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 34: Since we are redeemed by grace alone, through Christ alone, must we still do good works and obey God’s Word? Answer: Yes,...

This week we begin with Question 33 of the New City Catechism, found in Part 2 (questions 21-35), which focuses on Christ, redemption,...

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 29: How can we be saved? Answer: Only by faith in Jesus Christ and in his substitutionary atoning death on the cross; so even...

Question 25: Does Christ’s death mean all our sins can be forgiven? Answer: Yes, because Christ’s death on the cross fully paid the...

Question 25: Does Christ’s death mean all our sins can be forgiven? Answer: Yes, because Christ’s death on the cross fully paid the...

Question 24: Why was it necessary for Christ, the Redeemer, to die? Answer: Since death is the punishment for sin, Christ died willingly...

Question 15: Since no one can keep the law, what is its purpose? Answer: That we may know the holy nature and will of God, and the sinful...

Question 13: Can anyone keep the law of God perfectly? Answer: Since the fall, no mere human has been able to keep the law of God...

Question 12: What does God require in the ninth and tenth commandments? Answer: Ninth, that we do not lie or deceive, but speak the truth...

This week we come to Question 7 of the New City Catechism, found in Part 1 (questions 1-20), which focuses on God, creation and the fall,...

The ascension of Jesus Christ to Heaven fulfills the destiny of our design: to rule over the world to come, and even over angels.

There is no greater defense of the gospel than the holy lives of those who profess to believe it.

Can we rely partly on God's grace and partly on our own efforts for salvation? Absolutely not.

Salvation affects both our standing with God and our personal condition. Both elements are necessary.

God demands absolute perfection, and in Christ, that is exactly what we have.

The forgiveness of our sins is one half of justification, but the other half is the counting of Christ's righteousness to us.

In order to be right with God, our sins must be forgiven. The death of Christ has secured this blessing for his people.

The final judgment is necessary to Christian teaching. How does Jesus' death relate to it? What does it mean for us?