Q. 4. What is God? A. God is a spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable, in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness and truth. This question can often put us ill at ease, it may seem more fitting to ask “Who is God?” The catechism will come to that question, revealing the mysteries of the … Read more
Q. 3. 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. The Bible teaches us two main areas of knowledge: Who God is and what we owe to Him. These two facets of scriptural teaching are intimately connected because … Read more
Q. 2. What rule hath God given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy 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 him. The bible is utterly unique because it … Read more
Q. 1. What is the chief end of man? A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever. From the very first words of the scripture, it is made clear that God created man for Himself. In Genesis God says “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And … Read more
Discerning the Truth: Trusting the Officers Please Read 1 Timothy 3:1-7 & 4:1-16 & 6:2b-10 “These things command and teach. Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” (1 Tim 4:11-12) The necessity of active discerning should not … Read more