Lesson #7—God’s Eternal Purpose Shorter Catechism Q & A # 7 Q. What are the decrees of God? A. The decrees of God are, his eternal purpose, according to the counsel of his will, whereby, for his own glory, he hath foreordained whatsoever comes to pass. Memorize Q & A—Exposition Decree: an enactment, ...
Lesson #6—The Triune Godhead Shorter Catechism Q & A # 6 Q. How many persons are there in the Godhead? A. There are three persons in the Godhead; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory. Memorize ...
Lesson #5—One God, Living and True Shorter Catechism Q & A #5 Q. Are there more Gods than one? A. There is but One only, the living and true God. Memorize Q & A—Exposition Man speaks the term ‘we’ knowing that decisions and actions come not from ‘one’ thought but many. However, God ...
Lesson #4—The ‘I AM’ God Shorter Catechism Q & A # 4 Q. What is God? A. God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable, in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth. Memorize Q & A—Exposition God, as Creator and Redeemer, has within himself all that is needed, not only ...
Lesson #3—The Scriptures Teach Shorter Catechism Q & A # 3 Q. What do the scriptures principally teach? A. The scriptures principally teach what man is to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of man. Memorize Q & A—Exposition By the action of the Holy Spirit the Scriptures of the Old ...
Lesson #2–God’s Given Rule Shorter Catechism Q & A # 2 Q. What rule hath God given to direct us how we may glorify him? A. The word of God, which is contained in the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify ...
Lesson #1—Glorify and Enjoy God Shorter Catechism Q & A #1 Q. What is the chief end of man? A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever. Memorize Q & A—Exposition The “end” or conclusion of our lives is illustrated (Rom. 6:21–22) in the fruit of righteousness [the ...
[Editor's Note: In honor of Reformation Day, 31 October 2009, being the one-year anniversary of the web-based Christian Observer, beginning on Wednesday, 4 November 2009, the Christian Observer will publish, D.V., for 107 consecutive Wednesdays, one lesson per week from Dr. Robert LaMay's book Disciple the Teacher and ...
. . Contents . Introduction: October 31, 2009 Catechizing God’s People Instructed of God Some Suggestions Check List References Further notes on “Discipling by Catechizing” Confessional Faith Lesson # 1—Glorify and Enjoy God: November 4, 2009 Shorter Catechism Q & A # 1 Lesson # ...