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What nila hath God oi¥«i to dlroot na how wo vuf glorify and onjoy 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 and enjoy Hini.<* c Eph. ii. 20. And nr<$ built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone. 2 Tim. lit. 16. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profiuble for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. d 1 John i. 8. That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that re also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. Q. 3. What do the Seriptoroa prlndpaUy toacht A. The Scriptures principally teach what man is to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of man.* e 2 Tim. i. 13. Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and lo\e which is in Christ Jesus. Q. 4. What la God T A. God is a Spirit,^ infinite,^ eternal,* and un- changeable* in his being,* wisdom,' power,»» holi- ness," justice, goodness, and truth." / John iv. 24. God is a Spirit; and ttaey that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth. g Job xi. 7. Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection? A Ps. xc. 2. From everlasting to eferlaatlng thou art God. 17. The Father of lights, with whom is i i James 1. no variable* ness, neither shadow of tarQing. k Exod. Ul. 14. And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: And He said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel. I Am hath sent me unto yon. mm ■r'-'; THE SHORTER CATECHISM, I Ps. ozlvli.K. Great it our Lord, and of sreat power: flii un- dentandlDg ii iDtioitc. m Rev. Iv. 8. Holy, ho\j, holjr, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to oome. n Rev. zv. 4. Who shall not fear Thee, Lord, and glorify Thy name? fnr Thou only art holy. i Exod. zxziT. 6. The Lord, the Lord God, merr^ful and graci- ous, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth. V. 7. Ke«>ping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity, and transgres- sion, and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty. Q. 5. Are thtre Bora Qotfi than one? A. There is but one ouly,^ the living and true God.9 p Deut. vi. 4. Hear, O Israel, the Lord our Ood is one Lord. q Jer. X. 10. But the Lord is the true God: He is the living God, and an everlasting King. Q. 6. How many pereoiu are there in the OedheadT 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.' r Mat. zxviii. 19. Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptiz- ing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. M 1 John V. 7. For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost ; and these three are one. Q. 7. What are the decreei 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/ t Eph. i. 11. Being predestinated according to the purpose of Him who worketh all things after the -counsel of His own will: V, 12. That we should be to the praise of His g^ory. Q. 8. How dooi God ezeeiite Hii deereeiT A. God executeth His decrees in the works of creation" and providence."' tt Rev. iv. 11. Thou hast created all things, and for Thy pleasure they are and were created. w Dan. iv. 89. He doeth according to His will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth. Q. 9. What la the work of oreatioBt A. The work of creation is Grod's making all things of nothioKi^ by the word of His power,^ in the space of six days, and all very good.' // holy^. WITH PROOFS FROM THE SCRIPTURES. n O r: Hla un- vhioh wM, ;lorIfy Thj aod grad- Tith. V.7. tnnsgres- ,nd true Lord. liviDg God, lodheadt odhead, It;'' and bstance, ins, baptiz* ind of the In heaven, ee are one. purpose, eby, for Atsoever !>urpoae of own will: vorks of ly pleMure ie army of dng all •wer,y in i/ earth*"' *' ** '° **** beginning God created the heaven and the fr!!»SS'hi'lK- "^^"^V^ ?'**• T« understand that the worlds were mS?J^/''?i.J''* '**/;? 2'i^"* ■' "* *''•* ^'•'''K' 'hlch are seen were not made of things which do appear. iJ.^°;*'*^*- ^'"* ^ ■»* «Terytblng that He had made. and. SJsixth cu" »e'r good. And the eTenfng and the morning wer4 Q. 10. How did Ood oreate man? A. God created man male and female, after His own image" in knowledge, righteousness, and holiness,* with dominion over the creatures.* oGen. i. 27. So God created man in His own image. In the imase **^^. *'.1?*i!l* ^® ^'^ ! "■'« ••>* female created He them. ft Col. ill. 10. And have put on the new man, which is renewed JK?T'®*'**' *'*®' *•** '""'g* *' J*l" *hat. created him. Eph. iv. 24. And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. tkl^^^'th^ **• j-^"^..?*^ blessed them : aqd God said unto them. Be frultAil, and multiply, and replenish the earth and subdue It: and have dominion over the tish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Q. IL What an Ood'f worka of proYldonco t A. Grod's works of providence are, His most holy,** wise,« and powerful preserving/ and gov- erning all His creatures, and all their actions.^' in^annS''^' *k ^*'* ^"* *' '*«*'*®**"" *° »" **' ''*y»t •»<! *»oiy t}^i «*»«]. 29. This also cometh forth from the '«rd of hosts, which is wonderftil in counsel, and excellent In working. « P? ;m*;o Upholding all things by the word of His power, fl Ps. clll. 19. His kingdom ruleth over all. *v^**V*".?*- A''^. °°' !**• sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. _ Q. 12. What apooial act of provldoiieo ild Ooi ozor^ dao toward lui 1i tho oiUto whorttai ho waa eroatod T A. When God had created man. He entered into a covenant of life with him, upon condition of perfect obedience ;* forbidding him to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, upon the pain of death.^ .^ ^s ; ^A^i:*"**u-,,4i°*>'**J»'' •• ■<>' o' '•**»»•• *»». The man that doeth them shall live In them. « Gen. II. 17. But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. !k« uMl* »•*,«»*<>' "; *»f in the day that thou oatest thereof tbou Shalt surely die. THE SHORTER CATECHISM, Q. 13. Did our lint parrati oontlBM In tlM Mtato whartlB th%j wert ortafed. A. Our first parents, being left to the freedom of their own will, fell from the estate wherein they were created, by sinning against God.* ft Eccl. vll. 29. God made man upright, but they hare sought out many inventiona. Q. 14. WhatliilBT A. Sin is any want of conformity unto, or trans- gression of, the law of God.' / 1 John 111. 4. Whosoever commltteth sia transgresseth also the law ; for sin is the transgression of the law. Q. 15. If hit wu the lin whereby our fint parenti feU from the eitate wheretai they were oreatedT A. The sin whereby our first parents fell from the estate wherein they were created was their eating the forbidden fruit."* »i Gen. ill. 6. And when the woman saw that the tree waa good for food, and thatlt was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she toolt of the fruit thereof, and aid eat; aad nave also unto her husband with her, and he did e«t. y. 7. And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked. V. 8. And Adam and his wife hid themselvM ttom the presence of the Lord God amongst the trees of the garden. Q. 16. Did aU mankind faU in Adam'i fint trana- greaaionT A. The covenant being made with Adam, not only for himself, but for his posterity;" all man- kind, descending from him, by ordinary genera- tion, sinned in him, and fell with him, in his first transgression.* n Gen. 1. 28. And God blessed them ; and God aald unto them, Be frultfal, and multiply, and replenish the earth. Gen. 11. 16. And the Lord God commanded the man, Myins, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat : V. 17. But of the tree of the knowledge of "good and evil, thou shalt pot eat of It; for In the day that t"hou eatest thereof, thou sbalt surely die. Rpm. V. 18. By the offeree or one, judgment came upon all men to oondennatlon. Q. 17. Into What eatate did the fall bring manUndt A. The fall brought mankind into an estate of sin and misery.