,his benefits1 that we may receive our daily bread with thanksgiving4 ,by daily bread is meant all those things which are needed for our support and well-being in life1 as food and clothing1 home and property1 happy family relations1 a good government1 favorable weather1 peace and health1 faithful friends1 good neighbors1 and the like4 ,,the ,,fifth ,,petition4 ,and forgive us our trespasses1 as we forgive those who trespass against us4 ,that is1 ,we pray in this petition that our ,father in heaven would not look upon our sins1 nor1 on account of them1 deny our prayer1 for we are not worthy of anything we ask1 neither have we deserved it2 but we pray that ,he would give it to us out of ,his mercy2 for we sin every day1 and deserve nothing but punishment4 ,and we on our part will heartily forgive those who have sinned against us1 and return good for evil4 ,,the ,,sixth ,,petition4 ,and lead us not into temptation4 ,that is1 ,god indeed tempts no one1 but we pray in this petition that ,he would guard and keep us from the devil1 the world1 and our own flesh1 that we fall not1 through their deceit1 into unbelief1 despair1 or other sins2 but we pray that although we be thus tempted1 we may overcome the temptation1 and remain victorious4 ,,the ,,seventh ,,petition4 ,but deliver us from evil4 ,that is1 ,we pray in this petition1 in general1 that our ,father in heaven would deliver us from all evil1 affecting body and soul1 property and honor1 and at last grant us a blessed end1 and graciously take us from this world of sorrow to ,himself in heaven4 ,what are the closing words of the ,lord's ,prayer8 ,for ,thine is the kingdom1 and the power1 and the glory1 for ever and ever4 ,amen4 ,that is1 ,we should remember that ,god is able to answer our prayer1 and that the glory belongs to ,him alone1 when we get according to our prayer4 ,why is the word ,amen added8 ,it is added in order that ,i may be fully assured that these petitions are acceptable to our ,father in heaven1 and are heard by ,him4 ,,part ,,four4 ,,the ,,sacrament ,,of ,,baptism4 ,what is ,baptism8 ,baptism is not water alone1 but it is water comprehended in ,god's command1 and united with ,his ,word4 ,what is ,god's command concerning ,baptism8 ,it is given in the words of ,christ in the last chapter of ,matthew3 ,go ye1 therefore1 and teach all nations1 baptizing them in the name of the ,father1 and of the ,son1 and of the ,holy ,ghost4 ,what benefit do we have from ,baptism8 ,baptism works the forgiveness of sins1 delivers from death and the devil1 and gives everlasting life to all who believe what the ,word and promises of ,god declare4 ,what is ,god's promise concerning ,baptism8 ,it is given in the words of ,christ in the sixteenth chapter of ,mark3 ,he that believeth and is baptized shall be saved2 but he that believeth not shall be condemned4 ,how can water do such great things8 ,it is not water indeed that does it1 but the ,word of ,god1 which is in and with the water1 and faith which trusts this ,word of ,god in the water4 ,for without the ,word of ,god1 the water is water alone1 and no ,baptism4 ,but with the ,word of ,god it is a ,baptism1 that is1 a gracious water of life and a washing of regeneration in the ,holy ,ghost2 as ,paul says in the third chapter of the epistle to ,titus3 ,according to ,his mercy ,he saved us1 by the washing of regeneration1 and renewing of the ,holy ,ghost2 which ,he shed on us abundantly through ,jesus ,christ our ,savior2 that being justified by ,his grace1 we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life4 ,what does the baptizing with water signify8 ,it signifies that the old man in us should1 by daily sorrow and repentance1 be drowned and die1 with all sins and evil desires2 and again a new man daily appear more and more1 who shall live before ,god in righteousness and purity forever4 ,,part ,,five4 ,,the ,,sacrament ,,of ,,the ,,lord',s ,,supper4 ,what is the ,lord's ,supper8 ,it is the true body and blood of our ,lord ,jesus ,christ1 under bread and wine1 instituted by ,christ ,himself for ,christians to eat and to drink4 ,repeat the ,words of ,institution4 ,our ,lord ,jesus ,christ1 in the night in which ,he was betrayed1 took bread1 and when ,he had given thanks1 ,he brake it and gave it to ,his disciples1 saying1 ,take1 eat2 this is my body1 which is given for you2 this do in remembrance of me4 ,after the same manner1 also1 when ,he had supped1 ,he took the cup1 and when ,he had given thanks1 ,he gave it to them1 saying1 ,drink ye all of it2 this cup is the ,new ,testament in my blood1 which is shed for you1 and for many1 for the remission of sins2 this do1 as oft as ye drink it1 in remembrance of me4 ,what benefit do we have from the ,lord's ,supper8 ,it is shown by these words3 ,given and shed for you1 for the remission of sins2 namely1 that in the sacrament forgiveness of sins1 life1 and salvation are given us through these words4 ,for where there is forgiveness of sins1 there is also life and salvation4 ,how can bodily eating and drinking do such great things8 ,it is not the eating and drinking1 indeed1 that does it1 but the words which stand here3 ,given and shed for you1 for the remission of sins4 ,these words1 together with the bodily eating and drinking1 are the chief thing in the sacrament2 and ,he that believes these words1 has what they say and mean1 namely1 the forgiveness of sins4 ,who1 then1 receive this sacrament worthily8 ,fasting and bodily preparation are indeed a good outward practise2 ,but he alone is truly worthy and well prepared1 who believes these words3 ,given and shed for you1 for the remission of sins4 ,but he who believes not these words is unworthy and unprepared4 ,the words1 for you require truly believing hearts4 ,,introduction4 #a4 ,what is ,god's will concerning man8 ,god willeth that all men should be saved1 and come to the knowledge of the truth4 #a ,tim4 #b3d4 #b4 ,where does ,god show us how we may be saved8 ,in the holy ,scriptures1 also called the ,bible4 #c4 ,who wrote the ,bible8 ,the holy prophets1 evangelists1 and apostles wrote the ,bible4 #d4 ,but how can their word be the ,word of ,god8 ,the ,spirit of ,god revealed to them what to speak and write4 #b ,pet4 #a3ba4 ,r4 ,v4 ,men spoke from ,god1 being moved by the ,holy ,ghost4 #b ,tim4 #c3af4 ,all scripture is given by inspiration of ,god1 and is profitable for doctrine1 for reproof1 for correction1 for instruction in righteousness4 #e4 ,what must we do to experience personally that their word is the ,word of ,god8 ,we must obey the ,word and receive it into our hearts4 ,john #g3ag4 ,if any man will do his will1 he shall know of the doctrine1 whether it be of ,god1 or whether ,i speak of myself4 #f4 ,is the ,bible then the only safe rule of our faith and duty8 ,yes2 the ,bible alone contains full information of the will of ,god concerning our salvation4 #g4 ,how do we rightly use the ,word of ,god8 ,we must first look to ,god for the light of ,his ,spirit1 and then read with devotion and an earnest purpose to live according to the ,word4 #a ,cor4 #b3ad4 ,r4 ,v4 ,the natural man receiveth not the things of the ,spirit of ,god3 for they are foolishness unto him2 and he cannot know them1 because they are spiritually judged4 #h4 ,who should read the ,bible8 ,it is the will of ,god that all should use ,his ,word and love it as a dear gift4 #i4 ,what is the substance of all the books of the ,bible8 ,the great truth that ,jesus is the way to salvation for all who believe4 ,john #bj3ca4 ,but these are written1 that ye might believe that ,jesus is the ,christ1 the ,son of ,god2 and that believing ye might have life through his name4 #aj4 ,how is the ,bible divided in regard to its teaching8 ,it is divided into ,law and ,gospel4 #aa4 ,what is the ,law8 ,the ,law is the divine ,word which tells us what we must do4 #ab4 ,what is the ,gospel8 ,the ,gospel is the glad tidings of the grace of ,god in ,jesus ,christ our ,savior4 ,,part ,,one4 ,,the ,,ten ,,commandments1 ,,or ,,the ,,law4 #ac4 ,how has ,god given ,his law to us8 #a4 ,in the creation ,god wrote ,his ,law in the heart of man4 7,conscience47 ,rom4 #b3ae4 #b4 ,at ,mount ,sinai ,he gave ,his ,law in the ,ten ,commandments1 written on two tables of stone4 ,ex4 #bj3a-ag4 #ad4 ,does this ,law demand outward observance only8 ,no2 it demands the whole man1 and the willing obedience of heart and mind4 ,luk4 #aj3bg4 ,thou shalt love the ,lord thy ,god with all thy heart1 and with all thy soul1 and with all thy strength1 and with all thy mind4 #ae4 ,can we be saved through the ,law8 ,no2 since the fall in sin no man can perfectly keep the ,law4 ,rom4 #h3g4 ,the carnal mind is enmity against ,god3 for it is not subject to the law of ,god1 neither indeed can it be4 #af4 ,of what benefit1 then1 is the ,law8 #a4 ,it points out to us our sins and the wrath of ,god toward sin4 ,rom4 #c3bj4 ,r4 ,v4 ,through the law cometh the knowledge of sin4 #b4 ,it makes us anxious to seek ,christ4 ,gal4 #c3bd4 ,the law was our schoolmaster to bring us to ,christ4 #c4 ,it points out to the believer what fruits his faith must bear4 ,ps4 #aai3aje4 ,thy word is a lamp unto my feet1 and a light unto my path4 #ag4 ,what is the substance of the law8 ,love to ,god1 ourselves1 and our neighbor4 ,matt4 #bb3cg-dj4 ,rom4 #ac3aj4 ,r4 ,v4 ,love is the fulfilment of the law4 #a ,tim4 #a3e4 ,r4 ,v4 ,but the end of the charge is love out of a pure heart and a good conscience and faith unfeigned4 ,,the ,,first ,,table ,,of ,,the ,,law4 #ah4 ,what is the substance of the first table8 ,love of ,god4 ,luk #aj3bg4 ,thou shalt love the ,lord thy ,god with all thy heart1 and with all thy strength1 and with all thy mind4 ,,the ,,first ,,commandment4 ,thou shalt have no other gods before me4 ,that is1 ,we should fear1 love1 and trust in ,god above all things4 #ai4 ,what does the first commandment forbid8 ,it forbids the worship of strange gods1 or idols4 ,matt4 #d3aj4 ,thou shalt worship the ,lord thy ,god1 and him only shalt thou serve4 #bj4 ,what is meant by an idol8 ,anything that man worships1 fears1 loves1 and trusts in instead of the one true ,god4 #ba4 ,who practice idolatry openly8 ,they who worship the created things instead of the ,creator1 and pray to the sun1 the moon1 stars1 images1 angels1 or saints4 ,rom4 #a3be4 ,they changed the truth of ,god into a lie1 and worshipped and served the creature more than the ,creator1 who is blessed forever4 #bb4 ,who practice idolatry secretly8 ,they who turn their love1 fear1 and trust from the living ,god1 that they may secretly cling to something else than ,him4 #bc4 ,whom do all idolaters really serve8 ,they serve the devil who is the father of lies1 and the lord of all impenitent and hardened sinners4 #a ,john #c3h4 ,r4 ,v4 ,he that doeth sin is of the devil4 #b ,cor4 #d3d4 ,r4 ,v4 ,the god of this world hath blinded the minds of the unbelieving4 #bd4 ,what does ,god require of us in the first commandment8 ,we should fear1 love1 and trust in ,god above all things4 #be4 ,upon what does ,god then really look8 ,upon the attitude of our hearts toward ,him4 ,prov4 #bc3bf4 ,my son1 give me thine heart4 ,prov4 #d3bc4 ,keep thy heart with all diligence2 for out of it are the issues of life4 #bf4 ,when do we fear ,god8 ,we fear ,god when we think so highly of ,him1 that we are afraid of offending ,him by any wrongdoing4 ,ps4 #cc3h4 ,let all the earth fear the ,lord6 #bg4 ,of how many kinds is the fear of ,god8 ,of two kinds3 slavish fear and child-like fear4 #bh4 ,what is meant by slavish fear8 ,when we fear ,god because we are afraid of punishment4 #bi4 ,what is meant by child-like fear8 ,when we love ,god so dearly that we wish to do nothing that is against ,his will4 ,gen4 #ci3i4 ,how then can ,i do this great wickedness1 and sin against ,god8 #a ,john #d3ah4 ,perfect love casteth out fear4 #cj4 ,who fear ,god in this manner8 ,god's children only4 ,rom4 #h3ae4 ,r4 ,v4 ,ye received not the spirit of bondage again unto fear2 but ye received the spirit of adoption1 whereby we cry1 ,abba1 ,father4 #ca4 ,when do we love ,god8 ,we love ,god when ,he is dearer to us than all else1 so that we have no true joy except in ,him1 and gladly submit to ,his will in all things4 ,ps4 #ah3a4 ,i will love ,thee1 ,o ,lord1 my strength4 ,ps4 #gc3be1 #bf4 ,whom have ,i in heaven but ,thee8 and there is none upon earth that ,i desire beside ,thee4 ,my flesh and my heart faileth3 but ,god is the strength of my heart1 and my portion forever4 #cb4 ,can we love ,god and the world at the same time8 ,by no means4 ,matt4 #f3bd4 ,no man can serve two masters3 for either he will hate the one1 and love the other2 or else he will hold to the one and despise the other4 ,ye cannot serve ,god and mammon4 #a ,john4 #b3ae4 ,love not the world1 neither the things that are in the world4 ,if any man love the world1 the love of the ,father is not in him4 #cc4 ,why must we love ,god8 ,we must love ,god because of ,his goodness toward us4 ,matt4 #ai3ag4 ,there is none good but one1 that is ,god4 #a ,john #d3ai4 ,we love him1 because ,he first loved us4 #cd4 ,whereby is it seen that we love ,god8 ,by a holy life4 ,john #ad3ba4 ,he that hath my commandments and keepeth them1 he it is that loveth me4 #ce4 ,when do we trust in ,god above all things8 ,we trust in ,god above all things when we have confidence in ,him as in a loving father1 and when we look to ,him for every blessing1 and put all our affairs into ,his hands4 #a ,pet4 #e3g4 ,casting all your anxiety upon him1 because he careth for you4 ,ps4 #cg3e4 ,commit thy way unto the ,lord2 trust also in ,him2 and ,he shall bring it to pass4 #cf4 ,why must we trust in ,god alone8 ,because ,he is our almighty and