>Question #62: Why can't the good we do make us right with God, or at least help make us right with him?Answer: Because the righteousness which can pass God's scrutiny must be entirely perfect and must in every way measure up to the divine law. Even the very best we do in this life is … Continue reading >Catechism #62-64

>We took a break from the Catechism during the school break, but hit it again on Monday of this week when school started back up. These are great questions!Question #59: What good does it do you, however, to believe all this?Answer: In Christ I am right with God and heir to life everlasting (1 John … Continue reading >Catechism #59-61

>I've gotten behind in posting. Question #55: What do you understand by "the communion of saints"?Answer: First, that believers one and all, as members of this community, share in Christ and in all his treasures and gifts. Second, that each member should consider it a duty to use these gifts readily and cheerfully for the … Continue reading >Catechism #55-58

>Question #53: What do you believe concerning "the Holy Spirit"?Answer: First, he, as well as the Father and the Son, is eternal God. Second, he has been given to me personally, so that, by true faith, he makes me share in Christ and all his blessings, comforts me, and remains with me forever (1 Gen. … Continue reading >Catechism #53 & 54

>Question #50: Why the next words: "and is seated at the right hand of God"?Answer: Christ ascended to heaven, there to show that he is head of his church, and that the Father rules all things through him (Eph. 1:20-23; Col. 1:18;Matt. 28:18; Jhn 5:22-23).Question #51: How does this glory of Christ our head benefit … Continue reading >Catechism #50-52