Westminster Shorter Catechism – Lord’s Day 46 Q & A 101 Q What do we pray for in the first petition? A In the first petition, which is, ‘hallowed be thy name’, we pray that God would enable us, and others, to glorify him in all that whereby he makes himself known;1 and that he …
Westminster Shorter Catechism – Lord’s Day 45 Q & A 99 Q What rule has God given for our direction in prayer? A The whole Word of God is of use to direct us in prayer;1 but the special rule of direction is that form of prayer which Christ taught his disciples, commonly called the …
Westminster Shorter Catechism – Lord’s Day 44 Q & A 98 Q What is prayer? A Prayer is an offering up of our desires unto God,1 for things agreeable to his will,2 in the name of Christ,3 with confession of our sins,4 and thankful acknowledgment of his mercies.*5 *1 Psalm 10:17; Psalm 62:8; Matthew 7:7-8. …
Westminster Shorter Catechism – Lord’s Day 43 Q & A 96 Q What is the Lord’s Supper? A The Lord’s Supper is a sacrament, wherein, by giving and receiving bread and wine, according to Christ’s appointment, his death is showed forth;1 and the worthy receivers are, not after a corporal and carnal manner, but by …
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