faithful ,friend4 #cg4 ,name some virtues that follow upon true fear1 love1 and trust in ,god4 ,humility1 patience1 and self-denial4 #a ,pet4 #e3e1 #f4 ,god resisteth the proud and giveth grace to the humble4 ,humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of ,god1 that ,he may exalt you in due time4 ,job #a3ba4 ,the ,lord gave1 and the ,lord hath taken away2 blessed be the name of the ,lord6 ,matt4 #bf3ci4 ,not as ,i will1 but as ,thou wilt4 ,,the ,,second ,,commandment4 ,thou shalt not take the name of the ,lord thy ,god in vain3 for the ,lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain4 ,that is1 ,we should fear and love ,god1 and not curse1 swear1 conjure1 lie1 or deceive by ,his name1 but call upon ,his name in every time of need1 and worship ,him with prayer1 praise1 and thanksgiving4 #ch4 ,what is meant by the name of ,god8 #a4 ,the usual names given to ,him in the ,bible4 #b4 ,his nature and attributes and all that by which ,he is especially known1 such as ,his ,word1 sacraments1 and works4 #ci4 ,when is the name of ,god taken in vain8 ,when it is used in a thoughtless and mocking manner and without devotion and reverence4 #dj4 ,how is this done8 #a4 ,when we use ,god's name or ,word in jesting or as a by-word4 #b4 ,when we find fault with anything ,god has done4 #c4 ,when we use the name of ,god in cursing1 swearing1 conjuring1 lying1 or deceiving4 #da4 ,what is it to curse by the name of ,god8 ,it is to call down evil upon ourselves1 our neighbor1 or any other created thing1 by the name of ,god4 #db4 ,what is it to swear by the name of ,god8 ,it is to bear witness to anything by the holy name of ,god4 #dc4 ,are we never permitted to swear8 ,yes2 when the proper authorities demand it in ,god's stead4 #dd4 ,why is it a great sin to commit perjury8 ,because the perjurer shows open disregard for ,god and the salvation of his own soul1 and frankly calls down the judgment of ,god upon himself4 #de4 ,are cursing and swearing sinful when the name of ,god is not used8 ,yes1 indeed2 for whatever we curse or swear by1 we really do so by ,god who is the ,lord of all things4 ,matt4 #e3cd-cg4 ,swear not at all2 neither by heaven2 for it is ,god's throne3 ,nor by the earth2 for it is his footstool3 neither by ,jerusalem2 for it is the city of the great ,king4 ,neither shalt thou swear by thy head1 because thou canst not make one hair white or black4 ,but let your communication be1 ,yea1 yea2 ,nay1 nay3 for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil4 #df4 ,are cursing and swearing sinful when they have become a habit8 ,most certainly2 for a sinful habit proves that sin is our master4 #dg4 ,what is it to conjure by the name of ,god8 ,it is trying to cure diseases1 or to practice any other kind of superstition1 by the name of ,god or a passage from the ,bible4 #dh4 ,how do we lie and deceive by the name of ,god8 ,by perjury1 false teaching1 and hypocrisy4 ,matt4 #ae3i4 ,in vain they do worship me1 teaching for doctrines the commandments of men4 ,titus #a3af4 ,they profess that they know ,god2 but by their works they deny ,him4 #di4 ,what must he expect who takes the name of ,god in vain8 ,great punishment1 both in time and eternity2 for the ,lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh ,his name in vain4 #ej4 ,how do we use the name of ,god properly8 ,when we sincerely call upon the name of ,god in every time of need1 and worship ,him with prayer1 praise1 and thanksgiving4 ,,the ,,third ,,commandment4 ,remember the ,sabbath day to keep it holy4 ,that is1 ,we should fear and love ,god1 and not despise or neglect ,his ,word1 but deem it holy and gladly hear and learn it4 #ea4 ,which day is the day of rest among ,christians8 ,sunday1 the first day of the week1 on which ,christ arose from the dead4 #eb4 ,how should we keep the day of rest holy8 #a4 ,we must rest from our daily labor1 that the time may be used for our instruction in the fear of the ,lord4 #b4 ,we must earnestly hear and study the ,word of ,god1 both in our homes and in church4 ,luke #aa3bh4 ,blessed are they that hear the ,word of ,god1 and keep it4 ,james #a3bg4 ,pure religion and undefiled before ,god and the ,father is this1 ,to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction1 and to keep himself unspotted from the world4 #ec4 ,has the ,lord appointed these resting-days to be used only in reading and studying the ,word of ,god8 ,no2 ,he has appointed such days also for the needed rest of mind and body4 #ed4 ,how do we misuse the day of rest8 #a4 ,when we neglect and despise the ,word of ,god4 ,eccl4 #e3a4 ,keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of ,god4 #b4 ,when we do work or take part in amusements that either are actually sinful or turn our minds away from ,god4 #ee4 ,is no work permitted on ,sunday8 ,yes2 any work of necessity that cannot be delayed1 and any loving kindness we may show our neighbor who is in need4 ,luk4 #ad3a-f4 ,,the ,,second ,,table ,,of ,,the ,,law4 #ef4 ,what is the substance of the second table8 ,love to ourselves and our neighbor4 ,matt4 #bb3ci4 ,thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself4 #eg4 ,may we love ourselves8 ,yes1 for ,god has made us1 but we must beware of selfishness4 #eh4 ,what should a man care for most of all8 ,for his soul1 the immortal part of himself4 ,matt4 #af3bf4 ,for what is a man profited1 if he shall gain the whole world1 and lose his own soul8 #ei4 ,what does the second table teach us about our relation to our neighbor8 ,we must feel and act toward him1 as we would have him feel and act toward us4 ,matt4 #g3ab4 ,all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you1 do ye even so to them4 #a ,john #c3ah4 ,let us not love in word1 neither with the tongue3 but in deed and truth4 #fj4 ,who is our neighbor8 ,every human being is our neighbor4 ,read ,luke #aj3bi-cg4 #fa4 ,must we love also our enemies8 ,yes2 for even our enemy is our neighbor4 ,matt4 #e3dd1 #de4 ,love your enemies1 bless them that curse you1 do good to them that hate you1 and pray for them which despitefully use you1 and persecute you2 ,that ye may be the children of your ,father which is in heaven4 ,,the ,,fourth ,,commandment4 ,honor thy father and thy mother1 that it may be well with thee1 and thou mayest live long on the earth4 ,that is1 ,we should fear and love ,god1 and not despise or give offense to our parents or superiors2 but honor1 serve1 obey1 love1 and esteem them4 #fb4 ,why must we honor father and mother8 ,because ,god has placed them over us to care for us4 ,lev4 #ai3c4 ,ye shall fear every man his mother and his father3 ,i am the ,lord your ,god4 #fc4 ,how are children to show that they honor father and mother8 ,by respectful1 loving1 and willing obedience and by good behavior to their parents1 both in their presence and in their absence4 ,prov4 #a3h4 ,my son1 hear the instruction of thy father1 and forsake not the law of thy mother4 ,eph4 #f3a4 ,children1 obey your parents in the ,lord3 for this is right4 #fd4 ,whom must we honor and obey besides our parents8 ,all those whom ,god has placed over us1 such as guardians1 employers1 teachers1 and the government4 #fe4 ,must we obey parents and superiors when they ask us to do what is sinful8 ,no2 we ought to obey ,god rather than men4 ,acts #e3bi4 #ff4 ,what is the duty of parents toward their children8 ,they must love them1 pray for them1 bring them up in the fear of the ,lord1 and in everything seek their temporal and spiritual good4 ,prov4 #ac3bd4 ,he that spareth his rod hateth his son3 but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes4 ,eph4 #f3d4 #fg4 ,what is ,god's promise to those who honor father and mother8 ,it shall be well with them1 and they shall live long on the earth4 #fh4 ,is this promise yet effective8 ,yes2 in this sense1 that special blessings rest upon obedient children1 and upon every nation honoring father and mother4 #fi4 ,has ,god given us also a land8 ,yes2 ,he has given us our native land1 that we may love it and help it to prosper4 #gj4 ,what does the fourth commandment forbid8 ,to despise and give offense to father and mother4 ,prov4 #ag3be4 ,a foolish son is a grief to his father1 and bitterness to her that bare him4 #ga4 ,what does he bring upon himself who transgresses this commandment8 ,condemnation and punishment from ,god4 ,deut4 #bg3af4 ,cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother4 ,,the ,,fifth ,,commandment4 ,thou shalt not kill4 ,that is1 ,we should fear and love ,god1 and not hurt or harm our neighbor in his body1 but help and befriend him in all bodily distress4 #gb4 ,how is this commandment transgressed8 #a4 ,by taking our neighbor's life1 or by doing him any bodily harm4 ,gen4 #i3f4 ,whoso sheddeth man's blood1 by man shall his blood be shed3 for in the image of ,god made he man4 #b4 ,by hatred1 anger1 abusive words1 and all offensive behavior toward our neighbor4 #a ,john #c3ae4 ,whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer3 and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him4 ,eph4 #d3ca4 ,let all bitterness1 and wrath1 and anger1 and clamor1 and evil speaking1 be put away from you1 with all malice4 #gc4 ,can we kill also our neighbor's soul8 ,yes2 when we cause him to sin1 either by purposely leading him astray1 or by bad example1 thus helping to destroy his soul4 ,rom4 #af3ah4 ,by good words and fair speeches they deceive the hearts of the simple4 ,matt4 #ah3g4 ,woe to that man by whom the offense cometh4 #gd4 ,may we take our own life8 ,no2 ,god has given us life1 and ,he alone has the right to take it4 #ge4 ,what does ,god require of us in the fifth commandment8 ,that we help our neighbor in all bodily distress1 and associate with him in love and gentleness4 ,luke #aj3cc-ce4 ,eph4 #d3cb4 ,and be ye kind one to another1 tenderhearted1 forgiving one another1 even as ,god for ,christ's sake hath forgiven you4 ,matt4 #be3ce1 #cf4 ,i was hungry1 and ye gave me meat3 ,i was thirsty1 and ye gave me drink3 ,i was a stranger1 and ye took me in2 ,naked1 and ye clothed me3 ,i was sick1 and ye visited me3 ,i was in prison1 and ye came unto me4 ,,the ,,sixth ,,commandment4 ,thou shalt not commit adultery4 ,that is1 ,we should fear and love ,god1 and live a chaste and pure life1 in words and deeds1 husband and wife loving and honoring each other4 #gf4 ,how is this commandment transgressed8 #a4 ,when husband and wife are unfaithful to each other4 ,heb4 #ac3d4 ,r4 ,v4 ,let marriage be had in honor among all4 #b4 ,by all impure thoughts1 desires1 words1 and acts1 in married as well as in unmarried persons4 ,eph4 #e3c4 ,but fornication1 and all uncleanness1 or covetousness1 let it not be once named among you1 as becometh saints4 #gg4 ,who has instituted marriage8 ,god ,himself instituted it in ,paradise4 ,gen4 #b3ba-bd1 #a3bg-bh4 ,matt4 #ai3d-f4 #gh4 ,how do unfaithful husbands and wives treat this holy institution8 ,they despise it1 and thus bring down upon themselves the judgment of ,god4 ,heb4 #ac3d4 ,whoremongers and adulterers ,god will judge4 #gi4 ,repeat some passages from ,scripture in which impurity is forbidden8 ,be not deceived3 neither fornicators1 nor adulterers1 nor effeminate1 nor abusers of themselves with mankind1 shall inherit the kingdom of ,god4 #a ,cor4 #f3i1 #aj4 ,jesus says3 ,i say unto you1 that whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart4 ,matt4 #e3bh4 ,let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth6 ,eph4 #d3bi4 #hj4 ,why is this sin so fearful8 ,because it affects both soul and body more than any other sin4 #ha4 ,how can we be kept pure8 ,we must watch and pray1 and avoid everything that awakens impure desires4 ,matt4 #bf3da4 ,watch and pray1 that ye enter not into temptation4 #hb4 ,what things awaken impure desires8 ,gluttony and drunkenness1 immoral and exciting amusements1 bad company1 the reading of improper books1 and everything that excites carnal and impure thoughts4 #hc4 ,are not gluttony and drunkenness alone dangerous sins8 ,yes1 indeed2 they are a shameful abuse of ,god's gifts1 by which we ruin soul and body and shut ourselves out from the kingdom of ,god4 ,luk4 #ba3cd4 ,and take heed to yourselves1 lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with gluttony1 and drunkenness1 and cares of this life1 and so that day come upon you unawares4 #hd4 ,what does ,god require of us in the sixth commandment8 ,we must live a chaste and pure life1 whether we are married or unmarried1 husband and wife loving and honoring each other4 ,,the ,,seventh ,,commandment4 ,thou shalt not steal4 ,that is1 ,we should fear and love ,god1 and not take our neighbor's money or property1 nor get it by unfair dealing or other dishonesty1 but help him to improve and protect his property and living4 #he4 ,what is it to steal8 ,to steal is to take from our neighbor even the smallest part of his property against his will4 #hf4 ,how is stealing done8 ,in a coarse or in an artful manner4 #hg4 ,who steal in a coarse manner8 ,those who1 without any right or permission whatever1 take their neighbor's money or property4 ,eph4 #d3bh4 ,let him that stole steal no more4 #hh4 ,who steal in an artful manner8 ,those who take or withhold the property of others by any kind of fraud4 #hi4 ,is it wrong to be a partner with a thief8 ,yes2 the partner of a thief is no better than the thief4 ,prov4 #bi3bd4 ,whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul4 #ij4 ,what judgment does the ,word of ,god pass upon thieves and robbers8 ,they shall not inherit the kingdom of ,god4 #a ,cor4 #f3aj4 ,neither thieves nor extortioners shall inherit the kingdom of ,god4 #ia4 ,may we not do with our property what we please8 ,no2 we are but keepers of ,god's