This week we begin with Question 30 of the New City Catechism, found in found in Part 2 (questions 21-35), which focuses on Christ, redemption, and grace. Question 30: What is faith in Jesus Christ? Answer: Faith in Jesus Christ is acknowledging the truth of everything that God has revealed in his Word, trusting in him, and also receiving and resting on him alone for salvation as he is offered to us in the gospel. Historically, theologians have argued that saving faith involv

This week we come to Question 12 of the New City Catechism, found in Part 1 (questions 1-20), which focuses on God, creation and the fall, and the law. 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 in love. Tenth, that we are content, not envying anyone or resenting what God has given them or us. The ninth commandment forbids the bearing of false witness, or the use of our words in a d

Saving faith begins with knowledge, which entails that the preaching of the gospel is necessary for salvation.

The ninth commandment forbids perjury and points us toward an ethic of reliability in our words.