LORD’S DAY 39 What doth God require in the fifth commandment? That I show all honor, love and fidelity, to my father and mother and all in authority over me, and submit myself to their good instruction and correction, with due obedience;...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
LORD’S DAY 38 What doth God require in the fourth commandment?First, that the ministry of the gospel and the schools be maintained; and that I, especially on the Sabbath, that is, on the day of rest, diligently frequent the church of God to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
LORD’S DAY 38 What doth God require in the fourth commandment?First, that the ministry of the gospel and the schools be maintained; and that I, especially on the Sabbath, that is, on the day of rest, diligently frequent the church of God to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
LORD’S DAY 37 May we then swear religiously by the name of God?Yes, either when the magistrates demand it of the subjects or when necessity requires us thereby to confirm fidelity and truth to the glory of God and the safety of our...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
LORD’S DAY 36 What is required in the third commandment?That we, not only by cursing or perjury, but also by rash swearing, must not profane or abuse the name of God; nor by silence or connivance be partakers of these horrible sins in...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
LORD’S DAY 35 What doth God require in the second commandment?That we in no wise represent God by images, nor worship Him in any other way than He has commanded in His Word. Are images then not at all to be made?God neither can, nor may...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
What is the law of God?God spake all these words (Ex. 20:1–17; Deut. 5:6– 21), saying, I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Thou shalt have no other gods before Me. Thou...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
LORD’S DAY 33 Of how many parts doth the true conversion of man consist?Of two parts: of the mortification of the old, and the quickening of the new man. What is the mortification of the old man?It is a sincere sorrow of heart that we...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
LORD’S DAY 32 Since then we are delivered from our misery, merely of grace, through Christ, without any merit of ours, why must we still do good works?Because Christ, having redeemed and delivered us by His blood, also renews us by His...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
LORD’S DAY 31 What are the keys of the kingdom of heaven?The preaching of the holy gospel, and Christian discipline, or excommunication out of the Christian church; by these two, the kingdom of heaven is opened to believers and shut...[ abbreviated | read entire ]