New City Catechism 15.2
God demands perfect obedience, which only Christ has ever rendered. Our hope for righteousness is in him alone.
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Aaron O'Kelley
- Sep 7, 2020
- 2 min
New City Catechism 15.1
We may think we are doing well if we compare ourselves to others, but what happens when we look at ourselves in light of God's holiness?
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Aaron O'Kelley
- Aug 26, 2020
- 2 min
New City Catechism 13.2
Sin is not merely isolated acts of disobedience. It is a condition in which we exist and live our lives in this world.
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Aaron O'Kelley
- Aug 24, 2020
- 2 min
New City Catechism 13.1
The biblical (and Augustinian) teaching on sin must be contrasted with a false teaching known as "Pelagianism."
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Aaron O'Kelley
- Aug 21, 2020
- 1 min
New City Catechism 12.3
The law of God holds out a standard of righteousness that we cannot fulfill. It highlights our sin and points us to the gospel.
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Aaron O'Kelley
- Aug 14, 2020
- 2 min
New City Catechism 11.3
The eighth commandment forbids stealing and points us toward an ethic of productive labor and generous giving for the good of others.
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Aaron O'Kelley
- Aug 12, 2020
- 3 min
New City Catechism 11.2
The seventh commandment upholds the value of marriage and the family and directs us toward the goal of purity of heart.
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Aaron O'Kelley
- Aug 10, 2020
- 2 min
New City Catechism 11.1
The sixth commandment is based on the inherent value of human life, and it impels toward love for others, even our enemies.
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Aaron O'Kelley
- Aug 7, 2020
- 2 min
New City Catechism 10.3
Disobedience to parents is largely expected in our culture, but in Scripture it is regarded as defiance of God's authority.
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Aaron O'Kelley
- Aug 5, 2020
- 2 min
New City Catechism 10.2
How does the Sabbath ordinance point us toward the hope of our salvation?
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Aaron O'Kelley
- Aug 3, 2020
- 2 min
New City Catechism 10.1
What does the command to remember the Sabbath day mean for Christians in the new covenant era?
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Aaron O'Kelley
- Jul 27, 2020
- 2 min
New City Catechism 9.1
The Law instructs us, not only by what it forbids, but by what it teaches by implication.
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Aaron O'Kelley
- Jul 22, 2020
- 2 min
New City Catechism 8.2
The last six of the Ten Commandments relate to our duties toward others. Here are brief meditations on commands 5-9.
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Aaron O'Kelley
- Jul 20, 2020
- 2 min
New City Catechism 8.1
The Ten Commandments are the heart of God's covenant with Israel. The first four speak of duties toward God.
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Aaron O'Kelley
- Jul 15, 2020
- 2 min
New City Catechism 7.2
Have you ever wondered why God commanded, "Love your neighbor as yourself" instead of, "Love humanity"? What does that wording teach us?
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Aaron O'Kelley
- Jul 13, 2020
- 2 min
New City Catechism 7.1
The law of God placed on our hearts and given as a written testimony to Israel points us in one direction: toward love for God and neighbor.
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