Bible readings

The twenty-ninth question in our catechism is: “Are all ordained ministers good in matters of life and doctrine?” The answer is: “No. There are always both good and wicked people in the church, and sometimes, wicked people will have authority to minister God’s word and the sacraments.” cf. 2 Peter 2:1; Matthew 7:15; Matthew 8:25-30;…
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The twenty-eighth question in our catechism is: “What were the sacraments intended for?” The answer is: “The sacraments were intended to be used, not merely observed. They are only effective in those who receive them by faith.” cf. 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 and Article 25.

The twenty-seventh question in our catechism is: “How many sacraments has Christ ordained?” The answer is: “Two. Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.” cf. Matthew 28:19; Luke 22:19-20 and Article 25.

The twenty-sixth question in our catechism is: “What is a sacrament?” The answer is: “A sacrament is an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace given to us. Sacraments were ordained by Christ himself as a means for us to received grace and be assured of grace.” cf. 1 Corinthians 10:16; Acts…
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The twenty-fifth question in our catechism is: “Can anyone decide to become a preacher or minister?” The answer is: “No. A person must be called and ordained by the church to become a preacher or minister of the sacraments.” cf. 1 Timothy 5:22; Jeremiah 23:21; Mark 3:14 as well as 2 Timothy 2:2 and Article…
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The twenty-fourth question in our catechism is: “Can a general council of the church be in error?” The answer is: “Yes. General Councils are not infallible, since they are human assemblies, and not every member may be governed by the Spirit and Word of God. They may err, and sometimes have erred, even in the…
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The twenty-third question in our catechism is: “Can a denomination be in error?” The answer is: “Yes. The Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Churches are in error, both in matters of liturgy and life, as well as in matters of doctrine.” cf. Romans 11:20-22; Revelation 2:14,16,20 and Article 19.

The twenty-second question in our catechism is: “What authority does the church have?” The answer is: “The Church has authority to establish liturgy and it has authority in controversies of doctrine. However, the Church may not ordain anything contrary to Gods’ word, nor may it so make one part of Scripture contradict another.” cf. 1…
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The twenty-first question in our catechism is: “What is the visible church?” The answer is: “The visible Church of Christ is a congregation of faithful believers in which the pure word of God is preached and the sacraments are administered according to Christ’s commands.” cf. 1 Corinthians 11:23-25; Acts 2:41, 42, 47 and also 1…
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The twentieth question in our catechism is: “Can someone be saved by a sincere faith in another religion?” The answer is: “No one can be saved by a sincere faith in another religion, since salvation is found only in the name of Jesus Christ” cf. John 3:36; John 14:6; Acts 4:12 and Article 18.