gifts1 and we must once give an account of how we have used them4 ,luke #af3b2 ,matt4 #be3ad-cj4 #ib4 ,what does ,god require of us in the seventh commandment8 ,we must be honest and unselfish in all our dealings1 and help our neighbor to improve and protect his property and living4 #a ,john #c3ag4 ,r4 ,v4 ,but whoso hath the world's goods1 and beholdeth his brother in need1 and shutteth up his compassion from him1 how doth the love of ,god abide in him8 ,james #b3ac4 ,for he shall have judgment without mercy that hath showed no mercy4 ,,the ,,eighth ,,commandment4 ,thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor4 ,that is1 ,we should fear and love ,god1 and not tell lies about our neighbor1 nor betray1 slander1 or defame him2 but excuse him1 speak well of him1 and look upon all his acts as well-meant4 #ic4 ,what is false witness8 ,all untruthful speaking about our neighbor1 in or out of court4 #id4 ,how does one bear false witness in court8 ,when a witness swears to a lie1 and when a judge decides wrong to be right1 and right to be wrong4 #ie4 ,how do we bear false witness out of court8 ,when we tell lies about our neighbor and slander or defame him in our conversation4 ,eph4 #d3be4 ,wherefore1 putting away lying1 speak every man truth with his neighbor4 #if4 ,do we sin when we speak truthfully of our neighbor's faults8 ,yes2 when we do so with an unloving heart1 either because we wish to hurt our neighbor1 or thoughtlessly and in gossiping4 ,matt4 #ab3cf4 ,every idle word that man shall speak1 they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment4 #ig4 ,what does ,god require of us in the eighth commandment8 ,we must always be truthful1 excuse1 and speak well of our neighbor1 as far as truth permits1 and look upon all his acts as well-meant4 #a ,cor4 #ac3e-g4 ,love thinketh no evil2 rejoiceth not in iniquity1 but rejoiceth in the truth2 beareth all things1 believeth all things1 hopeth all things1 endureth all things4 ,,the ,,ninth ,,commandment4 ,thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house4 ,that is1 ,we should fear and love ,god1 and not by deceit or craft seek to gain our neighbor's inheritance or home1 nor try to get it though we seem to have some right thereto1 but help him to keep his own4 ,,the ,,tenth ,,commandment4 ,thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife1 nor his man-servant1 nor his maid-servant1 nor his cattle1 nor anything that is his4 ,that is1 ,we should fear and love ,god1 and not estrange1 force1 or entice away from our neighbor1 his wife1 servants1 or cattle1 but urge them to stay and do their duty4 #ih4 ,what do the ninth and tenth commandments forbid8 ,all sinful desire to get what belongs to our neighbor4 #ii4 ,what does ,god require of us in the ninth and tenth commandments8 ,we must heartily wish our neighbor all good1 rejoice in his success1 and help him to keep what he owns4 99 99 99 99 99 #ajj4 ,what1 then1 does ,god require of us in ,his holy ,law8 ,perfect purity and holiness in all our thoughts and desires1 words and acts4 ,james #b3aj4 ,whosoever shall keep the whole law1 and yet offend in one point1 he is guilty of all4 ,matt #e3dh4 ,be ye therefore perfect1 even as your ,father which is in heaven is perfect4 #aja4 ,what does ,god say of all his commandment8 ,i the ,lord thy ,god am a jealous ,god1 visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me2 and showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me1 and keep my commandments4 ,that is1 ,god threatens to punish all who transgress these commandments2 we should therefore fear ,his wrath1 and do nothing against them4 ,on the other hand ,he promises grace and every blessing to all who keep these commandments2 we should therefore love ,him and trust in ,him1 and gladly do according to ,his commandments4 #ajb4 ,of what does ,god remind us by these words8 ,he reminds us of the fact that ,he is a just ,god1 who in ,his holy wrath punishes every sin4 #ajc4 ,what is sin8 ,sin is any thought or feeling1 word or act1 which is contrary to ,god's holy ,law4 #ajd4 ,what is meant by original sin8 ,original sin is the inborn wickedness1 deep corruption1 and evil disposition1 of the human heart4 ,ps4 #ea3e4 ,behold1 ,i was shapen in iniquity2 and in sin did my mother conceive me4 ,rom4 #e3ab4 ,by one man sin entered into the world1 and death by sin2 and so death passed upon all men1 for that all have sinned4 #aje4 ,what is actual sin8 ,actual sin is all evil thoughts and desires1 words and acts1 springing from original sin4 #ajf4 ,is neglecting to do good as sinful as doing wrong8 ,yes1 indeed2 to him that knoweth to do good1 and doeth it not1 to him it is sin4 ,james #d3ag4 #ajg4 ,do the children of ,god always live according to the will of their heavenly ,father8 ,they hate sin1 and heartily strive to keep the law of ,god2 but it is their experience that they sin every day1 and that the new life within them is weak4 ,ps4 #ai3ab4 ,who can understand his errors8 cleanse thou me from secret faults8 ,rom4 #g3ai4 ,the good that ,i would ,i do not3 but the evil which ,i would not1 that ,i do4 #ajh4 ,how do the children of ,god feel and act when they find that they have sinned8 ,they are deeply grieved1 they ask their heavenly ,father to forgive them1 and earnestly strive to put off sin4 #aji4 ,what do the children of the world think of sin8 ,they love sin1 and do not ask to be forgiven4 #aaj4 ,how does ,god threaten those who transgress ,his commandments8 ,he will visit1 that is1 punish1 their wickedness4 #aaa4 ,how does ,god punish sin8 ,in soul and body2 now and forever4 ,gal4 #c3aj4 ,cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them4 #aab4 ,what does ,god promise all who keep ,his commandments8 ,he will have mercy upon them in a thousand generations4 #aac4 ,what is here understood by mercy8 ,every blessing for soul and body1 now and forever4 #a ,tim4 #d3h4 ,godliness is profitable unto all things1 having promise of the life that now is1 and of that which is to come4 99 99 99 99 99 #aad4 ,what way of salvation does the ,law then point out to us8 ,it says1 ,keep the commandments and you shall be saved4 ,luke #aj3bh4 ,this do1 and thou shalt live4 #aae4 ,can any man1 then1 keep ,god's commandments so perfectly that he thereby is justified and saved8 ,no2 every man is a sinner1 and he lacks that perfect love which is the fulfillment of the law4 ,rom4 #aj3c4 ,for they being ignorant of ,god's righteousness1 and going about to establish their own righteousness1 have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of ,god4 #aaf4 ,but does the ,word of ,god point out a way to us in which a sinner may be justified and saved8 ,yes2 in the blessed ,gospel4 ,rom4 #a3af4 ,i am not ashamed of the gospel of ,christ3 for it is the power of ,god unto salvation to every one that believeth4 #aag4 ,what parts of the catechism treat about the gospel8 ,the four last parts4 ,,part ,,two4 ,,the ,,three ,,articles ,,of ,,the ,,creed4 #aah4 ,of what do the three articles treat8 ,of the nature1 will1 and works of the triune ,god4 #aai4 ,how do you know there is a ,god8 #a4 ,from the world's creation1 its preservation and government4 ,rom4 #a3ai1 #bj4 ,that which may be known of ,god is manifest in them2 for ,god hath showed it unto them4 ,for the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen1 being understood by the things that are made1 even his eternal power and divinity2 so that they are without excuse4 #b4 ,from my conscience1 which is troubled when ,i do evil and rejoices when ,i do good4 ,rom4 #b3ae4 ,they 7the ,gentiles7 show the law written in their hearts1 their conscience also bearing witness1 and their thoughts the meanwhile accusing or else excusing one another4 #c4 ,from the holy ,scriptures wherein ,he still more clearly reveals ,himself4 ,john #a3ah4 ,no man hath seen ,god at any time2 the only begotten ,son1 which is in the bosom of the ,father1 he hath declared him4 #abj4 ,what is ,god8 ,god is a spirit1 who is eternal and almighty2 all-knowing and everywhere present2 wise1 good1 and merciful2 holy1 true1 and just4 ,john #d3bd4 ,god is a ,spirit3 and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth4 ,ps4 #ij3b4 ,before the mountains were brought forth1 or even thou hadst formed the earth and the world1 even from everlasting to everlasting thou art ,god4 ,luke #a3cg4 ,with ,god nothing shall be impossible4 #a ,john #c3bj4 ,god knoweth all things4 ,ps4 #aci3g4 ,whither shall ,i go from thy spirit6 or thither shall ,i flee from thy presence8 ,ps4 #ajd3bd4 ,o ,lord1 how manifold are thy works6 in wisdom hast thou made them all4 #a ,john #d3af4 ,god is love4 ,ps4 #ajf3a4 ,o give thanks unto the ,lord2 for he is good3 for his mercy endureth forever4 ,ps4 #ajc3ac4 ,like as a father pitieth his children1 so the ,lord pitieth them that fear him4 ,isa4 #f3c4 ,holy1 holy1 holy1 is the ,lord of hosts3 all the earth is full of his glory4 ,num4 #bc3ai4 ,god is not a man1 that he should lie2 neither the son of man1 that he should repent2 hath he said1 and shall he not do it8 ,or hath he spoken1 and shall he not make it good8 ,rom4 #b3f4 ,god will render to every man according to his deeds4 #aba4 ,are there more ,gods than one8 ,no2 there is but one ,god1 and there is none else besides ,him4 ,deut4 #f3d4 ,hear1 ,o ,israel3 the ,lord our ,god is one ,lord4 #abb4 ,how many persons are there in the ,godhead8 ,three2 the ,father1 the ,son1 and the ,holy ,spirit4 ,these three are perfectly alike in character1 and equal in greatness4 ,matt4 #bh3ai4 ,go ye therefore1 and teach all nations1 baptizing them in the name of the ,father1 and of the ,son1 and of the ,holy ,ghost4 ,,the ,,first ,,article4 ,,concerning ,,creation4 ,i believe in ,god the ,father ,almighty1 ,maker of heaven and earth4 ,that is1 ,i believe that ,god has made me and all other creatures2 that ,he has given me body and soul1 eyes1 ears1 and all other members1 my reason1 and all my senses4 ,i also believe that ,he preserves all ,he has made1 and that ,he daily provides me with all ,i need2 giving me clothing and food1 home and family1 and every good thing4 ,i further believe that ,he protects me from all danger1 and keeps me from all evil2 not because ,i have deserved it1 but because ,he is a loving and merciful ,father4 ,for all these blessings it is my duty to serve ,him thankfully and obediently all the days of my life4 ,all this is certainly true4 #abc4 ,what do you mean when you say1 ,i believe in ,god the ,father8 ,i believe that ,god is the ,father of ,jesus ,christ1 and my ,father2 and ,i surrender myself to ,him1 trusting with all my heart in ,his grace and love4 #abd4 ,why do we call ,god the ,maker of heaven and earth8 ,because ,he has made heaven and earth to come forth by ,his almighty ,word4 ,ps4 #cc3i4 ,he spoke1 and it was done2 he commanded1 and it stood fast4 #abe4 ,does ,god yet care for what ,he has made8 ,yes2 by ,his watchful care ,he preserves and governs all things4 #abf4 ,how does ,god preserve all things8 ,he lets all things continue as long as ,he thinks well1 and ,he cares like a father for all ,his creatures4 ,gen4 #h3bb4 ,while the earth remaineth1 seedtime and harvest1 and cold and heat1 and summer and winter1 and day and night1 shall not cease4 ,acts #ag3be4 ,he giveth to all life1 and breath1 and all things4 ,ps4 #ajd3bg4 ,these wait all upon thee2 that thou mayest give them their meat in due season4 #abg4 ,for whom does ,god care most8 ,for man2 and especially for ,his believing children4 ,matt4 #f3bf1 #bg1 #bh1 #cj4 ,behold the fowls of the air3 for they sow not1 neither do they reap1 nor gather into barns2 yet your heavenly ,father feedeth them4 ,are ye not much better than they8 ,which of you by taking thought1 can add one cubit to his stature8 ,and why take ye thought for raiment8 ,consider the lilies of the field1 how they grow2 they toil not1 neither do they spin4 ,wherefore1 if ,god so clothe the grass of the field1 which to-day is1 and to-morrow is cast into the oven1 shall he not much more clothe you1 ,o ye of little faith8 #abh4 ,how does ,god govern men with regard to their sins8 ,he suffers them to sin1 sets limits to their sinning1 and so guides the result that everything will be for their good who love ,him4 ,gen4 #ej3bj4 ,r4 ,v4 ,ye meant evil against me2 but ,god meant it for good4 #abi4 ,do we always understand the ways of ,god's providence8 ,no2 ,his ways are often hidden from our eyes2 but even then they are the kindest and best4 ,isa4 #ee3h1 #i4 ,for my thoughts are not your thoughts1 neither are your ways my ways1 saith the ,lord4 ,for as the heavens are higher than the earth1 so are my ways higher than your ways1 and my thoughts than your thoughts4 #acj4 ,in whose care may you therefore safely leave yourself8 ,in ,god's care1 who protects me from all danger1 and keeps me from all evil4 #a ,pet4 #e3g4 ,casting all your care upon him3 for he careth for you4 #aca4 ,have you deserved all this8 ,not in the least2 ,he does all this1 not because ,i have deserved it1 but because ,he is a loving and merciful ,father4 ,gen4 #cb3aj4 ,i am not worthy of the least of all the mercies1 and of all the truth1 which thou hast showed unto thy servant4 #acb4 ,what do you owe ,god for all his goodness8 ,it is my duty to serve ,him thankfully and obediently all the days of my life4 ,ps4 #ajc3b4 ,bless the ,lord1 ,o my soul1 and forget not all his benefits4 #acc4 ,which are the most excellent of the heavenly creatures8 ,the holy angels4 #acd4 ,what is the work of the holy angels8 ,they praise ,god1 and serve him1 especially by ministering to ,his children4 ,heb4 #a3ad4 ,are they not all ministering spirits1 sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation4 #ace4 ,are there not also evil angels8 ,yes2 there are evil angels who have fallen away from ,god through pride and disobedience1 and are forever excluded from fellowship with ,him4 ,the devil is their king4 #acf4 ,which is the most excellent of the earthly creatures8 ,man1 to whom ,god gave power to rule over the earth4 #acg4 ,what was the character of man as he was made by ,god8 ,adam and ,eve were innocent1 without sin1 and like ,god4 ,gen4 #a3bg4 ,r4 ,v4 ,god made man in his own image1 in the image of ,god made he him3 male and female made he them4 #ach4 ,in what did the image of ,god in man consist8 ,in true wisdom1 righteousness and holiness1 peace and joy4 ,eph4 #d3bd4 ,put on the new man1 which after ,god is created in righteousness and holiness4 #aci4 ,what benefit did the human body have from the image of ,god8 ,perfect health1 immortality1 and a life free from care in ,paradise4 #adj4 ,did our first parents remain innocent and without sin8 ,no2 they sinned and lost the image of ,god1 and thus sin and death entered into the world4 ,gen4 #b3ag4 ,in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die4 ,rom4 #f3bc4 ,the wages of sin is death4 #ada4 ,in what did their sin consist8 ,it consisted especially in the unbelief of their hearts and in their selfishness and disobedience4 #adb4 ,who led them astray8 ,they permitted the devil to lead them astray4 ,gen4 #c3a-e4 ,john #h3dd4 ,the devil was a murderer from the beginning1 and abode not in the truth1 because there is no truth in him4 ,for he is a liar1 and the father of it4 #adc4 ,how has sin injured the human soul8 #a4 ,it has darkened the understanding4 ,see #a ,cor4 #b3ad4 #b4 ,it has made the will incapable of what is good1 and desirous of all that is evil4 ,rom4 #h3g4 ,the carnal mind is enmity against ,god4 #c4 ,it has disturbed the peace and joy of conscience4 ,gen4 #c3h1 #aj4 #add4 ,how has sin injured the human body8 ,sin has made the body a tool of every evil passion1 and has brought upon it disease1 distress1 countless pains1 and finally death4 ,job #ad3a1 #b4 ,man that is born of a woman is of few days1 and full of trouble4 ,he cometh forth like a flower1 and is cut down3 he fleeth also as a shadow1 and continueth not4 #ade4 ,have all men become sinners through the fall of our first parents8 ,yes2 sin and death have spread from our first parents to the whole human race4 ,rom4 #e3ah4 ,by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation4 #adf4 ,will ,god1 then1 leave all men to perish8 ,no2 ,god has in love sent ,his ,son ,jesus ,christ to save man4 ,john #c3af4 ,for ,god so loved the world1 that he gave his only begotten ,son1 that whosoever believeth in him should not perish1 but have everlasting life4 #adg4 ,when was this ,savior first promised to the world8 ,immediately after the fall4 ,gen4 #c3ae4 ,the seed of the woman shall bruise the serpent's head4 #adh4 ,when was ,christ sent to the world8 ,in the fulness of time2 that is1 the time appointed and prepared by ,god ,himself4 ,gal4 #d3d4 ,r4 ,v4 ,when the fulness of the time was come1 ,god sent forth his ,son born of a woman4 ,,the ,,second ,,article4 ,,concerning ,,redemption4 ,i believe in ,jesus ,christ ,his only ,son1 our ,lord2 who was conceived by the ,holy ,ghost1 born of the ,virgin ,mary2 suffered under ,pontius ,pilate1 was crucified1 dead1 and buried2 ,he descended into hell2 the third day ,he rose again from the dead2 ,he ascended into heaven1 and sitteth on the right hand of ,god the ,father ,almighty2 from whence ,he shall come to judge the quick and the dead4 ,that is1 ,i believe that ,jesus ,christ is true ,god1 begotten of the ,father from eternity2 ,i also believe that ,he is true man1 born of the ,virgin ,mary2 that ,he is my ,lord1 who has redeemed me1 a lost and condemned sinner2 who has freed me from sin1 from death1 and from the power of ,satan1 not with gold or silver1 but with ,his holy and precious blood and ,his innocent death4 ,all this ,he has done that ,i might be ,his own1 and that ,i might serve ,him in righteousness1 innocence1 and happiness1 and live and reign with ,him in ,his kingdom forever1 even as ,he arose from the dead1 lives and reigns through all eternity4 ,all this is certainly true4 #adi4 ,what do you mean when you say ,i believe in ,jesus ,christ8 ,trusting in ,jesus ,christ with all my heart1 ,i surrender myself to ,him as my only ,savior from sin1 and death1 and the power of ,satan4 ,acts #d3ab4 ,neither is there salvation in any other3 for there is none other name under heaven given among men1 whereby we must be saved4 #aej4 ,who is ,jesus ,christ8 ,the ,son of ,god and the ,son of ,mary1 true ,god and true man4 #aea4 ,how does ,christ have divine nature8 ,he is begotten of the ,father from eternity4 #aeb4 ,how does ,christ have human nature8 ,he is conceived by the ,holy ,ghost1 and born of the ,virgin ,mary4 #aec4 ,what does the ,bible say about ,christ being true ,god8 ,the ,bible calls ,him the only begotten ,son of ,god1 and one with the ,father4 ,the ,bible also expressly calls ,him ,god4 ,john #aj3cj4 ,i and my ,father are one4 ,john #e3bc4 ,all men should honor the ,son1 even as they honor the ,father4 ,he that honoreth not the ,son honoreth not the ,father which hath sent ,him4 #a ,john #e3bj4 ,this is the true ,god1 and eternal life4 ,john #a3a4 ,in the beginning was the ,word1 and the ,word was with ,god1 and the ,word was ,god4 ,john #c3af4 #aed4 ,what does the ,bible say about ,christ being both ,god and man8 ,it says1 ,the ,word was made flesh1 and dwelt among us4 ,john #a3ad4 ,and1 ,when the fulness of the time came1 ,god sent forth ,his ,son1 born of a woman4 ,r4 ,v4 ,gal4 #d3d4 #aee4 ,why must the ,son of ,god become true man8 ,in order that ,he might suffer and die for us4 #aef4 ,why must our ,savior be true ,god8 ,in order that ,his death and ,his blood might have everlasting power to atone for sin4 #aeg4 ,is ,jesus conceived and born with sin8 ,no2 ,he is conceived by the ,holy ,ghost and therefore without sin4 ,luke #a3ce4 ,the ,holy ,ghost shall come upon thee1 and the power of the ,highest shall overshadow thee3 therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the ,son of ,god4 #aeh4 ,what does the name ,jesus signify8 ,a ,savior4 ,matt4 #a3ba4 ,thou shalt call ,his name ,jesus3 for ,he shall save ,his people from their sins4 #aei4 ,what does the name ,christ signify8 ,the same as ,messiah2 that is1 the ,anointed or the ,consecrated4 #afj4 ,how was ,jesus anointed8 ,he was anointed with the ,holy ,ghost and with power4 ,acts #aj3ch4 #afa4 ,for what offices was ,jesus anointed and consecrated8 ,the offices of ,high ,priest1 ,prophet1 and ,king4 #afb4 ,what is ,christ's work as ,high ,priest8 ,he offered up ,himself a sacrifice for our sins1 and ever prays for us4 ,heb4 #g3bf1 #bg4 ,r4 ,v4 ,for such a high priest became us1--who needeth not daily as those high priests1 to offer up sacrifices1 first for his own sins1 and then for the sins of the people3 for this ,he did once for all1 when he offered up himself4 ,rom4 #h3cd4 ,jesus ,christ1 who also maketh intercession for us4 #afc4 ,what is ,christ's work as ,prophet8 ,he teaches us the will of ,god concerning our salvation4 ,luke #bd3 #ai4 ,jesus of ,nazareth1 which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before ,god and all the people4 #afd4 ,what is ,christ's work as ,king8 ,he governs and keeps ,his children1 and defends them against their enemies4 ,luke #a3cc4 ,and he shall reign over the house of ,jacob for ever2 and of his kingdom there shall be no end4 ,rev4 #ag3ad4 ,he is the ,lord of lords1 and the ,king of kings4 #afe4 ,how are the believers named after ,christ8 ,they are called ,christians2 meaning1 the anointed4 #a ,john #b3bj4 ,ye have an anointing from the ,holy ,one1 and ye know all things4 #aff4 ,with what means has ,christ redeemed us8 ,he has paid for our sins with ,his holy and precious blood and ,his innocent death1 and ,he has fulfilled the law in our stead with ,his holy life and ,his perfect obedience4 #a ,pet4 #a3ah1 #ai4 ,r4 ,v4 ,ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things1 as silver and gold1 from your vain manner of life2 but with precious blood1 as of a lamb without blemish and without spot1 even the blood of ,christ4 #afg4 ,whom has ,christ redeemed8 ,he has redeemed me1 a lost and condemned sinner4 #afh4 ,has not ,christ redeemed all mankind8 ,yes1 ,he has2 ,he gave ,himself a ransom for all4 #a ,tim4 #b3f4 #a ,john #b3b4 ,he is the propitiation for our sins2 and not for ours only1 but also for the sins of the whole world4 #afi4 ,but are not many1 thus redeemed1 yet lost8 ,yes1 indeed2 many reject ,him because of their unbelief and love of sin4 #b ,pet4 #b3a4 ,denying the ,lord who bought them4 ,john #c3ah4 ,he that believeth not is condemned already1 because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten ,son of ,god4 #agj4 ,who get a share in the redemption of ,christ8 ,those who repent their sins and believe in ,him4 #aga4 ,what benefit does the believer have from the redemption of ,christ8 ,by this redemption he is freed from sin1 from death1 and from the power of ,satan4 #agb4 ,in what way is the believer freed from sin by the redemption of ,christ8 #a4 ,the guilt and punishment of sin are removed from him4 ,col4 #a3ad4 ,we have redemption through ,his blood1 even the forgiveness of sins4 #b4 ,sin rules over him no longer4 ,rom4 #f3ad4 ,sin shall not have dominion over you4 #c4 ,when he dies1 sin is entirely rooted out from him4 #agc4 ,in what way is the believer freed from death by the redemption of ,christ8 ,spiritual death has lost its power over him1 temporal death is but an entrance into perfect life1 and eternal death he no longer fears4 ,john #aa3be1 #bf4 ,jesus said unto her1 ,i am the resurrection and the life3 he that believeth in me1 though he were dead1 yet shall he live2 and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die4 #agd4 ,in what way is the believer freed from the power of ,satan by the redemption of ,christ8 ,satan has no power over the believer1 unless the believer yield himself into his service4 ,heb4 #b3ad4 ,r4 ,v4 ,since then the children are sharers in flesh and blood1 he also himself in like manner partook of the same2 that through death he might bring to nought him that had the power of death1 that is1 the devil4 #age4 ,for what purpose has ,christ redeemed you8 ,he has redeemed me in order that ,i might be ,his own1 live with ,him in ,his kingdom1 and serve ,him in righteousness1 innocence1 and happiness4 #a ,cor4 #f3bj4 ,r4 ,v4 ,ye are not your own1 for ye were bought with a price2 glorify ,god therefore in your body4 ,titus #b3ad4 ,r4 ,v4 ,he gave himself for us1 that he might redeem us from all iniquity1 and purify unto himself a people for his own possession1 zealous of good works4 #agf4 ,what did ,christ do in order to become our ,savior and ,redeemer8 ,he humbled ,himself1 and became obedient unto death1 even the death of the cross4 ,phil4 #b3h4 #agg4 ,how many steps do you notice in the humiliation of ,christ8 ,five3 the birth in poverty2 the suffering2 the crucifixion2 the death2 the burial4 #agh4 ,why did ,christ begin ,his life on earth with the birth in poverty8 ,he began ,his life in poverty to show that ,his kingdom is not of this world1 and that we might be made rich through ,his poverty4 #agi4 ,when was the suffering of ,christ greatest8 ,in the night before ,his death1 and on ,good ,friday1 when ,he was delivered into the hands of ,his enemies1 and was bound1 beaten1 scourged1 crowned with thorns1 and finally nailed to the cross4 #ahj4 ,did ,christ suffer bodily pain only8 ,no2 ,his greatest suffering was a fearful anguish of soul on account of our sins4 #aha4 ,when in particular did he suffer this anguish8 ,in the garden1 when ,his sweat was as drops of blood and ,he said1 ,my soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death2 and on the cross1 when ,he cried1 ,my ,god1 my ,god1 why hast ,thou forsaken me8 ,isa4 #ec3d1 #e4 ,surely he hath borne our griefs1 and carried our sorrows3 ,but he was wounded for our transgressions1 he was bruised for our iniquities3 the chastisement of our peace was upon him2 and with his stripes we are healed4 #ahb4 ,how did ,christ act through all this suffering8 ,he was patient as a lamb that is lead to the slaughter4 ,isa4 #ec3g4 #ahc4 ,what did ,christ accomplish for us by ,his death on the cross8 ,by ,his death ,he has paid the wages of sin1 which is death4 ,rom4 #e3aj4 ,when we were enemies1 we were reconciled to ,god by the death of his ,son4 #ahd4 ,what comfort do we have from the burial of ,christ8 ,he has buried our sins1 hallowed our graves1 and taken away their horror4 #ahe4 ,how should we look upon the life and suffering of ,christ in ,his humiliation8 ,we should look upon ,his life and ,his suffering as an atonement for our sins1 and as an example to the believer of holiness in life and patience in suffering4 #a ,pet4 #b3ba4 ,christ also suffered for us1 leaving us an example1 that ye should follow ,his steps4 #ahf4 ,did ,christ remain in humiliation and death8 ,no2 ,god exalted ,him and gave ,him a name which is above every name4 ,phil4 #b3i4 #ahg4 ,how many steps do you notice in the exaltation of ,christ8 ,five3 ,his descent into hell2 ,his resurrection2 ,his ascension2 ,his session at the right hand of the ,father2 ,his coming to judge the quick and the dead4 #ahh4 ,what did ,christ accomplish when he descended into hell8 ,he made known the victory which ,he had won over the devil1 and preached to the spirits in prison4 #a ,pet4 #c3ah1 #ai4 #ahi4 ,what benefit do we have from the resurrection