Question 51: Of what advantage to us is Christ's ascension? Answer: Christ physically ascended on our behalf, just as he came down to...

Question 51: Of what advantage to us is Christ's ascension? Answer: Christ physically ascended on our behalf, just as he came down to...

This week we begin with Question 51 of the New City Catechism, found in part 3 (questions 36-52), which focuses on the Spirit,...

Question 50: What does Christ's resurrection mean for us? Answer: Christ triumphed over sin and death by being physically resurrected, so...

Question 50: What does Christ's resurrection mean for us? Answer: Christ triumphed over sin and death by being physically resurrected, so...

This week we begin with Question 50 of the New City Catechism, found in part 3 (questions 36-52), which focuses on the Spirit,...

Question 49: Where is Christ now? Answer: Christ rose bodily from the grave on the third day after his death and is seated at the right...

Question 49: Where is Christ now? Answer: Christ rose bodily from the grave on the third day after his death and is seated at the right...

This week we begin with Question 49 of the New City Catechism, found in part 3 (questions 36-52), which focuses on the Spirit,...

Question 46: What is the Lord's Supper? Answer: Christ commanded all Christians to eat bread and to drink from the cup in thankful...

This week we begin with Question 46 of the New City Catechism, found in Part 3 (questions 36-52), which focuses on the Spirit,...

NOTE: I am slightly adjusting the wording of the answer to this question by removing the word "seals," which has not historically been...

Question 39: With what attitude should we pray? Answer: With love, perseverance, and gratefulness; in humble submission to God’s will,...

Question 38: What is prayer? Answer: Prayer is pouring out our hearts to God in praise, petition, confession of sin, and thanksgiving....

Question 32: What do justification and sanctification mean? Answer: Justification means our declared righteousness before God, made...

This week we begin with Question 32 of the New City Catechism, found in Part 2 (questions 21-35), which focuses on Christ, redemption,...

Question 31: What do we believe by true faith? Answer: Everything taught to us in the gospel. The Apostles’ Creed expresses what we...

Question 30: What is faith in Jesus Christ? Answer: Faith in Jesus Christ is acknowledging the truth of everything that God has revealed...

Question 28: What happens after death to those not united to Christ by faith? Answer: At the day of judgment they will receive the...

Question 27: Are all people, just as they were lost through Adam, saved through Christ? Answer: No, only those who are elected by God and...