** ^ ,^ ^ .. *u p Rom. V. 12. By one man sin entered Int j the world, and death by sin ; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned. WITH PROOFS FROM THE SCRIPTURES. M Mtatf freedom wherein k ■ought out )r trans* ith also the ell from as their e wM good ) be denred d Mt; aad V. 7. And they were B from the m. It train- lam, not i\\ man- genera- his first unto them, Mylns, Of But of the it of it; for I.-- e upon all nUait estate of , and death UTe sinned. » Q. 18. Whartin oonaiata tlia atatjlaaaa of that aatata wharalBto Bum fall? A. The sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell consists in the guilt of Adam's first sin,? the want of original righUjOusness,'* and the corrup- tion of his whole nature, which is commonly called Original Sin ;' together with all actual transgres- sions which proceed from it.' q Rom. V. 19. By one man's disobedience many were made sin- ners. r Rom. ill. 10. There in none righteous, no, not one. t Enh. il. 1. You hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins. Ps li. 5. Behold. I was shapen in iniquity; and In sin did my mother conceive me. ( Mat. XT. 19. For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, mur- ders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies ; V. 20. These are the things which defile a man. Q. 19. What la tha mlaarj of that aatata wharabito man fall? A. All mankind by their fall lost communion with God," are under his wrath and curse,"* and so made liable to all miseries in this life, to death itself, and to the pains of hell for ever.'^ u Gen. lii. 8. Adam and his wife hid themselves flrom the pres- ence of the Lord God amongst the trees of the garden. V. 24. So be drove out the man. w Eph. ii. 8. And were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. Gal. iii. 10. Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them. X Rom. vi. 21. Che wages of sin is death. Mat. XXV. 4t then shall He say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ve cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels. Q. 20. DU God leava all mankind to pariah In tha aatata of aln and miaary? A. God having, out of His mere good pleasure, from all eternity, elected some to everlasting \\fe,y did enter into a covenant of grace, to deliver them out of the estate of sin and misery, and to bring them into an estate of salvation by a Redeemer.^ y Eph. i. 4. According as He hath chosen us in Him, before the foundation of the woTld. z Rom. lii. 2V But now the righteousnesss of God without tha liliiihi 6 THE SHORTER CATECHISM, law is manifestod, being witnewed by the Law and the Prophets. V. 22. Even the rlKhteouHoess of G«)d, whiih !• by faith of Jeiuv Christ, unto all, and upon all them that believe. Q. 21. Who li tilt Redoraiw of Qod'i olootT A. The oisly Redeemer of God's elect is the Lord Jesus Christ,** who being the eternal Son of God, became man,* and so was, and continueth to be, God and man in two distinct natures, and one person,'' for ever.** a 1 Tim. 11. 6. For there Is one God, and one Mediator between God and men, the maa Christ .Tesus. 6 John 1. 14. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us. c Rom. Ix. 8. Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concern- ing the flesh Christ cme, who is over nil, God blessed for ever. d Heb. vll. 24. But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. Q. 23. How did Oltrift, botng ttio Son oi God, booomo A. Christ, the Son of God, became man by taking to himself a true body,« and a reasonable soul,/ being conceived by the power of the Holy Ghost, in the womb of the Virgin Mary, and born of her,^ yet without sin.* « Hob. 11. 14. Forasmuch, then, as the children are partakers of flesh and blood. He also Hlmsflf likewise took part of the same. / Mat. xxvi. 38. Then saith He unto them, My soul Is exceeding sorrowful even unto death. ^ , ^ . g Luke 1. 81. Behold, thou sitialt conceive In thy womb and bring forth a Son, and shalt call his name JESUS. V. 35. The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, und the power of the highest shall overshadow thee. . . ^ . h Heb. vll. 26. Such an High Priest became us, who Is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners. Q. 23. Yhftt otfkMi dotti Ohriit ozooato ■• our Ro- daomor? A. Christ, as our Redeemer, executeth the offices of a prophet,* of a priest,* and of a king,' both in his estate of humiliation and exaltation. i Acts HI. 22. Moses truly said unto the fathers. A Prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto * Heb. T. 8. Thou art a Priest for ever, after the order of Mel- chlsedec. . , ^.„ .„, rPs. 11. «. Yet have I set my King upon my holy hill of Sion. WITH PROOFS FROM THE SCRIPTURES. Prophets. I of Jeauv : is the Son of ueth to ind one r between Bmoiig ut. I coDcern- for ever. 9ver, h»th btoome nan by sonable le Holy ad born trUkers of iiame, exceeding and bring The HolT (hett •hall o is hol7, ; our Ra- te offices both in )phet shall . like unto 11 say unto lerof Mel- fSion. I Q. 24. How doth Ohrlit ozooato tho ofttoo of a prophot ? A. Christ executeth the office of a prophet iu revealing to us,"* by his Word" and Spirit," the will of God for our salvation. m John I. 18. No man hath seeu God at any time; the only begot- ten .Son, which Is in tho Imwoiii of the Fal. er, he hath declared him. r» John XX 31. Tht-BO are written, that ye might itellefe that Jesus is the Christ, the Hon of God; and that believing, ye might have life through His name. John xiv. 26. The C'omforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will bend in my name, he ..hall teach you all things. Q. 25. How doth Ohriit ozooato tho ofiioo of a prlOitT A. Christ executeth the office of a priest in His once offering up of Himself a sacrifice to satisfy divine justice,'' and reconcile us to God,' ana in making continual intercession for us/ p Heh. Ix. 28. Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many. o Heb. ii. 17. In all things it behoved him to be made like unto hia brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. r Heb. vii. 23. He is able to save them to the uttermost that Cometh unto God by Him, seeing he ever llveth to make interces- sion for them. Q. 26. How doth Ohriit ozooato tho offioo of a klog ? A. Christ executeth the office of a king in subduing us to Himself,' in ruling and defending us/ and in restraining and conquering all His and our enemies." « Ps. ex. 3. Thy people shall be willing in the day of Thy power. t Isa. xxxiii. 22. The Lord is our judge, the Lord is our law- giver, the Lord is our king ; He will save us. u 1 Cor. XV. 25. For He must reign, till He hath put all enemies under his feet. Q. 27. Whoroia did Ohriifi homiUatiOB ooBHit T A. Christ's humiliation consisted in His being born, and that in a low condition,^ made under the law,* undergoing the miseries of this life,* the wrath of God,* and the cursed death of the cross f in being buried, and continuing under the power of death for a short time.* u> Luke ii. 7. And she brought forth her first-born Son, and wrapped him in swaddling ciptbes, and laid him in a manger, under the law. X Gal. iv. 4. God sent forth his Son, made of a womaq, made nttar the la^. tVI^V s THE SHORTER CATECHISM, y Isa. liii. 3. He is despised and rejected of men, a man of sor- rows, and acquainted witn grief. I z Mat. xzvii. 46. And about the ninth hour, Jesus cried with a loud Toice, saying. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? a Phil. ii. 8. He humbled Himself, and became obedient ucto death, even the death of the cross. (^ b Mat. xll. 40. As Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly : so shall the sun of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. Q. 28. Wherein conidBtothClurist's exaltation f A. Christ's exaltation consisteth in His rising again from the dead on the third day,^ in ascend- ing up into heaven, in sitting at the right hand of God the Father,'^ and in coming to judge the world at the last day.