LORD’S DAY 25 Since then we are made partakers of Christ and all His benefits by faith only, whence doth this faith proceed?From the Holy Ghost, who works faith in our hearts by the preaching of the gospel, and confirms it by the use of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
LORD’S DAY 24 But why cannot our good works be the whole or part of our righteousness before God? Because that the righteousness, which can be approved of before the tribunal of God, must be absolutely perfect, and in all respects...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
LORD’S DAY 23 But what doth it profit thee now that thou believest all this? That I am righteous in Christ, before God, and an heir of eternal life. How art thou righteous before God? Only by a true faith in Jesus Christ; so that, though...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
LORD’S DAY 22 What comfort doth the “resurrection of the body” afford thee? That not only my soul after this life shall be immediately taken up to Christ its Head; but also, that this my body, being raised by the power of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
LORD’S DAY 21 What believest thou concerning the “holy catholic church” of Christ? That the Son of God from the beginning to the end of the world, gathers, defends, and preserves to Himself by His Spirit and Word, out of the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
LORD’S DAY 20 What dost thou believe concerning the Holy Ghost? First, that He is true and coeternal God with the Father and the Son; secondly, that He is also given me, to make me by a true faith, partaker of Christ and all His benefits,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
LORD’S DAY 19 Why is it added, “and sitteth at the right hand of God”? Because Christ is ascended into heaven for this end, that He might appear as head of His church, by whom the Father governs all things. What profit is...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
LORD’S DAY 18 How dost thou understand these words, “He ascended into heaven”? That Christ, in sight of His disciples, was taken up from earth into heaven; and that He continues there for our interest until He comes again to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
LORD’S DAY 17 What doth the resurrection of Christ profit us? First, by His resurrection He has overcome death, that He might make us partakers of that righteousness which He had purchased for us by His death; secondly, we are also by His...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
LORD’S DAY 16 Why was it necessary for Christ to humble Himself even unto death? Because with respect to the justice and truth of God, satisfaction for our sins could be made no otherwise than by the death of the Son of God. Why was He...[ abbreviated | read entire ]