Question 3 of the Westminster Shorter Catechism asks, "What does the Bible primarily teach?" The answer given is, "The Bible primarily teaches what man must believe about God and what God requires of man." There are arguments that can be used … [Continue reading]
Question 2 of the Westminster Shorter Catechism asks, "What authority from God directs us how to glorify and enjoy Him?" The answer given is, "The only authority for glorifying and enjoying Him is the Bible, which is the word of God and is made up … [Continue reading]
Question 1 of the Westminster Shorter Catechism asks, "What is man's primary purpose?" The answer is, "Man's primary purpose is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever." "The unexamined life is not worth living" is a famous saying of Socrates … [Continue reading]
As part of ongoing training for the elders at my church, we have been reviewing the Westminster Confession of Faith along with the larger and shorter catechisms produced by the Westminster Divines. I have found the shorter catechism, in particular, … [Continue reading]
