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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