>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

>Question #46: What do you mean by saying, "He ascended to heaven"? Answer: That Christ, while his disciples watched, was lifted up from the earth to heaven and will be there for our good until he comes again to judge the living and the dead (Luke 24:50-51; Acts 1:9-11; Rom. 8:34; Eph. 4:8-10; Heb. 7:23-25; … Continue reading >Catechism #46-49