of ,christ8 #a4 ,the resurrection assures us that ,christ is the ,son of ,god1 and that ,he has conquered death and fully satisfied for our sins4 ,rom4 #a3d4 ,declared to be the ,son of ,god by the resurrection from the dead4 #a ,cor4 #ae3ad4 ,if ,christ be not risen1 then is our preaching vain1 and your faith is also vain4 #b4 ,the resurrection gives us power to arise from spiritual death1 and to live a new and holy life4 ,rom4 #f3d4 ,as ,christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the ,father1 even so we also should walk in newness of life4 #c4 ,the resurrection assures us that our bodies shall arise in glory on the last day4 #aij4 ,what command did ,christ give ,his disciples before ,his ascension8 ,he commanded them to go out into the whole world and preach the gospel to all nations4 ,missions4 ,matt4 #bh3ai2 ,mark4 #af3ae4 #aia4 ,what is meant by the ascension of ,christ8 ,he left the earth1 so that ,he is no longer visibly present1 and ,he entered into ,his ,father's glory to prepare a place for us in the heavenly mansions4 ,john #ad3b4 ,in my ,father's house are many mansions2 ,i go to prepare a place for you4 #aib4 ,what does the ascension of ,christ teach us8 ,it teaches us to be heavenly-minded1 and to have a desire to depart and be with ,christ4 ,col4 #c3a4 ,if ye then be risen with ,christ1 seek those things which are above1 where ,christ sitteth on the right hand of ,god4 #aic4 ,what does ,christ's session on the right hand of the ,father signify8 ,it signifies that ,he shares also as true man in the power and glory of ,god1 and rules over all things4 #a ,pet4 #c3bb4 ,r4 ,v4 ,he is on the right hand of ,god1 having gone into heaven2 angels and authorities and powers being made subject to ,him4 #aid4 ,what benefit do we have from ,christ's session on the right hand of the ,father8 ,he protects ,his kingdom from its enemies1 prays for us1 and sends us ,his ,holy ,spirit4 #aie4 ,is ,christ no longer present on earth8 ,yes2 ,he is present in a real1 though invisible1 manner4 ,matt4 #bh3bj4 ,and lo1 ,i am with you always1 even unto the end of the world4 #aif4 ,when will ,he again come to earth in a visible manner8 ,on the last day1 when ,he comes to judge the quick and the dead4 ,luke #ba3bg4 ,and then shall they see the ,son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory4 #b ,cor4 #e3aj4 ,we must all appear before the judgment seat of ,christ2 that every one may receive the things done in the body1 according to that he hath done1 whether it be good or bad4 #aig4 ,by what rule will ,christ judge us8 ,he will judge us by ,his ,word4 ,john #ab3dh4 ,the ,word that ,i have spoken1 the same shall judge him in the last day4 #aih4 ,is it sufficient that you know all these things about ,christ and hold them to be true8 ,no2 the ,holy ,spirit must teach me to know ,christ in a true and living faith4 ,,the ,,third ,,article4 ,,concerning ,,sanctification4 ,i believe in the ,holy ,ghost2 the holy ,christian church1 the communion of saints2 the forgiveness of sins2 the resurrection of the body2 and life everlasting4 ,amen4 ,that is1 ,i believe that ,i cannot through my own strength believe in ,jesus ,christ my ,lord1 or come to ,him4 ,this is the work of the ,holy ,spirit alone1 who has called me through the gospel1 enlightened me with ,his gifts1 and sanctified and preserved me in the true faith2 ,even as ,he calls1 gathers1 enlightens1 and sanctifies the whole ,christian church on earth1 and preserves it in fellowship with ,jesus ,christ in the one true faith4 ,in this ,christian church ,he daily forgives me and all believers all our sins1 and ,he will raise up me and all the dead on the last day1 and will give me and all believers everlasting life4 ,all this is certainly true4 #aii4 ,what do you mean when you say1 ,i believe in the ,holy ,ghost8 ,i trust with all my heart in the ,holy ,ghost as my guide and my sanctifier1 who gives me strength to believe in ,jesus and to live according to ,his will4 #a ,cor4 #ab3c4 ,no man can say that ,jesus is the ,lord1 but by the ,holy ,ghost4 #bjj4 ,who is the ,holy ,ghost8 ,the ,holy ,ghost is true ,god together with the ,father and the ,son4 #a ,cor4 #b3aj4 ,the ,spirit searcheth all things1 yea1 the deep things of ,god4 #a ,cor4 #c3af4 ,know ye not that ye are the temple of ,god1 and that the ,spirit of ,god dwelleth in you4 #bja4 ,what is the work of the ,holy ,spirit8 ,to call1 enlighten1 sanctify1 and preserve4 #bjb4 ,how does the ,holy ,spirit call us8 ,the ,holy ,spirit calls us by awakening in our hearts a deep sense of sin1 and by inviting us to accept the grace of ,god in ,christ4 ,eph4 #e3ad4 ,awake thou that sleepest1 and arise from the dead1 and ,christ shall give thee light4 #bjc4 ,by what means does the ,holy ,spirit call us8 ,by the ,word of ,god2 using the law to awaken our hearts1 and the gospel to invite us to ,christ4 ,rom4 #c3bj4 ,by the law is the knowledge of sin4 #b ,thess4 #b3ad4 ,he called you by our gospel1 to the obtaining of the glory of our ,lord ,jesus ,christ4 ,matt4 #bb3a-ad4 #bjd4 ,what means does ,god use to make us heed the call of the ,holy ,spirit8 ,to this end ,he often uses suffering1 often blessings1 often the example of others1 and such other means as may lead us to reflect4 #bje4 ,do all obey the call of the ,holy ,spirit8 ,no2 many resist the ,holy ,spirit1 and will not repent and come to ,christ4 ,acts #g3ea4 ,ye do always resist the ,holy ,ghost4 ,isa4 #fe3b4 ,i have spread out my hands all the day to a rebellious people4 #bjf4 ,when does a person harden his heart8 ,a person hardens his heart when he persistently despises and opposes the voice of the ,holy ,spirit in his conscience4 #bjg4 ,who obey the call of the ,holy ,spirit8 ,they who repent their sins and believe the ,gospel4 ,mark4 #a3ae4 ,the time is fulfilled1 and the kingdom of ,god is at hand3 repent ye1 and believe the gospel4 #bjh4 ,what is it to repent8 ,he who truly repents1 feels his sins with shame and sorrow1 he freely confesses his sins to ,god1 and earnestly seeks the grace of ,god in ,christ4 ,isa4 #ee3g4 ,let the wicked forsake his way1 and the unrighteous man his thoughts3 and let him return unto the ,lord1 and ,he will have mercy upon him2 and to our ,god1 for ,he will abundantly pardon4 #b ,cor4 #g3aj4 ,r4 ,v4 ,godly sorrow worketh repentance unto salvation1 a repentance which bringeth no regret3 but the sorrow of the world worketh death4 ,ps4 #cb3e4 ,i acknowledged my sin unto thee2 and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin4 #bji4 ,how do we learn that the grace of ,god is found in ,christ8 ,we learn this through the enlightenment of the ,holy ,spirit4 #baj4 ,what is meant by the enlightenment of the ,holy ,spirit8 ,through the enlightenment of the ,holy ,spirit our knowledge of the ,gospel truths becomes a living and saving knowledge to our hearts4 ,john #ad3bf4 ,but the ,comforter1 the ,holy ,ghost1 whom the ,father will send in my name1 he shall teach you all things1 and bring all things to your remembrance1 whatsoever ,i have said unto you4 ,john #af3ac4 ,when he1 the ,spirit of truth1 is come1 he will guide you into all truth4 #baa4 ,of what nature is our knowledge of these truths before the ,holy ,spirit has enlightened our hearts8 ,it is a dead knowledge only1 which does not lead to repentance and faith1 but leaves us in our sins4 #bab4 ,what is the true and living faith in ,jesus ,christ8 ,this is faith1 that a repentant sinner lays hold of ,christ as his only ,savior from sin1 and death1 and the power of ,satan2 ,that he takes refuge with ,christ and ,his righteousness1 and builds thereon with the confidence of his whole heart4 #bac4 ,can only a repentant sinner have this faith in ,christ8 ,yes2 the faith which lays hold of ,christ and ,his righteousness1 can be wrought in that heart only which bitterly feels the pain and misery of living in sin4 ,matt4 #i3ab4 ,they that be whole need not a physician1 but they that are sick4 #bad4 ,is the true and living faith always and in all persons equally strong8 ,no2 it is often very weak and scarcely able to avail itself of the grace of ,god4 ,mark #i3bd4 ,lord1 ,i believe2 help thou my unbelief4 #bae4 ,whereby may we know whether this weak faith is true and living8 ,the true and living faith is known by an earnest hatred of sin1 and an eager longing for grace4 #baf4 ,does ,god accept this weak faith8 ,yes1 indeed2 only it be true and sincere4 ,isa4 #db3c4 ,a bruised reed shall he not break1 and the smoking flax shall he not quench4 #bag4 ,what benefit do we have from the true and living faith in ,jesus ,christ8 ,by faith we are justified1 born anew1 sanctified1 and finally saved forever4 #bah4 ,what is ,justification8 ,justification is the gracious act of ,god whereby ,he for ,christ's sake acquits a repentant and believing sinner of his sin and guilt1 and looks upon him1 in ,christ1 as though he had never sinned4 #b ,cor4 #e3ba4 ,for he hath made him to be sin for us1 who knew no sin that we might be made the righteousness of ,god in him4 ,rom4 #c3bd4 7,they are7 justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in ,christ ,jesus4 #bai4 ,what1 then1 does the believer receive through justification8 ,he receives the forgiveness of sins1 and is adopted as a child of ,god4 ,eph4 #a3g4 ,in whom we have redemption through his blood1 the forgiveness of sins1 according to the riches of his grace4 ,gal4 #c3bf4 ,for ye are the children of ,god by faith in ,christ ,jesus4 ,acts #aj3dc4 ,to him give all the prophets witness1 that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins4 #bbj4 ,what moves ,god to forgive sin so freely8 ,his everlasting love and mercy alone4 #bba4 ,for whose sake does ,god forgive us our sins8 ,for ,christ's sake1 who has satisfied for the sins of the whole world by ,his death on the cross4 ,john #a3bi4 ,behold the lamb of ,god1 which taketh away the sin of the world4 #bbb4 ,to what does the forgiveness of sins necessarily lead8 ,the forgiveness of sins leads to the full enjoyment of the blessed rights which belong to a child of ,god2 it also gives free access to the ,father's fellowship and blessing1 and to the glorious inheritance of eternal life4 ,ps4 #cb3a1 #b4 ,blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven1 whose sin is covered4 ,blessed is the man unto whom the ,lord imputeth not iniquity1 and in whose spirit there is no guile4 ,rom4 #h3ag4 ,and if we are children1 then heirs2 heirs of ,god1 and joint-heirs with ,christ4 #bbc4 ,what is the ,new ,birth8 ,the ,new ,birth is the gracious work of the ,holy ,spirit whereby ,he1 through ,his indwelling in our hearts1 renews the image of ,god in us1 and thus creates a new spiritual man4 #b ,cor4 #e3ag4 ,if any man be in ,christ1 he is a new creature3 old things have passed away2 behold1 all things are new4 ,john #a3ab1 #ac4 ,but as many as received him1 to them gave he power to become the sons of ,god1 even to them that believe on his name3 ,which were born1 not of blood1 nor of the will of the flesh1 nor of the will of man1 but of ,god4 #bbd4 ,what change is wrought in us in the ,new ,birth8 ,we get a new heart or a new spiritual life2 namely1 ,in the understanding1 a new spiritual light2 ,in the conscience1 real peace and joy2 ,in the will1 a holy desire and a steadfast purpose4 ,ezek4 #cf3bf4 ,a new heart also will ,i give you1 and a new spirit will ,i put within you3 and ,i will take away the stony heart out of your flesh1 and ,i will give you a heart of flesh4 ,eph4 #d3bd4 ,put on the new man1 which after ,god is created in righteousness and true holiness4 ,gal4 #e3bb4 ,the fruit of the ,spirit is love1 joy1 peace4 #bbe4 ,in what does this new life really consist8 ,in consists in love to ,god who first loved us4 #bbf4 ,by what means is the ,new ,birth accomplished8 ,in little children it is accomplished by water and the ,spirit in baptism2 but in those who have fallen from the grace of their baptism1 also by the ,word of ,god4 ,john #c3e4 ,jesus answered1 ,verily1 verily1 ,i say unto thee1 ,except a man be born of water and of the ,spirit1 he cannot enter into the kingdom of ,god4 #a ,peter #a3bc4 ,being born again1 not of corruptible seed1 but of incorruptible1 by the word of ,god1 which liveth and abideth forever4 #bbg4 ,is the ,new ,birth necessary to our salvation8 ,yes1 indeed2 except a man be born anew1 he cannot see the kingdom of ,god4 ,john #c3 #c4 ,r4 ,v4 ,john #c3f4 ,that which is born of the flesh is flesh2 and that which is born of the ,spirit1 is spirit4 #bbh4 ,what does the ,holy ,spirit further work in the believer8 ,he sanctifies and preserves him4 #bbi4 ,what is ,sanctification8 ,sanctification is the gracious work of the ,holy ,spirit whereby ,he day by day renews the believer more and more after the image of ,god4 #bcj4 ,how is the daily renewal accomplished8 ,the old man1 or sin1 is put away more and more1 and the new man1 or the new spiritual life1 appears more and more in all our conduct4 ,eph4 #d3bb-bd4 ,r4 ,v4 ,put away1 as concerning your former manner of life1 the old man1 which waxeth corrupt after the lusts of deceit2 ,and be ye renewed in the spirit of your mind1 ,and put on the new man1 which after ,god hath been created in righteousness and holiness of truth4 #bca4 ,how does this new conduct appear in the daily life of a ,christian8 ,a ,christian denies himself1 strives against the devil1 the world1 and his own flesh2 he grows in love toward ,god and man1 and seeks to do the will of ,god in all things4 ,matt4 #af3bd4 ,if any man will come after me1 let him deny himself1 and take up his cross1 and follow me4 #a ,cor4 #af3ac4 ,watch ye1 stand fast in the faith1 quit you like men1 be strong4 #a ,tim4 #f3ab4 ,fight the good fight of faith1 lay hold on eternal life1 whereunto thou art also called1 and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses4 #bcb4 ,is the believer1 then1 justified and saved by his own good works8 ,no2 our best works avail nothing to this end3 we must build our hope of salvation on ,christ alone and ,his righteousness4 ,luk4 #ag3aj4 ,when ye shall have done all these things which are commanded you1 say1 ,we are unprofitable servants3 we have done that which was our duty to do4 #bcc4 ,what is the work of ,preservation done by the ,holy ,spirit8 ,preservation is the gracious work of the ,holy ,spirit whereby ,he keeps us1 through all temptations1 in the true and living faith in ,jesus1 until the end4 ,phil4 #a3f4 ,r4 ,v4 ,he which began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of ,jesus ,christ4 #bcd4 ,by what means does the ,holy ,spirit sanctify and preserve the believer8 ,by the ,word of ,god and the ,lord's ,supper4 #bce4 ,how does the ,holy ,spirit preserve the believer8 ,he teaches and guides1 corrects and comforts him4 #bcf4 ,what are they called whom the ,holy ,spirit thus sanctifies and preserves in faith8 ,they are called the children of ,god2 the ,elect of ,god2 ,holy and ,beloved2 ,members of the ,body of ,christ4 ,in a body they make up the holy ,christian church4 #bcg4 ,what is the holy ,christian church8 ,the holy ,christian ,church is the congregation of saints or true believers1 where the ,word of ,god is preached and the sacraments are administered according to the ordinance of ,god4 #bch4 ,why is the church called holy8 ,the church is called holy because of the indwelling of the ,holy ,spirit1 who performs ,his sanctifying work in all its members4 ,for this reason the church is called holy1 in spite of its sins and shortcomings4 #a ,peter #b3i4 ,ye are a chosen generation1 a royal priesthood1 a holy nation1 a peculiar people2 that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light4 #bci4 ,why is the church called universal8 ,the church is called universal because its object is to gather all nations1 and because it includes all true believers of all times and all places4 #bdj4 ,what is the state of the church on earth8 ,the church of ,god on earth is militant4 #bda4 ,who are the enemies of the church8 ,the enemies of the church are the devil1 the world1 and our own flesh4 ,its last enemy is death4 #bdb4 ,what will be the state of the church in heaven8 ,it will be triumphant1 because all its enemies are conquered4 ,rev4 #g3i1 #aj4 ,after this ,i beheld1 and1 lo1 a great multitude1 which no man could number1 of all nations1 and kindreds1 and people1 and tongues1 stood before the throne1 and before the ,lamb1 clothed with white robes1 and palms in their hands2 ,and cried with a loud voice1 saying1 ,salvation to our ,god which sitteth upon the throne1 and unto the ,lamb4 #bdc4 ,is the holy ,christian church found in this place8 ,yes2 in the congregation1 which in the ,scriptures is called the body of ,jesus ,christ1 and the house of ,god4 ,eph4 #a3bb1 #bc4 #a ,tim4 #c3ae4 #bdd4 ,are all the members of the organized body1 called a congregation1 true ,christians8 ,no2 in this organized body both hypocrites and true ,christians are found4 ,matt4 #ac3bd-cj2 #dg-ej4 #bde4 ,who are hypocrites8 ,hypocrites are they who indeed make outward confession of ,christ1 but who inwardly and in their conduct deny ,him4 #b ,tim4 #c3e4 ,having a form of godliness1 but denying the power thereof4 #bdf4 ,should not the congregation remove these hypocrites from its midst8 ,yes2 the congregation should expel the openly ungodly and unbelieving2 but it cannot judge concerning the secret thoughts of the heart4 #a ,cor4 #e3ac4 ,therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person4 ,matt4 #ah3ae-ag4 #bdg4 ,who1 then1 are true ,christians and the real members of the congregation8 ,they who believe in ,christ with all their heart1 and confess ,him both in word and deed4 ,rom4 #aj3aj4 ,for with the heart man believeth unto righteousness3 and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation4 #bdh4 ,what is the intimate fellowship called in which all true ,christians live with one another8 ,the ,communion of ,saints4 ,eph4 #d3d-f4 ,there is one body1 and one ,spirit1 even as ye are called in one hope of your calling2 ,one ,lord1 one faith1 one baptism1 ,one ,god and ,father of all1 who is above all1 and through all1 and in you all4 #bdi4 ,what precious gift does the ,holy ,spirit bestow upon us in this ,christian church8 ,in this ,christian church ,he daily forgives me and all believers all our sins4 #bej4 ,but does a sanctified person need the forgiveness of sins every day8 ,yes2 because sanctification is never perfected in this life1 and sin cleaves to a ,christian as long as he is in the world4 #bea4 ,whom has ,god given power to declare the forgiveness of sins8 ,the congregation1 through its ministers4 ,absolution4 ,matt4 #ah3ah4 ,verily ,i say unto you1 ,whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven3 and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven4 #beb4 ,what is required that a ,christian may receive the forgiveness of sins every day8 ,that he repents every day1 or that he daily feels his sins with deep shame and sorrow1 confesses his sins to ,god1 and earnestly seeks the grace of ,god in ,christ4 #bec4 ,to whom should a repentant ,christian confess his sins8 ,first of all to ,god2 then1 if he feels the need of it1 to his pastor2 finally to his neighbor1 if he feels that he has wronged him in any way4 ,jas4 #e3af4 ,confess your faults one to another1 and pray one for another1 that ye may be healed4 #a ,john #a3i4 ,if we confess our sins1 he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins1 and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness4 #bed4 ,what does the daily forgiveness of sins work in the ,christian8 ,the daily renewal1 or that he day by day becomes more and more thankful to ,god1 and increases in child-like obedience and faithfulness4 #bee4 ,what becomes of the soul of the believer when he dies8 ,his soul goes home to ,god1 where it rests from all strife and sorrow1 in blessed fellowship with ,him1 until the resurrection of the body4 ,luke #bc3dc4 ,verily ,i say unto thee1 ,to-day shalt thou be with me in paradise4 ,rev4 #ad3ac4 ,blessed are the dead which die in the ,lord4 #bef4 ,what is the resurrection of the body8 ,on the last day1 when the ,lord ,jesus returns to earth1 the bodies of the dead shall be made alive and shall be reunited with their souls4 ,john #e3bh1 #bi4 ,the hour is coming1 in which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice1 and shall come forth2 they that have done good1 unto the resurrection of life2 and they that have done evil1 unto the resurrection of judgment4 #beg4 ,what change shall then take place in the bodies of the believers8 ,their bodies shall arise glorified and incorruptible1 like unto the body of the risen ,lord ,jesus ,christ4 #a ,cor4 #ae3db1 #dc4 ,it is sown in corruption2 it is raised in incorruption3 ,it is sown in dishonor2 it is raised in glory3 it is sown in weakness2 it is raised in power4 #beh4 ,where do all the risen go after the day of judgment8 ,the chosen enter into life everlasting2 the condemned1 into eternal death4 ,matt4 #be3df4 ,these shall go away into everlasting punishment2 but the righteous into eternal life4 #bei4 ,what is life everlasting8 ,life everlasting is the blessed state in which the chosen are free from all evil1 and live forever in fellowship with their ,god and ,savior1 praising ,god in the company of the holy angels1 in everlasting peace and joy4 ,matt4 #be3cd4 ,then shall the ,king say unto them on his right hand1 ,come1 ye blessed of my ,father1 inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world4 #bfj4 ,what is eternal death8 ,eternal death is a dreadful state of separation from ,god1 and everlasting anguish and suffering in hell4 ,matt4 #be3da4 ,then shall he also say unto them on the left hand1 ,depart from me1 ye cursed1 into everlasting fire1 prepared for the devil and his angels4 #bfa4 ,who are thus condemned8 ,all who continue in impenitence and unbelief until death4 ,john #c3cf4 ,he that believeth on the ,son hath everlasting life3 and he that believeth not the ,son shall not see life2 but the wrath of ,god abideth on him4 #bfb4 ,who1 on the other hand1 obtain life everlasting8 ,all who continue steadfast in faith until death4 ,rev4 #b3aj4 ,r4 ,v4 ,be thou faithful unto death1 and ,i will give thee the crown of life4 #bfc4 ,why do you end your confession of faith with the word ,amen8 ,because ,i know that what ,i here confess is certainly true4 #bfd4 ,what must you do that you may continue steadfast in faith and also increase therein8 ,i will pray ,god every day graciously to help and strengthen me4 ,,part ,,three4 ,,the ,,lord',s ,,prayer4 #bfe4 ,what is prayer8 ,prayer is the child-like communion of our hearts with ,god1 in which we tell ,him all our needs1 and earnestly seek some gift from ,him4 #bff4 ,who should pray8 ,all should pray2 even little children4 #bfg4 ,but can all pray in this manner8 ,no1 not the impenitent2 their hearts are not right with ,god1 and they do not seek ,him earnestly4 #bfh4 ,in whose name must we pray8 ,we must pray in the name of ,jesus4 ,john #af3bc4 ,verily1 verily1 ,i say unto you1 ,whatsoever ye shall ask the ,father in my name1 he will give it you4 #bfi4 ,what is meant by praying in the name of ,jesus8 ,to pray in the name of ,jesus is to ask on the strength of what ,he has done for us1 and ,his intercession with the ,father4 #bgj4 ,how should we pray8 ,we should pray humbly1 confidently as a child1 and reverently4 #bga4 ,when should we pray8 ,the attitude of our hearts should be one of constant prayer1 and our communion with ,god should not be confined to certain times and places1 but we should speak with ,him whenever we feel the need of it4 #a ,thess4 #e3ag4 ,pray without ceasing4 ,eph4 #f3 #ah4 ,praying always with all prayer and supplication in the ,spirit4 #bgb4 ,for whom should we pray8 ,we should pray not only for ourselves1 but also for others1--even our enemies4 #a ,tim4 #b3a-c4 ,matt4 #e3dd4 #bgc4 ,for what should we pray8 ,first of all we should pray for the spiritual gifts necessary to our salvation2 but we may also pray for other gifts1 both spiritual and temporal4 ,matt4 #f3cc4 ,seek ye first the kingdom of ,god and his righteousness2 and all these things shall be added unto you4 #a ,cor4 #ab3ca4 ,covet earnestly the best gifts4 #bgd4 ,what must we always remember when we pray for things not necessary to our salvation8 ,we must always remember that ,god alone knows whether such a prayer answered would truly benefit us4 ,when asking such gifts we should always add1 ,lord1 if ,thou wilt4 ,matt4 #bf3ci4 ,not as ,i will1 but as thou wilt4 #bge4 ,who teaches us to pray well8 ,the ,holy ,spirit1 who is also called the ,spirit of prayer4 ,rom4 #h3bf4 ,we know not what we should pray for as we ought3 but the ,spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered4 #bgf4 ,which is the most perfect prayer8 ,the most perfect prayer is the ,lord's ,prayer1 which ,christ taught ,his own disciples4 #bgg4 ,repeat this prayer4 ,our ,father1 who art in heaven2 hallowed be ,thy name2 ,thy kingdom come2 ,thy will be done on earth1 as it is in heaven2 give us this day our daily bread2 and forgive us our trespasses1 as we forgive those who trespass against us2 and lead us not into temptation2 but deliver us from evil2 for ,thine is the kingdom1 and the power1 and the glory1 for ever and ever4 ,amen4 #bgh4 ,why would ,god have us speak to ,him as ,our ,father8 ,god would hereby tenderly invite us to believe that ,he is truly our ,father1 and we are truly ,his children1 so that we may ask of ,him with all cheerfulness and confidence1 as dear children ask of their dear father4 #bgi4 ,who alone can confidently call ,god ,father8 ,god's children alone can call ,god their ,father4 #bhj4 ,why would ,god have us say our ,father and not only my ,father8 ,because ,he would have us pray with one another and for one another1 in spiritual fellowship4 #bha4 ,what is the importance of the words who art in heaven8 ,by these words we are reminded of the exalted love and power of our heavenly ,father1 far above that of any earthly father4 ,matt4 #g3aa4 ,if ye then1 being evil1 know how to give good gifts unto your children1 how much more shall your ,father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him8 ,,the ,,first ,,petition4 ,hallowed be ,thy name4 ,that is1 ,the name of ,god is indeed holy in itself2 but we pray in this petition that it may be hallowed also among us4 ,this is done when the ,word of ,god is rightly taught1 and when we as the children of ,god live holy lives in obedience to the ,word4 ,this grant us1 heavenly ,father6 ,but he that teaches and lives otherwise than the ,word of ,god teaches1 profanes the name of ,god among us4 ,from this preserve us1 heavenly ,father6 #bhb4 ,what do you pray for in the first petition8 ,i pray that the name of ,god may be hallowed among us4 ,ps4 #gb3ai4 ,blessed be his glorious name forever3 and let the whole earth be filled with his glory4 #bhc4 ,when is the name of ,god hallowed among us8 ,when the ,word of ,god is rightly taught and is received into our hearts4 #bhd4 ,when do we hallow the name of ,god among our fellow men8 ,we hallow the name of ,god when we freely confess it before men in accordance with the ,word1 and when we as ,god's children live holy lives in obedience to the ,word4 ,matt4 #e3af4 ,let your light so shine before men1 that they may see your good