Q. 3. What do the Scriptures principally teach?
A. The Scriptures principally teach, what man is to believe concerning God,[5] and what duty God requires of man.[6]
5: Genesis 1:1; John 5:39; John 20:31; Romans 10:17; 2 Timothy 3:15
6: Deuteronomy 10:12-13; Joshua 1:8; Psalm 119:105; Micah 6:8; 2 Timothy 3:16-17
3: Matthew 19:4-5; Genesis 2:24; Luke 24:27, 44; 1 Corinthians 2:13; 1 Corinthians 14:37; 2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Peter 3:2, 15-16
4: Deuteronomy 4:2; Psalm 19:7-11; Isaiah 8:20; John 15:11; John 20:30-31; Acts 17:11; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; and 1 John 1:4
How well do you know the doctrines of your Christian faith? Even when we sit under good, strong expositional preaching, we can all benefit by having a clearer understanding of our Christian faith solidly grounded on God’s word.
I thought I would take some time over the next few months and post the Westminster Shorter Catechism questions, answers and scripture references. Will you join me in this venture so we can strengthen our faith and sharpen our Sword of the Spirit through the study of God’s word?
Q. 1. What is the chief end of man?
A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God,[1] and to enjoy him forever.[2]
1: Psalm 86:1-17; Isaiah 60:21; Romans 11:36; 1 Corinthians 6:20 and 10:31; Revelation 4:11
2: Psalm 16:5-11; Psalm 144:15; Isaiah 12:2; Luke 2:10; Philippians 4:4; Revelation 21:3-4
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