*' e 1 Cor. XV. 4. And that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day, according to the Scriptures. d Markixxi. 19. So then, after the Lord had spoken unto them, He was received up into h(>aven, and sat on the right hand ot God. e Acts xvii. 31. He hath appointed a day, in the which He will Judge the world in righteousness by that man whom He hath or- dained ; whereof He bath given assurance unto all men, in that He bath raised him from the dead. Q. 29. How are we made partaken of the redemption pnrehaaed by Christ T A We are made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ by the effectual application of it to us-^ by His Holy Spirit.*' /John 1. 12. As many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God. 9 Titus ill. 5. Not by works of righteousness which we have dune, but according tu'His meroy He saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of tne Holr Ghost; V. 6. Which He shed ou us abundantly, through Jesus Cnrlst our Saviour. Q. 30. How doth the Spirit apply to ns the redemption pnibhued by Ohriit t A. The Spirit applieth to us the redemption purchased by Christ by working faith in us,* and thereby uniting us to Christ in our effectual calling.' By grace are ye saved, through faith, and that bot ..It is the gift of God. i Eph. ill. 17. That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith, etc. A Eph. 11. 8. of yourselves 1 Cor. 1. 9. God is falthfbl, by whom ye were called unto the fel- lowship of his Son Jeaus Christ. Q. 31. What ii effaotnal calling T and WITH PROOFS FROM THE SCRIPTURES. A. Effectual calling is the work Spirit,* whereby, convincing us of mioAvir I cki-iliorlifAnincr niir minrls in i\ of God's our sm and misery,' enlightening our minds in the knowledge of Christ,"* and renewing our wills," He doth per- suade and enable us to embrace Jesus Christ, freely offered to us in the gospel.® il- 2 Tim. i. 0. Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling. / Acts il. 37. Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their hearts, and said unto Peter, and to the rest of the apostleiir Men and brethren, what shall we do? m Acts xzvi. 18. To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God. n Ezek. xxzvi. 2^. I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give — ^u an heart of flesh. John vi. 44. No . ■ i can come to me, except the Father, which hath sent me, draw luim. T.45. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me. Q. 32. What bratfiti do they that are offeotnallj callsd partake of la thli life T A. They that are effectually called do in this life partake of justification,!* a'doption,^ and sanc- tification, and the several benefits which, in this life, do either accompany or flow from them.'' p Rom. viii SO. Moreover, whom He did predestinate, them II& also called ; and whom He called, them He also Justified ; and whom He justified, them He also glorified. q £ph. i. 5. Having predestinated us unto the adoption of child- ren by Jesus Christ to himself. r 1 Cor. i. 30. But of Him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God i« made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption. Q. 33. What li loitlfloatloii ? A. Justification is an act of God's free grace, wherein He pardoneth all our sins,' and accepteth us as righteous in His sight,' only for the right- eousness of Christ imputed to us," and received by faith alone.^ I Epb. i. 7. In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the ricnes of His grace. <2 Cor. V. 21. For He hath made him to be ein for us, who knew no sin : that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. u Rom. v. 19. As by one man's disobedienoe many were made sinners; so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. w Gal. 11. 16. Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law. but by the faith of Jmus Christ, even we have believed In JetuB Christ, that we might be Justified by the faith of Christ. 10 THE SHORTER CATECHISM, Q. 34. WbatisadopttonT A. Adoption is an act of God's free grace/ whereby we are received into the number, and have a right to all the privileges of the sons of God.y X 1 John iii. 1. Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God! V John i. 12. As many as received Him, to them Rave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name. Rom. viii. 17. And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ. Q. 35. Wbat is sanctificatioiiT A. Sanctification is the work of God's free grace,^ whereby we are renewed in the whole man afte^r the image of God,« and are enabled more and more to die unto sin, and live unto righteousness.* s 2 Thess. ii. 13. God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation, through sanctification of the Spirit. o Eih. iv. 24. And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. h Rom viii 1. There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. Q. 36. Wlitt are the benefits which, in this life, do accommuiT or flow from jostifloation, adoption, and sanctincanon? A. The benefits which, in this life, do accom- pany or flow from justification, adot)tion, and sanctification, are : Assurance of God's love, peace of conscience, joy in the Holy Ghost,« increase of grace,** and perseverance therein to the end.* c Rom. T. 1. Being justified by faith, we have peace with God, throuffh our Lord Jesus Christ. V. 2. By whom also we have access bv faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. V. 5. And hope maketh not ashamed, because the love of Goo Is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost, which is given unto us. ...... ^^ ^v ^ Prov. iv. 18. The path of the just is as the shining light, that shinetb more and more unto the perfect day. .... « 1 John V. 18. These things have I written unto you that be- lieve on the name of the Son of God, that ye may know that ye have eternal life. Q. 37. What hesefits do belieYers recei7e fros Christ atdeathT WITH PROOFS FROM THE SCRIPTURES. 11 . A. The souls of believers are, at their death, made perfect in holiness,-^ and do immediately pass into glory ;^ and their bodies, being still united to Christ,* do rest in their graves* till the resurrection.* / Heb. xil. 23. And to the spirits of just men made perfect. g Phil. 1. 23. Having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ. h 1 Thess. iv. 14. Them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. , , „ ^ , ., . i Isa. Ivli. 2. He shall enter into peace; they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness. k Job xix. 26. And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God. 8. 38. What benefits do belieTeni receive from Christ le resnrrectioiiT A. At the resurrection, believers, being raised up in glory,' shall be openly acknowledged and acquitted in the day of judgment,™ and made per- fectly blessed in the full enjoying of God" to all eternity." I 1 Cor. XV. 43. It is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory. m Mat. X. 32. Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, hira will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. n 1 John iii. 2. When He shall appear, we shall be like Him ; for we shall see Him as He is. .,,.-, ^ 1 Thess. iv. 17. And so shall we ever be with the Ix)rd. Q. 39. What is the duty which Ood reqnlreth cf manT A. The duty which God requireth of man is obedience to His revealed will.^ « Micah vi. 8. He hath showed thee, man, what is good: and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Q. 40. What did God at first reveal to man for the mle of his obedience? A. The rule which God at first revealed to man ' for his obedience was the moral law.? q P.om. ii. 14. For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves. V. 15. Which show the work of the law written in their hearts. Q. 4L Where is the moral law sunmarily compre- hended T • A. The moral law is summarily comprehended in the ten commandments.'' 12 THE SHORTER CATECHISM, r Deut X 4. And He wrote on the tables, according to the first . ^ri«^"8ift^5°TtKl?