works1 and glorify your ,father which is in heaven4 ,matt4 #aj3cb4 ,whosoever therefore shall confess me before men1 him will ,i confess also before my ,father which is in heaven4 #bhe4 ,who profanes the name of ,god8 ,he that teaches and lives otherwise than the ,word of ,god teaches1 profanes the name of ,god4 ,rom4 #b3bd4 ,r4 ,v4 ,the name of ,god is blasphemed among the ,gentiles because of you4 ,,the ,,second ,,petition4 ,thy kingdom come4 ,that is1 ,the kingdom of ,god comes indeed of itself1 without our prayer1 but we pray in this petition that it may come also to us4 ,this is done when our heavenly ,father gives us ,his ,holy ,spirit1 so that by ,his grace we believe the ,word of ,god1 and live holy and ,christ-like lives here in time1 and in heaven forever4 #bhf4 ,what do you pray for in the second petition8 ,i pray that the kingdom of ,god may come4 #bhg4 ,what is meant1 in a particular sense1 by the kingdom of ,god which you pray for in this petition8 #a4 ,the kingdom of grace1 in which ,christ makes every believer a partaker of righteousness1 peace1 and joy in the ,holy ,spirit2 and #b4 ,the kingdom of glory in heaven1 where the chosen live with ,christ in perfect happiness4 #bhh4 ,what is meant by saying that the kingdom of ,god comes to us8 ,it means that we become partakers in it4 #bhi4 ,when does the kingdom of ,god come to us8 ,the kingdom of ,god comes to us when our heavenly ,father gives us ,his ,holy ,spirit1 so that by ,his grace we believe the ,word of ,god4 #bij4 ,what does the ,holy ,spirit work in them who thus by faith have become partakers in the kingdom of ,god8 ,they live holy and ,christ-like lives here in time1 and in heaven forever4 ,,the ,,third ,,petition4 ,thy will be done on earth1 as it is in heaven4 ,that is1 ,the good and gracious will of ,god is done indeed without our prayer2 but we pray in this petition that it may be done also among us4 ,this is done when ,god brings to nothing all evil plans and purposes of the devil1 the world1 and our own flesh1 that would hinder the hallowing of ,his name and the coming of ,his kingdom4 ,on the other hand1 it is the good and gracious will of ,god to strengthen us and keep us steadfast in ,his ,word and in faith1 until death4 #bia4 ,what do you pray for in the third petition8 ,i pray that the will of ,god may be done among us on earth1 as it is in heaven4 #bib4 ,what is the will of ,god8 ,it is the will of ,god that all ,his rational creatures should praise ,him forever in perfect holiness and happiness4 #bic4 ,where is the will of ,god done in this manner8 ,in heaven1 where the holy angels praise ,god in undisturbed peace and joy4 ,ps4 #ajc3bj1 #ba4 ,bless the ,lord1 ye his angels1 that excel in strength1 that do his commandments1 hearkening unto the voice of his word4 ,bless ye the ,lord1 all ye his hosts2 ye ministers of his1 that do his pleasure4 #bid4 ,when is the will of ,god done among us1 as it is in heaven8 ,when ,god brings to nothing all evil plans and purposes that would hinder the hallowing of ,his name and the coming of ,his kingdom1 and when ,god strengthens us and keeps us steadfast in ,his ,word and in faith1 until death4 #bie4 ,who seek to prevent the will of ,god from being done among us8 ,the devil1 the world1 and our own flesh4 #bif4 ,who1 on the other hand1 will help us to do the will of ,god8 ,god1 who is merciful and faithful1 will ,himself help us to do ,his will4 #a ,thess4 #e3bd4 ,faithful is he that calleth you1 who also will do it4 ,,the ,,fourth ,,petition4 ,give us this day our daily bread4 ,that is1 ,god gives daily bread indeed without our prayer even to the wicked2 but we pray in this petition that ,he would help us to appreciate ,his benefits1 that we may receive our daily bread with thanksgiving4 ,by daily bread is meant all those things which are needed for our support and well-being in life1 as food and clothing1 home and property1 happy family relations1 a good government1 favorable weather1 peace and health1 faithful friends1 good neighbors1 and the like4 #big4 ,what do you pray for in the fourth petition8 ,i pray ,god to give me daily bread4 #bih4 ,what is meant by daily bread8 ,by daily bread is meant all those things which are needed for our support and well-being in life1 as food and clothing1 home and property1 etc4 #bii4 ,of what does the word daily remind you8 ,i must be content with that which ,god gives me4 ,prov4 #cj3h4 ,give me neither poverty nor riches3 feed me with food convenient for me4 #a ,tim4 #f3f4 ,godliness with contentment is great gain4 #cjj4 ,why are the words this day added8 ,they are added that ,i should not be anxious for the morrow1 but let each day bear its own burdens4 ,matt4 #f3cd4 #cja4 ,does ,god give daily bread to those only who pray for it8 ,no2 ,he gives daily bread also to the wicked1 but they receive it without thanksgiving1 and miss ,his blessing4 ,matt4 #e3de4 ,he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good1 and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust4 #cjb4 ,how should the children of ,god receive their daily bread8 ,they should ask ,god to bless their daily bread1 and return ,him thanks for it4 ,prov4 #aj3 #bb4 ,the blessing of the ,lord maketh rich4 #cjc4 ,need we not work for our daily bread when we pray for it every day8 ,yes2 ,god wants us to be diligent1 each in our calling1 trusting in ,his help4 ,gen4 #c3ai4 ,in the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread4 #b ,thess4 #c3 #aj4 ,if any would not work1 neither should he eat4 ,,the ,,fifth ,,petition4 ,and forgive us our trespasses1 as we forgive those who trespass against us4 ,that is1 ,we pray in this petition that our ,father in heaven would not look upon our sins1 nor1 on account of them1 deny our prayer2 for we are not worthy of anything we ask1 neither have we deserved it2 but we pray that ,he would give it to us out of ,his mercy2 for we sin every day1 and deserve nothing but punishment4 ,and we on our part will heartily forgive those who have sinned against us1 and return good for evil4 #cjd4 ,what do you pray for in the fifth petition8 ,i pray ,god to forgive us our trespasses4 #cje4 ,what is implied by the word trespasses8 ,thereby is implied our guilt or debt to ,god1 which we have brought upon ourselves by our sins4 #cjf4 ,can we feel assured that ,god will forgive us this debt8 ,yes2 ,jesus ,christ has paid for all our sins4 #cjg4 ,why must the believer ask the forgiveness of sins every day8 ,because he sins every day1 and is always in need of forgiveness4 #cjh4 ,what do we confess to ,god in this petition8 ,we confess that we are not worthy of the least of that which we ask1 neither have we deserved it2 but we pray that ,he would give it to us out of ,his mercy4 #cji4 ,what do we promise ,god in this petition1 while asking ,his forgiveness8 ,we promise to forgive those who trespass against us1 and return good for evil4 ,luke #f3cg4 ,condemn not1 and ye shall not be condemned3 forgive1 and ye shall be forgiven4 ,matt4 #ah3bc-ce4 ,,the ,,sixth ,,petition4 ,and lead us not into temptation4 ,that is1 ,god indeed tempts no one1 but we pray in this petition that ,he would guard and keep us from the devil1 the world1 and our own flesh1 that we fall not1 through their deceit1 into unbelief1 despair1 or other sins2 but we pray that although we be thus tempted1 we may overcome the temptation1 and remain victorious4 #caj4 ,what do you pray for in this petition8 ,i pray ,god not to lead us into temptation4 #caa4 ,what is meant by temptation8 ,by temptation is meant opportunities that invite to sin4 #cab4 ,does ,god give us such opportunities in order that we may sin8 ,by no means2 ,god1 who is holy and loving1 does not tempt any one to sin4 ,james #a3ac4 ,let no man say when he is tempted1 ,i am tempted of ,god3 for ,god cannot be tempted with evil1 neither tempteth he any man4 #cac4 ,why then does ,god permit us to be tempted8 ,god permits us to be tempted in order to try us1 and in order that it may be seen whether we have true faith1 love1 and patience4 ,read ,gen4 #bb3a-ai4 #cad4 ,who1 on the other hand1 tempt us to sin8 ,the devil1 the world1 and our own flesh1 tempt us to sin4 #cae4 ,how does the devil tempt us8 ,the devil tempts us by putting evil thoughts into our minds4 #caf4 ,how does the world tempt us8 ,the world tempts us by threats1 attractive invitations1 and bad example4 ,prov4 #a3aj4 ,my son if sinners entice thee1 consent thou not4 #cag4 ,how does our flesh tempt us8 ,our own flesh tempts by its evil desires4 ,james #a3ad4 ,every man is tempted when he is drawn away of his own lust1 and enticed4 #cah4 ,can we ever be free from temptations in this world8 ,no2 the conditions of this present life are such that temptations must follow1 and we need them for our bringing up in the kingdom of ,god4 ,matt4 #ah3g4 ,it must needs be that offences come4 #cai4 ,what1 then1 do we mean when we ask ,god not to lead us into temptation8 ,we pray that when ,he finds it good for us to be tempted1 ,he will guard and keep us1 so that we may in the end be victorious4 #a ,cor4 #aj3ac4 ,god is faithful who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able4 #cbj4 ,what are our weapons against temptation8 ,we must use the ,word of ,god1 watch and pray1 and take care not to invite temptation4 ,matt4 #bf3da4 ,watch and pray1 that ye enter not into temptation4 ,eph4 #f3ac4 ,take unto you the whole armour of ,god1 that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day1 and having done all1 to stand4 ,,the ,,seventh ,,petition4 ,but deliver us from evil4 ,that is1 ,we pray in this petition1 in general1 that our ,father in heaven would deliver us from all evil1 affecting body and soul1 property and honor1 and at last grant us a blessed end1 and graciously take us from this world of sorrow to ,himself in heaven4 #cba4 ,what do you pray for in the seventh petition8 ,i pray ,god to deliver us from evil4 #cbb4 ,from what evil do you pray ,god to deliver us in this petition8 ,i pray ,god to deliver us from all sin that still clings to us1 and from all the destructive effects of sin upon soul and body1 property and honor4 #cbc4 ,can we expect to be entirely free from all evil while in this world8 ,no1 we cannot2 but we pray ,god in this petition to deliver us more and more from all evil1 and at last grant us a blessed end1 and graciously take us from this world of sorrow to ,himself in heaven4 ,phil4 #a3bc4 ,i have a desire to depart1 and to be with ,christ2 which is far better4 #cbd4 ,what are the closing words of the ,lord's ,prayer8 ,for ,thine is the kingdom1 and the power1 and the glory1 for ever and ever4 ,amen4 #cbe4 ,of what do these words remind us8 ,we should remember that ,god is able to answer our prayer1 and that the glory belongs to ,him alone1 when we get according to our prayer4 #cbf4 ,what is the meaning of the word ,amen8 ,its meaning is1 ,surely2 so be it4 #cbg4 ,why is this word added8 ,it is added in order that ,i may be fully assured that these petitions are acceptable to our ,father in heaven1 and are heard by ,him4 #cbh4 ,how can ,i feel assured of this8 ,god ,himself has commanded us to pray1 and has added this promise to hear us3 ,amen1 ,amen2 that is1 ,surely2 so be it4 #cbi4 ,does this promise hold good only when we use the ,lord's ,prayer8 ,no2 ,god hears every prayer offered up according to ,his will4 ,matt4 #g3g4 ,ask1 and it shall be given you2 seek1 and ye shall find2 knock1 and it shall be opened unto you4 #ccj4 ,does ,god always answer our prayer as we desire8 ,no2 ,he often answers our prayer by giving us something else and something better than we ask or think4 ,eph4 #c3bj4 ,god is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think4 #cca4 ,does ,god answer our prayer at once8 ,sometimes2 but ,he often delays ,his answer in order to strengthen our faith and our hope4 #ccb4 ,in speaking with ,god1 should we only ask for the good things which we like to get8 ,no2 we must also return ,him thanks for the blessings which we have received4 ,eph4 #e3 #bj4 ,giving thanks always for all things unto ,god and the ,father in the name of our ,lord ,jesus ,christ4 ,,the ,,sacraments4 #ccc4 ,what is a sacrament8 ,a sacrament is a holy ordinance made by ,god ,himself1 in which ,he gives and confirms ,his invisible grace through outward and visible means4 #ccd4 ,which are the sacraments of the ,christian church8 ,they are ,baptism and the ,lord's ,supper4 ,,part ,,four4 ,,the ,,sacrament ,,of ,,baptism4 #cce4 ,what is ,baptism8 ,baptism is not water alone1 but it is water comprehended in ,god's command1 and united with ,his ,word4 #ccf4 ,what is ,god's command concerning ,baptism8 ,it is given in the words of ,christ in the last chapter of ,matthew3 ,all power is given unto me in heaven and in earth4 ,go ye therefore1 and teach all nations1 baptizing them in the name of the ,father1 and of the ,son1 and of the ,holy ,ghost3 teaching them to observe all things whatsoever ,i have commanded you3 and1 lo1 ,i am with you alway1 even unto the end of the world4 #ccg4 ,in whose name then are you baptized8 ,i am baptized in the name of the ,father1 and of the ,son1 and of the ,holy ,ghost4 #cch4 ,explain this further4 ,in ,baptism ,i have entered into fellowship with the triune ,god1 the ,father1 the ,son1 and the ,holy ,ghost2 ,i have become ,his own1 and have been made heir of all ,his gracious gifts4 #cci4 ,is the baptism of little children in agreement with ,christ's command8 ,yes2 ,christ ,himself has said3 ,suffer the little children to come unto me1 and forbid them not3 for of such is the kingdom of ,god4 ,mark #aj3ad4 ,john #c3e4 #cdj4 ,who should administer ,baptism8 ,baptism should