The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q43-62) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The First Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q50. What is required in the second commandment? As we said last time, the questions in this section of the catechism deal with how we are to

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q43-62) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The First Table. (see Harmony Index) Q51. What is forbidden in the second commandment? “And they invited the people to the sacrifices of their gods, and the people ate and bowed down to their

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q43-62) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The First Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q52. What are the reasons annexed to the second commandment? We come to a fourth consideration of the second commandment. As we will see in coming studies,

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q43-62) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The First Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q53. Which is the third commandment? What’s in a name? A great deal, actually. Just think about the millions of dollars spent each year on product name

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q43-62) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The First Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q54. What is required in the third commandment? Our study continues with the consideration of the third commandment. As we approach this study, it might be helpful

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q43-62) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The First Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q55. What is forbidden in the third commandment? In times past, policemen in movies and books would knock on doors with the phrase “open up in the

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q43-62) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The First Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q56. What is the reason annexed to the third commandment? As we continue our study in the third commandment, we see how seriously God takes the use

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q43-62) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The First Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q57. Which is the fourth commandment? Our catechism study now takes us to the fourth commandment which concerns the Sabbath. This commandment opens with the word remember.

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q43-62) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The First Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q 58. What is required in the fourth commandment?  “I require you to rest!” You’d think people would welcome that command. It seems strange that we even

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q43-62) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The First Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q59. Which day of the seven hath God appointed to be the weekly Sabbath? As we continue our study of the Sabbath, we consider especially the New

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q43-62) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The First Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q60. How is the Sabbath to be sanctified? Psalm 92 is an inspired confessional statement and a fitting backdrop to the present catechism question. May the Lord

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q43-62) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The First Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q61. What is forbidden in the fourth commandment? Do you know of parents who drop their children off at Sunday school but then head home or out

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q43-62) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The First Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q62. What are the reasons annexed to the fourth commandment? What are the reasons annexed to the fourth commandment? This is our next question of study. To

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q63-81) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The Second Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q63. Which is the fifth commandment? We turn now to the fifth commandment and the honoring of father and mother and—as we shall see—all the authorities God

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q63-81) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The Second Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q64. What is required in the fifth commandment? In this section of the catechism, each commandment is stated and expanded upon, through its requirements, prohibitions, and sometimes,

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q63-81) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The Second Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q65. What is forbidden in the fifth commandment? We return to the fifth commandment, looking at what the commandment forbids concerning the honoring of those in authority.

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q63-81) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The Second Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q66. What is the reason annexed to the fifth commandment? Many of us have noticed the natural curiosity found in children; they ask why repeatedly, often to

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q63-81) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The Second Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q67. Which is the sixth commandment? The Shorter Catechism turns now to the sixth commandment, “Thou shalt not kill.” The next two questions ask what is required

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q63-81) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The Second Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q68. What is required in the sixth commandment? We continue our study of the sixth commandment. As we meditate on it, remember that in approaching any text

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q63-81) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The Second Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q69. What is forbidden in the sixth commandment? This catechism study takes another look at the sixth commandment, and what is forbidden. People often bring up the

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q63-81) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The Second Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q 70. Which is the seventh commandment? This catechism study begins our look at the seventh commandment. God places a high premium upon marriage, and keeping it

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q63-81) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The Second Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q 71. What is required in the seventh commandment? In this catechism study, we look at what is required in the seventh commandment. First, notice that we

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q63-81) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The Second Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q 72. What is forbidden in the seventh commandment? The answer to this question uses the word chaste. In her paraphrase of Q72, Starr Meade uses the

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q63-81) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The Second Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q73. Which is the eighth commandment? We now begin to look at the eighth commandment. In considering this, it may be prudent to view Fisher’s catechism instruction,

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q63-81) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The Second Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q 74. What is required in the eighth commandment? Before we commence our study of WSC Q74, quickly answer this question: What is the summary of the

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q63-81) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The Second Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q75. What is forbidden in the eighth commandment? One little exercise I enjoy is taking one word from a text under consideration, looking up its meaning and

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q63-81) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The Second Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q76. Which is the ninth commandment? We now come to the ninth commandment as we continue through the catechism using Starr Meade’s Training Hearts, Teaching Minds. Consider

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q63-81) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The Second Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q77. What is required in the ninth commandment? “The closer something is to the truth and yet a falsehood, the easier it is to fool the unwary”