*^ft°2;ter into life, keep the command- "'o' 42. What is the sum of the ten commaiidiiieiite? A The sum of the ten commandments is, io lovtthe Lord our God with all our heart, wi h all our soul with all our strength, and with all our mind ; and our neighbour a« ou«e W ^^^ ./ar?.tf4aiThTi^^^^^^^ .^o^di^*: fhe first and Bj;*** ^^rPffiUT'^thyiir^^ On these trci^iSkX'ettaVg'llAlJf^^^^^ tbl PropheU. q. 48. What is the preface t» the ten command- ""T The preface to the ten commandments is in thet words I am, ths Lord thyGodwhwh have tmght^^ ovi of ihc land of Egypt, out of ths house of bondage.* t Exod. XX. 2. J. Q. 44. What doth the preface to the t»n command- ments ^^»«^ "^ ^^^ ^„ commandments teach- eth us ThaT because God is the Lord> *"Vt^ God and Redeemer, therefore we are bound to keep all His commandments/* ^^^ ^^^ ch^rWHi-farraVd^H^^^^^^ Hi. oommand- enemies, "^Jk" "ffJ^HS alUhe diySf our life, righteousness before Him, an *no u» j » 0. 45. Which is the first commandment J A. The first commandment is. Thou shalt have no other gods before me. , , « 0. 46. What is required in the first commandment? A The first commandment requireth us to know« and acknowledge God to be the only true GodTand our God- and U) worship and glonfy Him accordingly." onl t WITH PROOFS FROM THE SCRIPTURES. 13 . 1 Chron. xxviii. 9. And thou. Solomon my son. know thou the , thT God. and to walk In His ways, ■no*" tnhAarken unto His voice. *"" ?'"!v*^ xte fool hath «.id in his heart. There is no God ^ ^«?o.J?l:'^.^|^^S|the^^^^^^^^^^^ ^Ypr^xxiifll Ta^'mySlwoSS hearken to my voxc^ and Israel would none of me. , ^^ 1^^ a He, and A. These «ords [Wo« ""g J *«„ ^^^^^i Stretched out our hands to a strange »"« search this out. j™^«*i> 0. 49. Which Is the seconfl coiiiiii«ii«meiitI A The second commandment is. Thou shall no^ „at; uStolhee any graven image^or any ».ken<^ showing mercy unto thou«u.ds of them that love me, and keep my commandments. 14 THE SHORTER CATECHISM, Q. 50. What is required in the second eom- mandment ? A. The second commandment requireth the re- ceiving, observing,* and keeping pure and entire, all such religious worship and ordinances as God hath appointed in His word./ e Dent, xxxil. 46. Set your hearts iinto all the words which I testify among you this day, which ye shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law. Mat. xxTiii. '>0. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you, ■^»':« 'J *?*"*• ?Ml •'^\ *?^"* ^^^^9 soever I command you, obaerve to Ho n; thou Shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it. (J. 51. What is forbidden in the second conioiand- meut ? A. The second commandment forbiddeth the worshipping of God by images,^' or any other way not appointed in His word.* g Deut. iv. 15. Take ye therefore good heed unto yourselves ffor ye saw no manner of similitude on the day that the Lord spake unto you in Horeb). V. 16. Lest ye corrupt yourselves, and make you a trraven image. «, » « uimc h Col. il. 18. Let ■© man beguile you of your reward, in » volun- Jtl^J«»'?KA°lK**r***PP*°«i^^»°S?^5' Intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind. <J. 5«. What are the reasons annexed to the second commandment % A. The reasons annexed to the second com- mandment are, God's sovereignty over us/ His propriety in us,* and the zeal He hath to His own worship.' » Ps. xcv. 2. Let us come before His presence with thanksgivins. and make a joyful noise unto Him with psalms. V. 8. For tiw Lom( is a great God, and a great King above all gods. * Fs. xlv. 11. He is thy Lord, and worship thou Him. I Exod. xxxiv. 14. Thou shalt worship po other God: for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God. Q. 58. Which is the third oommilndment? A. The third commandment is, Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain ; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh His name in vain. Q. 54. What is required in the third commandment? A. The third commandment requireth the holy and reverent use of God's names," titles, attri- butes," ordinances,® word/ and works,^? <i- WITH PROOFS PROM THE SCRIPTURES. .15 m Ps. xxix. 2. Give unto the I^rd the glory due unto His name. n Rev. XV. 3. Great and niHrvellouR are Thy works, Lord God Almighty : just and true are Thy ways, thou King of saints. V. 4. Who shall not fear Thee, O Lord, and glorify Thy name? Eccl. V. 1. Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear than to give the sacrifice of fools. p Ps. cxxxviil. 2. I will worship toward Thy holy temple, and praise Thy name for Thy loving kindneds and lor Thy truth; for Thou hast magnified Thy wcrd above all Thy name. g Job xxxvi. 24. Remember that thou magnify His work, which men behold. Q. 55. What is forbidden in the third comniandmcnt? A. The third commaudment forbiddeth all pro- faning or abusing of anything whereby God maketh Himself known.*" r Mai. li. 2. If ye will not hear, and if yf' will not lay it to hearty to give glory unto my name, saith the liord of hosts, I will even send a curse upon you. q. 56. What is the oonimandment ? reason annexed to the third A. The reason annexed to the third command- ment is, That however the breakers of this com- mandment may escape punishment from men, yet the Lord our God will not suffer them to escape His righteous judgment.' « Deut. xxTiii. 58. If thou wilt not observe to do all the words of this law that are written in this book, that thou mayest fear this glorious and fearfhl name, THE I/)RD THY GOD. V. 59. Then the Lord will malre thy plagues wonderful. Q. 57. Which is the fourth oommandment 2 A. The fourth commandment is, Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. Six days ehalt thou labour, and do all thy work ; but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thv man-servant, nor thy maid-servant, nor thy oattle, nor the stranger that is within thy gates. For in six days the Ix>rd made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is and rested the seventh day : wherefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day, and hallowed it. <{. 58. What is required in the fourth oommandmentt 16 THE SHORTER CATECHISM, A. The fourth coniraandment requireth the keeping holy to God such set times as He hath appointed in His word, expressly one whole day in seven, to be a holy Sabbath' to Himself. t Lev. xix. 80. Yo sball keep my Sabbathv, and reverence my SHnctunry : I am the Lord. Deut. V. 12. Keep the Sabbath day to sanctify it, as the Jjoti thy God hath commanded thee. Q. 69. Which daroftheseveifhathOod appointed to be the weekly Sabbath 1 A. From the beginning of the world to the resurrection of Christ, God appointed the seventh day of the week to be the weekly Sabbath ;« and the first day of the week ever since, to continue to the end of the world, which is the Christian Sabbath."' u Gen. ii. .3. And God blessed the seventh day and sanctified iti because that in it He had rested from all His work which God created and made. w Acts XX. 7. And upon the first day of the week, when the dis- ciples came together to break brend, Paul preached unto them. Kev. i. 10. I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day. q, 60. How is the Sabbath to be sanctlfled? A. The Sabbath is to be sanctified by a holy resting all that day, even from such worldly em- ployments and recreations as are lawful on other days f and spending the whole time in the public and private exercises of God's worship,y except so much as is to be taken up in the works of necessity and mercy.* X Lev. xxiii. 