be administered by the minister of the church1 but when necessary it may be administered by any ,christian4 #cda4 ,what benefit do we have from ,baptism8 ,baptism works the forgiveness of sins1 delivers from death and the devil1 and gives everlasting life to all who believe what the ,word and promise of ,god declare4 #cdb4 ,what is ,god's promise concerning ,baptism8 ,it is given in the words of ,christ in the sixteenth chapter of ,mark3 ,he that believeth and is baptized shall be saved2 but he that believeth not shall be condemned4 #cdc4 ,how does ,baptism save us from sin1 death1 and the devil8 ,in ,baptism we come into fellowship with ,christ1 and are made partakers in ,his redemption4 ,gal4 #c3bg4 ,as many of you as have been baptized into ,christ have put on ,christ4 ,rom4 #f3c1 #d4 #cdd4 ,how can water do such great things8 ,it is not water indeed that does it1 but the ,word of ,god1 which is in and with the water1 and faith which trusts this ,word of ,god in the water4 ,for without the ,word of ,god1 the water is water alone1 and no ,baptism4 ,but with the ,word of ,god it is a ,baptism1 that is1 a gracious water of life and a washing of regeneration in the ,holy ,ghost4 ,titus #c3e-g4 ,according to ,his mercy ,he saved us1 by the washing of regeneration1 and renewing of the ,holy ,ghost2 ,which ,he shed on us abundantly through ,jesus ,christ our ,savior2 ,that being justified by his grace1 we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life4 #cde4 ,why is ,baptism called the washing of regeneration8 ,because the ,holy ,spirit in ,baptism cleanses us from sin1 and gives us a new spiritual life4 #a ,pet4 #c3ba4 ,baptism is not the putting away of the filth of the flesh1 but the answer of a good conscience toward ,god1 by the resurrection of ,jesus ,christ4 #cdf4 ,is not ,baptism also called a covenant8 ,yes2 ,baptism is a covenant2 in ,baptism ,god gives us a new life and ,his grace1 and we promise ,him to renounce the devil1 and all ,his works1 and all his ways1 and to believe in the ,father1 the ,son1 and the ,holy ,spirit4 #cdg4 ,who enjoy the blessings that ,god promises in ,baptism8 ,all who remain in the covenant of their ,baptism4 #cdh4 ,when does he who was baptized as a child confirm the covenant of his ,baptism8 ,at his confirmation1 when he renews the covenant of his ,baptism in the midst of the assembled congregation1 having first been instructed in ,god's ,word4 #cdi4 ,is it possible to remain in the covenant of ,baptism8 ,yes2 by the grace of ,god it is possible4 ,phil4 #d3ac4 ,i can do all things through ,christ which strengtheneth me4 #cej4 ,what must we do to remain in the grace of our ,baptism8 ,we must watch and pray1 and make diligent use of the ,word of ,god and the ,lord's ,supper4 #cea4 ,in what ways may we break the covenant of our ,baptism8 #a4 ,when we little by little forget our covenant1 resist the ,holy ,spirit1 and neglect prayer1 so that we become more and more worldly-minded4 #b4 ,when we fall in coarse and open sins4 #ceb4 ,will not ,god again receive us when we have broken the covenant of our ,baptism8 ,yes2 ,god has not broken ,his part of the covenant1 and when we again turn to ,him1 ,he is always glad to receive us4 ,luke #ae3bj4 ,he arose1 and came to his father4 ,but when he was yet a great way off1 his father saw him1 and had compassion1 and ran1 and fell on his neck1 and kissed him4 #cec4 ,how does a repentant sinner get courage to return to ,god8 ,he gets courage from considering the tender ,gospel invitation of ,christ1 and from seeking ,god in prayer4 ,matt4 #aa3bh4 ,come unto me1 all that labor and are heavy laden1 and ,i will give you rest4 #ced4 ,does not also he who remains true to the covenant of his ,baptism need repentance8 ,yes2 he needs daily repentance and daily renewal4 ,see #bej4 #cee4 ,what does the baptizing with water signify8 ,it signifies that the old man in us should1 by daily sorrow and repentance1 be drowned and die1 with all sins and evil desires2 and again a new man daily appear more and more1 who shall live before ,god in righteousness and purity forever4 #cef4 ,what is meant by saying that the old man in us should die1 and the new man appear more and more8 ,sin should be rooted out from us through daily sorrow and repentance1 and our love to ,god and man should grow up within us more and more1 so that it may appear in all our conduct that we have the mind of ,christ4 ,rom4 #f3d4 ,we are buried with ,christ by baptism into death3 that like as ,christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the ,father1 even so we also should walk in newness of life4 #ceg4 ,what are the duties of sponsors8 ,they should pray for the child whose baptism they have witnessed1 they should remember the covenant of their own ,baptism1 and afterwards1 as far as possible1 see that the child is brought up in the fear of ,god4 ,,part ,,five4 ,,the ,,sacrament ,,of ,,the ,,lord',s ,,supper4 #ceh4 ,what is the ,lord's ,supper8 ,it is the true body and blood of our ,lord ,jesus ,christ1 under bread and wine1 instituted by ,christ ,himself for ,christians to eat and to drink4 #cei4 ,repeat the ,words of ,institution4 ,our ,lord ,jesus ,christ1 in the night in which ,he was betrayed1 took bread1 and when ,he had given thanks1 ,he brake it and gave it to his disciples1 saying1 ,take1 eat2 this is my body1 which is given for you2 this do in remembrance of me4 ,after the same manner1 also1 when ,he had supped1 ,he took the cup1 and when ,he had given thanks1 ,he gave it to them1 saying1 ,drink ye all of it2 this cup is the ,new ,testament in my blood1 which is shed for you1 and for many1 for the remission of sins2 this do1 as oft as ye drink it1 in remembrance of me4 #cfj4 ,when did ,jesus institute the ,lord's ,supper8 ,in the night in which ,he was betrayed to death2 it is therefore called the ,lord's ,supper4 #cfa4 ,is it important to note the time when ,jesus instituted the ,lord's ,supper8 ,yes2 for it shows the loving care of our ,savior1 who just before ,his suffering and death thought more of us than of ,himself4 #cfb4 ,what do we receive in the ,lord's ,supper8 ,in and with the bread and the wine we receive the body and blood of ,christ1 which ,he gave up in death for us4 #cfc4 ,how do you know this8 ,christ says concerning the bread3 ,take1 eat2 this is my body4 ,concerning the wine ,he says3 ,drink ye all of it2 this cup is the ,new ,testament in my blood4 #cfd4 ,what is meant by ,new ,testament in this connection8 ,thereby is meant the new covenant which ,god has made and sealed with the blood of ,jesus4 #a ,cor4 #aj3af4 ,the cup of blessing which we bless1 is it not the communion of the blood of ,christ8 ,the bread which we break1 is it not the communion of the body of ,christ8 #cfe4 ,what1 therefore1 makes the bread and the wine a sacrament of the body and blood of ,christ8 ,god's own ,word which is added to the bread and the wine2 for as ,luther says1 ,bread and wine alone are but bread and wine2 but being united with the ,word of ,god1 they are truly the body and blood of ,christ4 ,for as the mouth of ,christ speaks1 so it is2 ,he can neither lie nor deceive4 #cff4 ,for whom is the ,lord's ,supper intended8 ,the ,lord's ,supper is intended for true ,christians1 who are of age and understanding to prove themselves4 #a ,cor4 #aa3 #bh4 ,r4 ,v4 ,let a man prove himself1 and so let him eat of the bread1 and drink of the cup4 #cfg4 ,what benefit do we have from the ,lord's ,supper8 ,it is shown by these words3 ,given and shed for you1 for the remission of sins2 namely1 that in the sacrament forgiveness of sins1 life1 and salvation are given us through these words4 ,for where there is forgiveness of sins1 there is also life and salvation4 #cfh4 ,but does not the believer have the forgiveness of sins before he partakes of the ,lord's ,supper8 ,yes2 the believer has the forgiveness of sins through ,baptism and the ,word4 #cfi4 ,how1 then1 can the forgiveness of sins in a particular sense be connected with this sacrament8 ,because in the ,lord's ,supper we receive the body and blood of ,christ1 which were offered up for us1 as a sure pledge of the forgiveness of sins4 #cgj4 ,in what way does the believer get life and salvation through this sacrament8 ,through this sacrament the believer is brought into spiritual fellowship with his ,lord and ,savior1 who imparts ,himself to him and thus preserves and strengthens him in faith1 hope1 and love unto eternal life4 ,john #f3 #ef4 ,he that eateth my flesh1 and drinketh my blood1 dwelleth in me1 and ,i in him4 #cga4 ,does not the sacrament of the ,lord's ,supper also bring about a more intimate fellowship between believers8 ,yes2 believers are united in a closer fellowship through partaking in common of the ,lord ,jesus and eternal life in ,him4 #a ,cor4 #aj3ag4 ,for we being many are one bread1 and one body3 for we are all partakers of that one bread4 #cgb4 ,how can bodily eating and drinking do such great things8 ,it is not the eating and drinking1 indeed1 that does it1 but the words which stand here3 ,given and shed for you1 for the remission of sins4 ,these words1 together with the bodily eating and drinking1 are the chief thing in the sacrament2 and ,he that believes these words1 has what they say and mean1 namely1 the forgiveness of sins4 #cgc4 ,is it of little importance how we receive the ,lord's ,supper8 ,by no means2 we must be prepared when we go to partake of these gifts4 ,it is much worse to go to the ,lord's ,supper unprepared and unworthily than not to go at all4 #cgd4 ,who1 then1 receive this sacrament worthily8 ,fasting and bodily preparation are indeed a good outward practise2 ,but he alone is truly worthy and well prepared1 who believes these words3 ,given and shed for you1 for the remission of sins4 ,but he who believes not these words is unworthy and unprepared4 ,the words1 for you require truly believing hearts4 #cge4 ,who1 then1 is rightly prepared to partake of the ,lord's ,supper8 ,he who believes these words3 ,given and shed for you1 for the remission of sins4 #cgf4 ,what is meant by believing these words8 ,thereby is meant that we heartily feel our sin and unworthiness before ,god1 but also that we confidently accept for ourselves the grace of our ,lord ,jesus ,christ4 #cgg4 ,who partake of the ,lord's ,supper unworthily8 ,they who do not feel nor repent their sins1 and who do not from their heart believe in ,jesus4 #a ,cor4 #aa3bi4 ,he that eateth and drinketh unworthily1 eateth and drinketh judgment to himself1 not discerning the ,lord's body4 #cgh4 ,why do such unconverted persons partake of the ,lord's ,supper8 ,they do so either from custom or habit1 or because they are ashamed to neglect the ,lord's ,supper1 or again because they mean to please ,god by this outward obedience4 #cgi4 ,should such persons be admitted to the ,lord's ,supper8 ,no4 ,matt #g3f4 ,give not that which is holy unto the dogs1 neither cast ye your pearls before swine4 #chj4 ,what must we do in order that we may not partake of the ,lord's ,supper unworthily8 ,we must prayerfully search our own hearts as in the presence of ,god1 whether we repent our sins and believe in ,jesus ,christ1 and whether we have an honest purpose to abstain from even our bosom sins4 #a ,cor4 #aa3bh4 #cha4 ,how often should we partake of the ,lord's ,supper8 ,christ has not told us how often we should partake1 but ,he has said1 ,this do1 as often as ye drink it1 in remembrance of me4 #chb4 ,what should move us to partake of the ,lord's ,supper often8 ,first of all1 the command and promise of our ,lord and ,savior2 then1 our own great need1 which is the reason for our ,father's tender invitation and promise of grace4 #chc4 ,what are the common causes for the neglect of the ,lord's ,supper8 ,spiritual dullness and indifference1 a worldly mind1 pride1 and disregard for ,god's grace and ordinance4 #chd4 ,should the feeling of our own unworthiness keep us away from the ,lord's ,supper8 ,no2 the more we feel our own unworthiness1 and the more we sincerely long for ,god's forgiveness1 the more worthy are we to receive ,his grace4 ,matt4 #e3c4 ,blessed are the poor in spirit3 for theirs is the kingdom of heaven4 #a ,pet4 #e3e4 ,god giveth grace to the humble4 #che4 ,what must we do when we receive the ,lord's ,supper8 ,we must remember our ,savior and ,his death4 ,luke #bb3ai4 ,this do in remembrance of me4 #chf4 ,how should we remember ,christ's death8 ,we should earnestly fix our mind upon the suffering and death of ,christ1 so that we may be strengthened in faith and in love to ,him1 who loved us unto death4 #a ,cor4 #aa3bf4 ,as often as ye eat this bread1 and drink this cup1 ye do show the ,lord's death till ,he come4 #chg4 ,what should be our conduct when we have received the ,lord's ,supper8 ,we should quietly think of the great love which ,god has shown us1 and heartily thank ,him for it2 not only for a few days1 but always1 keep near to ,jesus1 show ,his death in word and act1 and in a sanctified life prove that the body and blood of ,christ have power to cleanse from sin4 #a ,pet4 #b3bd4 ,who his own self bore our sins in his own body on the tree1 that we1 being dead to sins1 should live unto rigtheousness3 by whose stripes ye were healed4 #chh4 ,is he who thus believes and lives in fellowship with ,christ sure to be saved8 ,yes2 when he continues steadfast in faith until death4 ,matt4 #bd3ac4 ,he that shall endure unto the end1 the same shall be saved4 ,rev4 #b3aj4 ,be thou faithful unto death1 and ,i will give thee a crown of life4 ,transcriber's ,note 99 ,obvious punctuation and spelling errors repaired4 99 ,text enclosed between equal signs was in bold face in the original 7bold74