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q63-81) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The Second Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q78. What is forbidden in the ninth commandment? “Don’t confuse me with the facts. My mind is made up.” – That is sometimes said in jest, but

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q63-81) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The Second Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q79. Which is the tenth commandment? Our study of the catechism leads now to the tenth commandment and the issue of coveting. Coveting is not a word

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q63-81) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The Second Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q80. What is required in the tenth commandment? This catechism question has a lot to consider. So, we’ll dispense with the opening comments and get right to

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q63-81) is The Means of Grace: The Commandments: The Second Table. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q81. What is forbidden in the tenth commandment? We are drawing near to the end of our consideration of the Ten Commandments as they are presented in

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q82-84) is Man’s Free Agency and Ability; Guilt and its Degrees. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q82. Is any man able perfectly to keep the commandments of God? We all know the adage, “Idle hands are the devil’s workshop.” Along those lines, author

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q82-84) is Man’s Free Agency and Ability; Guilt and its Degrees. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q83. Are all transgressions of the law equally heinous? As we commence our consideration of Question 83, first read it and take a moment to ponder the

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q82-84) is Man’s Free Agency and Ability; Guilt and its Degrees. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q84. What doth every sin deserve? Several years ago, I was wandering through a little arts and crafts gift shop, and I noticed a miniature rustic country

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q85-87) is Repentance & Faith, the Means thereof. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q85. What doth God require of us, that we may escape his wrath and curse, due to us for sin? “Deer caught in the headlights” is a phrase few of

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q85-87) is Repentance & Faith, the Means of. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q86. What is faith in Jesus Christ? This and the next several catechism questions flesh out what was outlined in the previous question regarding what is needed to address the

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q85-87) is Repentance & Faith, the Means of. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q87. What is repentance unto life? We come to the second point drawn from the answer to WSC Q85, “What doth God require of us, that we may escape his

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q88-90) is The Means of Grace: The Word. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q88. What are the outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of redemption? We now look to the third aspect of what is required that we

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q88-90) is The Means of Grace: The Word. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q89. How is the Word made effectual to salvation? Life imitates art. That well-known phrase does contain an element of truth. An author carefully drafts a tale that outlines events

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q88-90) is The Means of Grace: The Word. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q90. How is the Word to be read and heard, that it may become effectual to salvation? We continue in the section of the catechism that explains how salvation is

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q91-93) is The Means of Grace: The Sacraments – General. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q91. How do the sacraments become effectual means of salvation? “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows his handiwork.” Spend a moment reflecting upon

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q91-93) is The Means of Grace: The Sacraments – General. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q92. What is a sacrament? Have you noticed that we have become walking billboards? Take a casual stroll through the mall, and you can’t help but notice all

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q91-93) is The Means of Grace: The Sacraments – General. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q93. Which are the sacraments of the New Testament? Our catechism study continues with the topic of the sacraments. The word sacrament is derived from a Latin term

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q94-95) is The Means of Grace: The Sacraments – Baptism. (see Harmony Index) WSC Q94. What is Baptism? What does it mean to be engaged? Our recent studies in the catechism have dealt with the sacraments, those signs and seals of the

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q94-95) is The Means of Grace: The Sacraments – Baptism. (see Harmony Index)   WSC Q95.  To whom is Baptism to be administered? The fabric of an individual’s belief is made of many threads. Often, however, we debate single issues separately, out

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q96-97) is The Means of Grace: The Sacraments – The Lord’s Supper. (see Harmony Index)  WSC Q96. What is the Lord’s Supper? A man once visited a school for deaf and dumb children. As he sat at the back of a classroom,

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q96-97) is The Means of Grace: The Sacraments – The Lord’s Supper. (see Harmony Index)  WSC Q97. What is required for the worthy receiving of the Lord’s Supper? I recently saw a page of cartoonists’ drawings made of many simple eye and

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q98-107) is The Means of Grace: Prayer. (see Harmony Index)  WSC Q98. What is prayer? We near the end of our catechism study as the Shorter Catechism concludes with the topic of prayer. Rossetti, the 19th-century Italian poet, patriot, and evangelist once

The Doctrinal Heading for this section of questions (Q98-107) is The Means of Grace: Prayer. (see Harmony Index)  WSC Q99. What rule hath God given for our direction in prayer? Look below at the question and its paraphrase, which is taken directly from Starr Meade’s book Training Hearts, Training Minds.