8. Six days shall work be done, but the seventh dar is the Sabbath of rest, and holy convocation ; ye shall do no work therein. y Ps. xuii. 1. A psalm or song for the Sabbath day. It is a good . thing to give thanks unto the I.ord, and to sing praises unto Thy name, O Most Hisb. V. 2. To show forth Thy loving-kindness in the morning, ana thy faithAilnei>s every night. z Mat. xii. 11. What man shall there be among you that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the Sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out? v. 12 How much then is a man better than a sheep? wherefore it is lawflil to do well on the Sab- bath days. ^ Q. 61. What is forbidden in the fonrth oommand- ment? A. The fourth commandment forbiddeth the omission or careless performance of the duties re- I I WIT Suired,"" a oing tha sary thou employm< a Hal. i. V have snuffei which was t offering; sh< b Ezek. xi day, and ha' c Isa Iviii doing thy pi the holy oft thhie own w own words. Q. 62. ooniinand A. Th mandmei week for a special ample,-^ i d Exod. X is the Sabbf keep the Sa e Lev. XX the Lord in / Exod. X Israel for t and on the g Gen. ii. Q. 63. A.Th and thy the land <{. e4. A. Tl serving belongii relation AEph. V of God. \ as unto th Eph. vi. be ooediei lilijiiWirii mMtJMmma^ WITH PROOFS FROM THE SCRIPTURES. 17 I quired," and the profaning the day by idleness, or doing that which is in itself sinful,* or by unneces- sary thoughts, words, or work, about our worldly employments or recreations." a Mai. 1. 13. Ye said also, Behold, what a wearinesa to It? *nd ye have snuffed at It, saith the Lord of hosts; and ye brought thai which was torn, and the lame, and the sick; Jhu" y®, ^'o"**'* «"» offering; should I accept this of your hand? saith the Lord. 6 Eaek. xxili. 88. They have defiled my sanctuary in the same day, and have profaned my Sabbaths. wk-»»> r-^n. e isa 1 vlii. ll If thou turn away thy foot from the Sabbatb, from doinK thy pleasure on my holy day, and call the Sabbath a delight, the holy of the Lord, honourable, a nd shalt honour Him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words. q, 62. What are the reasons annexed to the foortli oonimandment 1 A. The reasons annexed to the fourth com- mandment are, God's allowing us six days of the week for our own employments,** His challenging a special propriety in the seventh," His own ex- ample,/ and His blearing the Sabbath day.^ d Exod. xxxi. 16. Six days may work be done.but i" t'l® ^7^h«ii is the Sabbath of rest. V. 16. Wherefore the children of Israel shall ^*6*LeJ.%^xl*il''3!'' Ye shall do no work therein; it is the Sabbath of the Lord in all your dwellings. uim,«t. Af /Exod. xxxi.17. It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day He rested, and was refreshed. g Gen. il. 3. And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it. Q. 63. T^hich is the Itfth commandment 2 A. The fifth commandment is, Honour thy father and thy mother ; that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. q, 64. What Is required in the fifth commandment? A. The fifth commandment requireth the pre- serving the honour, and performing the duties belonging to every one in their several places and relations, as superiors,* interiors,* or equals.* k Eph. T. 21. Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. v. 22. Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, **Bph?vi.*l, 5. Children, obey your parents in the Lord. Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to tue flesh. 18 THE SHORTER CATECHISM, WITH Rora. xlli. 1. Let every soul be mibject unto the higher powers. t irph. vi. 9. And, ye uiaMtem, do the mine things unto them, knowing that your Muter also *s in heaven. k Rom. xii 10. Be kindly ah.ctioned one to another wlih broth- erly love ; in honour preferring one another. Q. tto. What In forbidden in tlie fifth coinni«ndnientl A. The fifth coramandment forbiddeth the neglecting of, or doing anything against, the honour and duty which belongeth to every one in their several places and relations.' ; Rom. xiil. 7. Render tlterefore to all their dues; tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to whom custom, fear to whom fear, honour to whom honour. V. 8. Owe no man anything, but to love one another. Q. 66. What \h the reason annexed to the fifth coniinandnient ? A. The reason annexed to the fifth command- ment is a promise of long life and prosperity (as far as it shall serve for God's glory and their own good) to all such as keep this commandment.*" m Eph. vi. 2. Honour thy father and mother (which is the first commandment with promise). V. 3. That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. Q. 67. Which is the sixth commandment T A. The sixth commandment is, Thou shalt not kill. Q. 68. What is required in the sixth commandment? A. The sixth commandment r^quireth all law- ful endeavours to preserve our own life," and the life of others.® n Eph. V. 28. So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. V. 29. For no man ever yet hated his own flesh, but nour- isheth and cherisheth it. o Ps. Ixzxii. 3. Defend the poor and fatherless. V. 4. Deliver the poor and needy. Job. xxix. 18. The blessing of Him that was ready to perish came upon me. Q. 69. What is forbidden in the sixth commandment? A. The sixth commandment forbiddeth the tak- ing away of our own life,^ or the life of our neigh- bour unjustly,*? or whatsoever tendeth thereunto.'' p Acts xvi. 28. Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm. - ^Oen. ix. B. blood be shed. r Prov. xxiv. unto death, an< gayest, Behold, heart consider i Q. 70. W A. The I not commit Q. 71. W mentt A. The I preservatio chastity,' ii s 1 Thes. iv. seas bis vessel 1 t Eph. v. 11. of darkness, bu to speak of tho M^ Tim. 11. 2 faith, charity. w Col. Iv. 6. salt. X 1 Pet. ili. coupled with ( Q. 72. \ mandment ' A. The unchaste t y Matt. v. 2{ Iwtb committ X Eph. V. 4. which are not a Eph. V. 8. made among Q. 78. ^ A. The not steal. Q. 74. mentt A. Th lawful pr outward c WITH PROOFS FROM THE SCRII'TURES. 1^ ^Oen.lx. «. Whoio sheddeth man'i blood, by man shall hi» "HProv'5Sv.ll. If thou forbear to «»«'»'«' Vr' ^^^1*" heart consider it ? Q. 70. Which l8 the seventh coiiimaii(iment] A. The seventh commandment is, Thou shalt not commit adultery. Q. 71. What Is required In the seventh command- ment t . , A The seventh commandment requireth the preservation of our own' and our neighbours chastity/ in heart," speech,'" and behaviour/ , 1 Thes. W. 4. That every one of you should know how to pos- HMa his vessel in sanctlflcation and honour. „^-va ^FDh V 11 And have no fellowship with the unlruitful work* of dMkn^Mhut^ther reprove them. V. 12 For It 1» a »h«^e«^«« ^%Uv!?." Let your speech be always with grace, 8ea«)ned with """l Pet. Hi. 2. While they behold your chaste converwitlon coupled with fear. q. 72. What mandment? A. The seventh commandment forbiddeth all unchaste thoughts,^ words,* and actions." y Matt. V. 28. Whoaoever looketh on a woman to lust after her,, hath committal adultery with her a>fe«»y,J° ^*^Pf"'• „, ...tinff a Eph. v. 4. Neither fllthinesa, nor foolish talking, nor jeaUng,. 'i Epn.'8:''FS;Sfflon. .nd all uncleanneas, let it not he on«. made among you. Q. 78. Which is the eighth commandment? A. The eighth commandment is, Thou shalt not steal. Q. 74. What Is required In the eighth command* mentt . , A. The eighth commandment requireth the^ lawful procuring and furthering the wealth and outward estate of ourselves* and others.* Is forbidden In the seventh com- w- 20. THE SHORTER CATi CHIBM, \ ftjtoni. xii. 17. Provide thinijs honctt in the sight of all luen. ^^v. zxvii. 23. Ri! thou (]ilii(ent to Icdow tbu atato of thy floclci, .«nd ioolc rrell to thy herds. Lev. xzv. 35. If thv brother l>e waxen iKX>r, and fallen in decay with thee; then thou »halt relieve hiui, Phil. il. 4. ijook not every man on bis own things, but evory oian also on the things of others. Q. 75. What Is forbidden In the eighth coinniAiid- ment? A. The eighth commandment forbivMeth what- soever doth or may unjustly hinder oar own/ or our neighbour's wealth or outward estate.* d 1 Tim. V. 8 If any proride not for bis own, and specially for those of bis own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than «n infldel. « Prov. xxTlii. 19. He thai followetb after vain persons shall have poverty enough. Prov. xxi. 6. The setting of t.