>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

>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