>As we've been working through this study, I actually decided to skip Q80 with the boys. It definitely reflects the time it was written.Question #80: How does the Lord's Supper differ from the Roman Catholic Mass?Answer: The Lord's Supper declares to us that our sins have been completely forgiven through the one sacrifice of Jesus … Continue reading >Catechism #80-82

>Some how, I got behind in posting the questions we've been discussing. Honestly, these questions are a little over their heads. We are, however, plugging away and laying a good foundation for later discussions.Question #75: How does the Lord's Supper remind you and assure you that you share in Christ's one sacrifice on the cross … Continue reading >Catechism #75-79

>This was a great discussion with the kids, and one in which I had to apologize for not having them baptized as infants.Question #72: Does this outward washing with water itself wash away sins?Answer: No, only Jesus Christ's blood and the Holy Spirit cleanse us from all sins ( Matt. 3:11; 1 Pet. 3:21; 1 … Continue reading >Catechism #72-74

>I haven't been posting much on the blog recently. That is in part due to being overly busy and in part due to a total lack of motivation. Ah, winter, please end soon. Anyway, I have enjoyed working on the Catechism with the boys.I should say, probably should have said it a long time ago, … Continue reading >Catechism #69-71

>I've been looking forward to this section on the sacraments since we started and I'm glad we finally got to it this week.Question #65: It is by faith alone that we share in Christ and all his blessings: where then does that faith come from?Answer: The Holy Spirit produces it in our hearts by the … Continue reading >Catechism #65-68