-easures by a lying tongue is a Tan I ty' tossed to and fro of ineui that seeic death. Job. XX. 19. Because be hath oppressed, and hath forsaken the <poor, because he bath violently lateen away an bouse which he ouilded not. V. 20. Surely he shall not feel quietness in hia belly. O^ 76. Which Is the ninih commandment? A. The ninth commandment is, Thou shalt not •bear false witness against thy neighbour. Q. 77. What is required In the ninth command- ment? A. The ninth commandment requireth the main- taining and promoting of truth between man and juan/ and of our own^ and our neighbour's good name,^ especially in witness-bearing.' /Zecb. Tiii. 16. Speak ye everv man the truth to his neighbour. flrlPet. ill. 16. Having '.w,! conscience; that, whereas they «ipc«!r evil of you,a8of evit-ai.'t «>' r may be at bamed that falsely accused your good conver'.atWu \ ^'i-lst. Acta. zxv. 10. Then a ''' ru^i, I «. ,ind at Csesar'a judgment seat: to the Jews I have done uo wrong. h 8 John 12. Decaetrina hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself; yea, and we also bear rncord. i Prov. xiv. R. A faithful witness will not lie. V. 25. A true "Witness delivereth souls. Q. 78. What is forbidden in the ninth command- ment? A. The ninth commandment forbiddeth what- soever is prejudicial to truth,* or injurious to our own,' or our neighbour's good name."* WITH k Rom. ili. 1! ; Jobxxvli. will not remoi m Ps. XV. 3. evil to his neli hour.^ q. 79. ¥ A. The covet thy i thy neignV maid-servi thing that q. 80. 1 ment? A. The tentment and chari hour, and n Heb. xiii and be contei Rom. xii. them that we 1 Cor. xiii. not; charity behave itself voked, think joiceth in th( q. 81. ' ment? A Th( conteutm* grieving inordinat that is hi p 1 Cor. X. mured, and q Gal. T. 2« another, env r Col. Hi. 5 earth; forni cence, and c< q. 82. mandmen A. No ; of all men. te of thy flockii, fallen in decay ngs, but evnry li c«>inmAiHl> Meth what- ir own,** or site/ nd specially for id is worse than I p«rsons shall ng tongue is a h forsaken the ouse which he ess in hia belly. mU >u shalt not ar. Ii command- bh the main- m man and hour's good > his neighbour. , whereas they ned that falsely judgment seat: men, and of the V. 25. A true h command' Idetb what- njurious to WITH PROOFS FROM THE SCRIPTURES. 21 ^jT^iHA !KS:i;si'X;^^siiiSf^?r?&i<iio.r '•1! ^ilVT^ll^iT&lli^^l not with hi. .onpue nor doetU evil to his neighbour, nor uketh up a reproach agarnst his nelgh- q, 79. Which Is the tenth commandment I A The tenth coraraandment is, Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt nU covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his raan-servant, nor his maid^jervant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's. q. 80. What Is required in the tenth command- ment? . A. The tenth commandment requireth lull con- tentment with our own condition,* with a right and charitable frame of spirit toward our neigli- bour, and all that is his.® n Heb. xlil. 6. Let your oonrersation be without covetousness and be content with such things as ye have. Rom. xll. 16. R«Joic6 with them that do rejoice, and weep witl> them that weep. ^uiTereth long and is kind ; charity en vieth not^charity vaunteth not itself, U iTot puffed up. V «. Doth not b^hive itself unseemly, seeketll not her own, is "ot easily pro- TS thSeth no eyil. V. 6. Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but re- joiceth in the truth. q, 81. What is forbidden in the tenth command- ment? A The tenth commandment forbiddeth all dis- contentment with our own estate^ envyine or grieving at the good of our neighbour,* and all inordinate motions and affections to any thing that is his/ p 1 Cor. X. 10. Neither murmur ye, as some of them also mur- "rGli"'26'"l^?rnTJe**UttTva glory, provoking one another envying one another. „,„be„ ^hlch are upon the eartS^'fornLtiiri/cSfn^^^^^^ aifectlpn.evn concupis. tence, and covetousness, which is idolatry. O. 82. Is any man able perfectly to keep the com- mandments of God t M A. No mere man since the fall is able, m thia 1 H-^ 22 THE SHORTER CATECHISM, life, perfectly to keep the commandments of God « but doth daily break them in thought,' word," and deed."' dc^S^g^! a'^d sSeSTot'; """' "" J""^ "■*" "P'^" '"^^ ««rtfi' t'^'^t youth"' ''*"■ ^^" '^^'^ ^™»«lna«on of man's heart is evU from his fullif dlldly poisJnf tonguecan no man tame ; itls an unruly evil, w James iii. 2. In many things we offend all. he&omi ^^^ *" trausgressioiis of the law equally A. Some sins in themselves, and by reason of ^?^;?^»1 aggravations, are more heinous in the sight of God than others.* ^^ X John Kix. 11. He that delivered me unto thee hath the greater Q. 84. What doth erery sin deserve? A. Every sin deserveth God's wrath and curse, both m this life and that which is to come v A. To escape the wrath and curse of God due to us for sin, (iod requireth of us faith in Jesus IJirist, repentance unto life,- with the diligent use ot all the outward means whereby Christ com- municateth to us the benefits of redemption « a Prov ii. 1. Mv son, If thou wilt receive myWordfand K™^ inTfl"nTthI k JwVedgl^?G*^^^ understand the fear of the Lord. 86. What is faith in Jesus Christ ? Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace.* 1 WITH whereby w< salvation,'' b Heb. X. 39. but of them thi e John i. 12. become the son d Phil. iii. 9. eousness, wtiic of Christ, the r 6 Isa. xxxiii. giver, the Lord q. 87. ^ A. Repe whereby a sin,^ and tli Christ,* do turn from i endeavour /Acts xi. 18. tance unto life g Acts ii. 37. heirt, and said brethren, what h Joel ii. 13. unto the Lord anger, and of g i Jer. xxxi 1 the Lord my rmted; and a: was ashamed proach of my y A; Ps. cxix. 59 thy testimoniei Q. 88. Wl communical A. The Christ com tion, are hi ments, and to the elect { Acts ii. 41. tized. V. 42. trine and fello Q. 89. H A. The esneciallv ofGod,* rd,« and eartH, (hat U from his mrulyevil, equally Bason of in the he greater d curse, lot In all lU. left hand, ed for the we may rod due 1 Jesus ent use t com- le Greeks, Christ. I hide mj ! ear unto a, if thou itanding; fts for hid the Lord, trrace.* WITH PROOFS FROM THE SCRIPTURES. 23 whereby we receive*' and rest upon Him alone for salvation,*' as he has offered to us in the gospel.* b Heb. X. 39. We are not of them who draw back unto perdition ; but of them that believe to the siiving of the soul. e John i. 12. As many as receive Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name. d Phil. iii. 9. And he found in Him, not having mine own right- eousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith. e Isa. xxxiii. 22. The Lord is our judge, the Lord is our law- giver, the Lord is our king; He will save us. Q. 87. What is repentance unto life 2 A. Repentance unto life is a saving grace,-^ whereby a sinner, out of a true sense of his sin,fl' and the apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ,* doth, with grief and hatred of his sin, turn from it unto God,* with full purpose of, and endeavour after, new obedience.* /Acts xi. 18. Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repen- tance unto life. g Acts ii. 37. When they heard this, they were pricked in their heirt, and said unto Peter, and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do ? h Joel li. 13. Hend your heart, and not your garments, und turn unto the Lord your God; for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil. i Jer. xxxi 18. Turn thou me, ana I shall be turned ; for thou art the Lord my God. V. 19. Surely after that I was turned I re- rmted; and after that I was instructed, I smote upon my thigh: was ashamed, yea, even confounded, because I did bear the re- proach of my youth. k Ps. cxix. 59 I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies. Q. 88. What are the outward means whereby Christ commnnicateth to us the benefits of redemption ? A. The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ commnnicateth to us the benefits of redemp- tion, are his ordinances, especially the word, sacra- ments, and prayer ;' all which are made effectual to the elect of salvation. I Acts ii. 41. Then they that gladly received His word were bap- tized, v. 42. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doc- trine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. Q. 89. How is the word made effectnal to salvation? A. The Spirit of God maketh the reading, but especially the preaching of the word an effectual 24 THE SHORTER CATECHISM, "/""«. "^"■""ineing and converting sinners -and of building them up in holiness and Wort » through faith, unto salvation » wmiort. It trjtz iCfuSt ii'Tat^rj'"" '"•"'' «"•* A. That the word may become effectual to salva- tion, we must attend thereunto with d i^enclp LTwIm''*?!^ P^^^^'^ ^«««i^« i* with faUh* tWn« o«! VThy^fil" *^^" ""'"* *^«»' *»>** ^ """y behold wondrou. -;«fw!rhi A not profit the™, not bein, they Sght b^livJ.'^*^ "''''''^ °"' »»>« Jo^« of the truth, that nJt Sn again" Th^eS^ ''"'^ •»•'« ^ »>** *° ™*°e heart, that I might and comini^fh thelii;**^ tttt"a*?o?%?rr* '«^ of liberty, Of the Mork, this m\n 8 Jl^^S^SiVhirdS.^*""'' ''"* * ^'^^'^ meL^'of sSTatlon/**" ^•^""'^"ts become effectoal fSl7^n.K ^** •^'*?"' *°/ ^^^^"« "» them, or in him that doth administer them,- but only b^ the bl^- ijg of Christ, and the working of His SpiritTn them that by faith receive them y ^ answer of a good wnScSo^/rAti^^^^i^?!^^^ flesh, but the Jesus Christ. «"»»cwi»<» toward God), by the resurrection of W q. 92 A. A by Chr the bei ed,* sea zGlen. :x tween me you shall I a Rom. J of the rig cumciaed. Q. 98. tament ] A. T Baptisn b If ark saved. c i Cor. ; delivered \ He was bei q. 94, A. B with wa Son, an seal our the bent gagemet d Mat. x: ing them J Holy Ghosi e Rom. vi into Jesus i /Rom. vi death ; tha of the Fatl q. 95. A. Bj that are their fai the infa church t ff Acts li. tized. WITH PROOFS PROM THE SCRIPTURES. 25 Q. 92. What is a sacrament ? A. A sacrament is an holy ordinance instituted / u "®i; ^^*^^®^"' ^y sensible signs, Christ, and the benefits of the new covenant, are represent- ed,« sealed, and applied to believers." z Gen. XV. il. lo. This ia my covenant, which ye shall keen be- o Rom. Iv. 11. And he received the *lgn of circumcision a seal cumcuJd**'**""'""" °^ '^^ '•"'^ '^''*"^^« h^ryerbeinS'unci?! Q. 98, Which are the sacraments of the New Tes- tament ? A. The sacraments of the New Testament are, Baptism,* and the Lord's Supper." saJed.*'"'' '''^' ^*' ^® *''■* »>«"«^«th, and Is baptized, shall be mSu^ ^^'i ^K^^' Fo' I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you. That the Lord Jesus, the same night in which He was betrayed, took bread, etc. ^ Q. 94. What is baptism ? A. Baptism is a sacrament wherein the washing with water in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Gho8t,<«doth signify and seal our engrafting into Christ, and partaking of the benefits of the covenant of grace,« and our en- gagement to be the Lord's./ ini «fim^f« 'Ik **• ^** y? *.t®''^o''? ""d t««cl> all nations, baptiz- Holy Gh^t^ "^ ** ** "' *"*' **' *•'* ^"' '"^ ""^^^^ in*n T^.;7rKi ?"**'' ^v "?>' *>** ■<> '"•'ly of "8 «» werc baptized into Jesus Christ, were baptized into His death ? H^n!'";*.'.; u*v» '^^J^t^**.''! ^e are burled with him by baptism into 2rthJFih«r^*'vfr.^*''"*'* "?" ''^^'^"P f'0"» the dea'd by the glory ot the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. ^. 95. To whom is baptism to be administered? A. Baptism is not to be administered to any that are out of the visible church, till they profess their faith in Christ, and obedience to Him f but the infants of such as are members of the visible church are to be baptized.* tlfe^*'*' "■ *'' '^'*®° *^®^ *'"'^ *'"^'' received His word were bap- I 'i 26 THE SHORTER CATECHISM, every Vne'of y^Z ^h^nZ'^^i^J^'^^^^f^^'^ l"** »>« »"'P"-e<i sins, and ye shall receive th?tH>nf* hi S"^**^.f**'' '*»« remission of promise if unto yoTand 5 you? ch iS'L'd'^o^llXh?!- '""' V^"^ off, even as many as the I^rS our God Shall call. *'* *^" Q. 96. What Is theLord'8 Supper i A. The Lord's Supper is a sacrament wherein forth i fn/'fu' aPPr^"^"^' Hi« death i^ showed cornnCn? ^^' ""^'^^^ '"""^^^^ ^''^^ "«t after a corporal and carnal manner, but by faith made partakers of His body and blood, w th all His itee.* '"^ "'"'^ nourishment and growth it!^\i'^'^it^i^^^^^ th-kH, and brake you; this do in remembrance of ml v^o^'ih^^^^^ '," «*"«» ^r after supper, savins ThUoVmu ?l t« * ^ '-^ewlse also the cup which is'^S llfr y|'u™'*'"P *' *•"' N*'' Testament in my blood, comL^n'on <;f%hrb»of'ch^ ^t^'J'^ \^ot the it not the communion of the £dy of Christ ^**"* ""^ *'"'*''' " Of Ve'iJd%i;;i?f "-^ *" *•»• ^^'^''y «^«i^»t? part;k^eif?hT'i'''*/^^''" ^^l* ^^'«"^^ ^«rthily ineraselves of their knowledge to discern thp Lord's body,^ of their faith to ffed upon ffim - of their repentance," love,'> and new obedience p'lest not discerning the lird* body ''*'"' damnation to himself, « I CoJ: fliu If""* woJldTdir'^''^'.''^' >•« '^ »° »»»« '"ith. judged. *® '^'*"''* •'"''Ke ourselves, wo should not be tbaVt&Sii*vlsirs\VongTS ^'f'ilf'whiJV*'"™''' ^ \«" therefore into one place, this'ls'Soi .o'^^aTth^LKs'lfpTerT'^" WITH PROOFS FROM THE SCRIPTURES. 27 « ^A^"'.\\ Therefore let us keep the feaat.not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice anS wickednUrbut with the un^ leavened bread of sincerity and truth. 1 Cor. xi. 27. Wherefore, whosoever shall eat this bread an* aS'd°b/c5>d'rf?h/ad'"'* """•^^'"^' «'•''" ^« g.ilty of thI'bSd? Q. 98. What is prayer? A. Prayer is an offering up of our desires unto- for things agreeabJe to His will,' in the name of Christ,' with confession of our sins,«and thankful acknowledgment of His mercies."' r Ps. Ixii. 8. Trust in Him at all times, ye people • oour out vouf heart before Him : God is a refuge for us. ^^^ ^ ^**'"^ » Rom. viii 27. And He that ^earcheth the hearts knoweth what '^n^'S^r^nX'^riht^JS "'^ "'"''^^'^ intercessirjoShl hI wilf give ifyo.r''"''""'''" ^' "'"^^ "^"^ '^' ^"'^'^ *° "y °*°>«^ conf?MloSi''''' ^"* ' ^''*^®^ ""*'' *^® ^'* "' ^<^' «"<* ™«^« my w Phil, i v. 6. Be careful for nothing: but in every thimr bv SL^^^n^fcia?"' '''''' t''-'^«living. letJorrVq'u'aSl q, 99. What rale hath God given for our directioa m prayer ; A. The whole word of God is of use to direct us^ in prayer f but the special rule of direction is that torm of prayer which Christ taught His disciples, commonly called The Lord's Prayer.^ iho/jf^iL" V*- ^?? ***** *" **•« confidence that we have in Him « M^t tf^o^ any thing according to His will, He heareth us *" „^i u *• IK' \ ^^^^ *•>*» manner therefore pray ye • Our Father which art in heaven. Hallowed be Thy name, etc. teii^ii *^" ^'*** ^^^^ *** preface of the Lord's prayer A. The preface of the Lord's prayer (which is, Our leather, which art in heaven), teacheth us to draw near to God with all holy reverence and confidence,^ as children to a father,* able and ready to help us ;* and that we should pray with and for others.* iJ ^'^' H*^* *• ^ not *roth very sore, O Lord, neither remember j^quuy for ever: behold, see, w'e beseech Th^, wfi^^n thr W i. ' iii'i'iii 28 THE SHORTER CATECHISM, •giKfJir ; but ye ha'r\ r*%7ivTdSKn,l!>'f* tl} °^ 'll"^««« ■we cry Abba, Father '^^^''^^ "le spirit of adoption, whereby in^hfspVrul'i^ and supplication supplication for all saints!^ inereunto with all perseverance and Q. 101. What do we pray for In the first petition? Tt^ *?^ ^"^^ ^^'^T <^^^«»» ^«' Sallowed be Thy name), we pray, That God would enable us TaWh W-*^ tr^y ^'"^ ^" *" '^^' whereby He maketh Himself known f and that He would ^s- pose all things to his own glory .« Hllf«eSlne?p°?n''us%"2"Th?.%^^^ ""^ Wess us. and cause .n%a^f to^who^rbeVrJl-f^^^^^^^^^ - to HI., are Q. 102. What do we pray for in the second petition? A. In the second petition (which is, Thy king- <^om com.), we pray, That Satan's kingdom m7y ^e destroyed ;/ and that the kingdom of gracl may be advanced,^ ourselves and others brought into It, and kept in it,'^ and that the kingdom of glory may be hastened.