Salvation, Law, and Love A Kingdom Catechism We cannot work out our salvation apart from the Law of God. Q 35: How does the Law relate to the salvation of the Lord? A 35:   Through obedience to the Law believers work out their salvation, and all its benefits, by walking in love as ...

To Convict and to Guide A Kingdom Catechism The Law convicts and guides. Q 34: Does the Law then serve only to convict nonbelievers of their sin? A 34:   The Law convicts nonbelievers of their sin, but then it guides them in the path of holiness, righteousness, and goodness. (Rom. 3:31; Rom. 7:12) Jesus’ ...

The Law and Conviction of Sin A Kingdom Catechism The Spirit uses the Law to convict sinners. Q 33: How are nonbelievers convicted of sin under the preaching of the Law? A 33:   The Spirit of God convicts those He has chosen to save, so that they turn from their sins and receive ...

Part of the Gospel A Kingdom Catechism The Law is indispensable to the Gospel. Q 32: Is the Law then part of the Gospel? A 32:   The Law is part of the Gospel in that people must acknowledge their sin unto repentance before they can believe the Gospel, and by the Law is ...

Charged with Proclamation A Kingdom Catechism All believers are charged with proclaiming the Law of God. Q 31:  Who is charged with preaching God’s Law to nonbelievers? A 31:   All those who have been redeemed are called to be witnesses for Christ and to proclaim His Law to the nations by word and deed. ...

The Benefits of Salvation A Kingdom Catechism The benefits of salvation reach the lost through God’s Law. Q 30: Does the obedience of civil governments to God’s Law result in salvation? A 30: Salvation is not by obedience to the Law, but only through Jesus Christ; nevertheless, it is of great benefit to the ...

Civil Government and God’s Law A Kingdom Catechism Civil governments require God’s Law. Q 29: How do civil governments follow the Law of God? A 29: Civil governments follow the Law of God when they seek the wisdom of God’s Law to guide their proceedings and enactments. (Ps. 33:10-12) We take for granted the fact ...

The Law and Civil Government  A Kingdom Catechism Civil governments should seek to obey the Law of God. Q 28:    Should civil governments then seek to follow the Law of God? A 28:    Because the Law of God brings life and peace, civil governments do well to follow the Law of ...

Proclaiming the Law of God A Kingdom Catechism Teach the Law by word and deed. Q 27:    How should believers proclaim the Law of God to nonbelievers? A 27:    Believers proclaim the Law of God as a prelude or precondition for the proclamation of the Gospel. (Matt. 19:16-22; Rom. 3:19-31) Christians understand that ...

Working to Implement God’s Law A Kingdom Catechism Christians must work to establish the Law in their communities. Q 26:    How do believers work for justice and righteousness? A 26:    Believers work for justice and righteousness when they walk in obedience to God’s Law and strive to realize the standards of God’s ...