The Larger Catechism 195, Lead us not into Temptation, pt. 1
Mark Herzer
The Larger Catechism Question 195 195. Q. What do we pray for in the sixth petition? A. In the sixth petition, (which is, And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,[1273]) acknowledging, that the most wise, righteous, and gracious God, for divers holy and just ends, may so order things, that […]
Larger Catechism 194, Forgiving Others, pt. 2
Mark Herzer
The Larger Catechism Question 194 (pt. 2) 194. Q. What do we pray for in the fifth petition? … As we forgive This phrase (as we forgive our debtors) can raise some interesting questions. The way the Larger Catechism interprets it is the following: “which we are the rather emboldened to ask, and encouraged to […]
Larger Catechism 194, Forgiveness, pt. 1
Mark Herzer
The Larger Catechism Question 194 194. Q. What do we pray for in the fifth petition? A. In the fifth petition, (which is, Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors,[1265]) acknowledging, that we and all others are guilty both of original and actual sin, and thereby become debtors to the justice of God; […]
Larger Catechism 193, Daily Bread
Mark Herzer
Larger Catechism 193ab Use the above link to download the pdf version of the Larger Catechism lesson. The Larger Catechism Question 193 193. Q. What do we pray for in the fourth petition? A. In the fourth petition, (which is, Give us this day our daily bread,[1253]) acknowledging, that in Adam, and by our […]
Larger Catechism, #76
Mark Herzer
The Larger Catechism Question 76 76. Q. What is repentance unto life? A. Repentance unto life is a saving grace,[320] wrought in the heart of a sinner by the Spirit[321] and Word of God,[322] whereby, out of the sight and sense, not only of the danger,[323] but also of the filthiness and odiousness of his […]
Larger Catechism, #74, pt. 2
Mark Herzer
The Larger Catechism Question 74 74. Q. What is adoption? A. Adoption is an act of the free grace of God,[307] in and for his only Son Jesus Christ,[308] whereby all those that are justified are received into the number of his children,[309] have his name put upon them,[310] the Spirit of his Son given […]
Larger Catechism, #74, pt. 1
Mark Herzer
The Larger Catechism Question 74 74. Q. What is adoption? A. Adoption is an act of the free grace of God,[307] in and for his only Son Jesus Christ,[308] whereby all those that are justified are received into the number of his children,[309] have his name put upon them,[310] the Spirit of his Son given […]
Larger Catechism, #72
Mark Herzer
The Larger Catechism Question 72 72. Q. What is justifying faith? A. Justifying faith is a saving grace,[297] wrought in the heart of a sinner by the Spirit[298] and Word of God,[299] whereby he, being convinced of his sin and misery, and of the disability in himself and all other creatures to recover him out […]
Larger Catechism, #71
Mark Herzer
The Larger Catechism Question 71 71. Q. How is justification an act of God’s free grace? A. Although Christ, by his obedience and death, did make a proper, real, and full satisfaction to God’s justice in the behalf of them that are justified;[291] yet in as much as God accepteth the satisfaction from a surety, […]
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