* ^ th2 wlilsof JeJi^sS^ *" '^^^ «°«* Pleasureunto ZIon ; build Thou ehJL^^^ay-hi;eM^ Q. 108. What do we pray for in the third petition? A. In the third ptition (which is, Thy will be •done on earth, as it is in heaven), we priy, That Ood by His grace, would make us able and wil- ling to know, obey,* and submit to His will in all things,' as the angels do in heaven «' pray, .WITH PROOFS FROM THE SCRIPTURES. 29 * K'' ^^,,^-^- ^*/® "P® understanding, and I shall keep thy law ; vea. I shall observe it with my whole heart. V. 35. Make me to «<► in the path of Thy tommandraentB, for therein do I delieht. V. W, Incline my heart unto Thy testimonies. / Acts xxi. 14. And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done. ^omw*, 4 w A «H ^- ^'®*f '**® ^'^» ye His angels that excel in strength, V %.°*^" ".T"?""^™?."!?} »»e«fkening unto the voice of His word, m ^\i- T * the Lord, all His works, in all places of His dominion i Jiless the Lord, O my soul. q, 104. What do we pray for in the foarth petition t A. In the fourth petition (which is, Give ua ihi» day our daily bread), we pray, That of God's free gift we may receive a competent portion of the good things of this life," and enjoy his blessings with them.« »» Prov. XXX. 8. Remove far from me vsnity and lies; give me neither poverty nor riches ; feed me with food convenient for me. rs. xc. 17. And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us ; and estebllsh thou the work of our hands upon us : yea. the work of our hands establish thou it. t^*,i>av (J. 106. What do we pray for in the fifth petition % A. In the fifth petition (which is. And forgive ua our debts, as we forgive our debtors), we pray. That God, for Christ's sake, would freely pardon all our sins;P which we are the rather encouraged to ask, because by his grace we are enabled from the heart to forgive others.^' p P«. II. 1. Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Thy lovinir kfndness ; according unto the multitude of Thy tender mercies blot out my transgreiislons. g Matt, vl 14. For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. «»f»»«», jwur Q. 106. What do we pray for in the sixth petition 2 A. In the sixth petition (which is, Atid lead u» not into temptation, but deliver us from evil), we pray, That God would either keep us from being tempted to sin,*" or support and deliver us when we are tempted.' y^Matt. xxvL 4L Watch and pray, that ye enter not Into teupt»- i«/**v^**' ^?'u Keep back thy servant alio from presumptuous slna. let them not have dominion over me.- ■ .«« Ji^Jhw' ^""^ *?«"^ * '''e*'* ^e»^' God ; and renew a right spint within me. v. 12. Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation • and uphold me with Thy free Spirit. ^ saivawon , J "V 30 THE SHORTER CATECHISM. PraVe^teaSf Si t^^ **** conclusion of the Lord's • ^^ The conclusion of the Lord's Prayer (which 18, ± or thine u the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever, Amen), teacheth us to take our encouragement in pj-ayer from God only/ and in our prayers to praise Him, ascribing kingdom, power, and glory to Him." And, in testimony of our desire, and assurance to be heard, we sav Amen."' ' ^ ""J'' foi?u?rljhtwasS.^bn°A?'T^°^ our supplications before Thee hear • O fiirf Tl^;«.. n T ^hy great mercies. V. 19. O Lord, « 1 Chron. xxix. 11. Thine, O Lord, is the ereatnMd iin.i ♦!.<. w Kev. xxli. 20. Amen. Even so come, LordJesus. SHORT The Lord's Prayer. Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be Thv nam« Th-^ S^tte^To^ F^T T*" ^ ^«"« *» eartSr^it is in UvSi.' Giv^ givrour dibto« a/^ W- ^°1 f°f8*^« "» »" <»«»>t8 is we for- iSm evU- fOT Thir^lJtKl'i'J'** into temptation: but deliver us for ever. i^en. ^ klngdom^and the power, and the glorj, The Creed. eJth^«nd*i!f j2S Chril^S"' A"°i«'»*y. °»«ker of heaven and &en •iVd'ISelMh^gWaSd^f*^^^^ i^f Mint* . fh^ JL^i''*** ' the holy catholic church ; the communi^ «dfheVe\*earAme^!"'' '""^ resurrection of tl^^T; m K'rt S?!^"** '■ **• '*"• »' »•» *•*«• "* »»«•' the power of death, Oraee Before Meat. ^'™i^l^^'-y® ^■''« "*'»"«* "gainst Thee, and are unworthy of Orace After Meat. 1 1- W 1 2- Of L 8. w 4. Fc 5. Ai 6. H< 7. W n. Gh In happ7 68 9. Di 10. H( 11. He 12. W covenant 18. W With the 14. W Perfect ol 15. W With Chi 16. W Then 17. t works ? 18. Di him? N 19. H( 20. Di ' 21. W miserable 22. Is miserable 28. W r 24. Wl 25. Wl second Pe 26. Wl 27. W! third Pen 28. Ho h ^^' Wl m nature of ^P'W^ SHORT kKD EAST QUE8TI0HS FOR CHILDREll AT FIRST BEOnnilHO. ^ 1. Who created you ? God. 2. Of what were you made ? Of the dust of the earth. 8. What doth that teach you ? Humility. 4. For what end were you made? To glorify God. 5. Are there more Gods than one ? Only one. 6. How many persons are there in the Godhead ? Three. 7. What are these? The Father, the Son, and the Holv Ghost. 8. In what estate was man created ? In a holy and hapjpy estate. 9. Did he continue in that holy and happy estate ? No. 10. How fell he from it? By breaking covenant with God. 11. How many covenants are there? Two. 12. What are these? The covenant of works, and the covenant of grace. 18. With whom was the covenant of works made? With the first Adam. 14. What was the condition of the covenant of works? Perfect obedience. 15. With whom was the covenant of grace made? With Christ the second Adam. 16. What is the condition of the covenant of grace ? The righteousness of Christ. 17. Whom did Adam represent in the covenant of works? All mankind. 18. Did Adam keep the covenant of works made with him? No. 19. How did he break it? By eating the forbidden fruit 20. Did all mankind break that covenant in Adam? Yes. 21. What estate are we then bom in? A sinful and miserable estate ? 22. Is there any way to be saved from that sinful and miserable estate? Yes. 28. Who is the Saviour of sinners ? Jesus Christ. 24. Whose Son is he ? The eternal Son of God. 25. Which Person of the Godhead is Christ? The second Person. 26. Who sanctifies sinners ? The Holy Ghost. 27. Which of the Persons of the Godhead is he ? The third Person. 28. How many natures hath Christ ? Two. 29. What are these? The nature of God, and tht nature of man. 32 SHORT EASY QUESTIONS FOR CHILDREN. %80. Had he both these natures from eternity ? He wim <^, but not man, from eternity. ^ ^"* ftJ* wt!? k"**? ot ^'^ T"" ^ ^° *^e fulness of time. <i,ifiTr ,^S»\*>'»th Christ done for us in our nature? He 2?- Su^*" *^'*^ *!f *^«*^ I" h« «fe and at his death U- Su*' ^'' *»^ » ^»f« <^»d he live ? A sorrowful^ie de?tto7ttcr^^ • '^^'^^'^ ^^^ »^« dierxrtSS 86. How many offices hath Chriet ? Three prfel^ al' of Tking"^' ^'^ ^"'^ «^ * P«>i'^«^ of a ftft' w»,^?"^u* ®*''*°"'' »" *" *^«"* Offices ? Yes. cur?mj^"e.'^^^ ^^" ^' ^"™ " '^ P«>P^«^^ "o for*my guiu' "^ ^*''* ^°" ""^ *"'" "* " P"""' ^ ^° **one 41. What need have you of him as a king? To de- liver me from bondage. *^ lo ae- 42. How many oommandmenU. are there? Ten 48. How are they divided ? Into two tables. tt' Sr?^."?**"? ^^ '^«'« >'' **»e fiwt? Four. 46. What do they contain ? Our duty to God. It JI/J.^.*^*"^^*'® *^®''« *" ^« second? Six. 47. What do they contain ? Our duty to man. 1« „'*yo"*'''«*o'^eept^e«>mmandment8ofGod? No 51 wfc "^ *^^i f ''P^»'"» •"^J *»»« Lord's Supper. Ki^nJ-aJ'd'fielSTtLfcte,"^""^^"^^ ^^^^^^^ sea1sVttL\l'o^V'^*^^^^^ 'ro»-'he of^t?; pJw'^f";r*J!^'^ you baptized? In the name 54 wi^r^^i ^^^ ^li' *".'^ of the Holy Ghost, fiuu • ^^,"at doth your baptism teach you ? That I am sent to hen* "^"^ ""^ **"* '^*''^*^ *^^' ^^**» ^ '^^^7 •'« Jfng Ju'nthrnf?'^ ^^^^ " ^^"^ ^ P^^ of ever- «o tohelven. *^"'' ""^ '^^ "*^**'^"' *^' ^«»*»» ? They ^68. What sort of a place is heaven ? A riorious nlaoe. where the redeemed will be for ever praisifg gT ^ ^ REN. ? He was of time. ure ? He I. his death. jwful one. he cursed k^ .i 4 It * » % 1^ ^ jj|# ■w I w ^f^y.^^