Bible readings

The fifteenth question in our catechism is: “What do we need to turn to God?” The answer is: “In order to turn to God, we need the grace of God going before us to give us the will to do good; and working with us when we have that good will.” cf. 1 Corinthians 15:10,…
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The fourteenth question in our catechism is: “Are we able to turn to God of our own will?” The answer is: “No. The Human condition since the fall is such that we cannot turn to faith and calling upon God by our own natural strength and good works.” cf. John 6:44, John 15:5, Ephesians 2:1…
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The thirteenth question in our catechism is: “What is original sin?” The answer is: “Original sin is the corruption and fault of the nature of everyone naturally descended from Adam, by which we are all very far from original righteousness, and are of our own nature inclined to evil.” cf. Psalm 51:5, Romans 3:10-12, Romans…
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The twelfth question in our catechism is: “Why should we believe these three Creeds?” The answer is: “Because they can be clearly proved from Scripture.” cf. 2 Timothy 1:13 and Article 8.

The eleventh question in our catechism is: “What are the three creeds?” The answer is: “The three creeds are the Nicene Creed, the Athanasian Creed and the Apostles’ Creed.” cf. Article 8.

The tenth question in our catechism is: “Is the Old Testament contrary to the New Testament?” The answer is: “No, the Old Testament is not contrary to the New. In both the Old and New Testaments, everlasting life is offered by Christ, who is the only mediator between God and man, being both God and…
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The ninth question in our catechism is: “What is the rule of faith?” The answer is: “The rule of faith is the Bible, or Holy Scripture, which contains all things necessary for salvation. Anything which is not found in the Bible or demonstrated by the Bible is not necessary and no one should be required…
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The eighth question in our catechism is: “Who is the Holy Spirit?” The answer is: “The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. He is truly God.” cf. 1 Corinthians 2:10; John 14:26; Acts 5:4 and Article 5.

The seventh question in our catechism is: “Did Christ’s soul remain in the realm of the dead and his body in the grave?” The answer is: “No. Christ truly rose again from death, body and soul. He ascended into heaven in his physical body and he is seated there until he returns to judge all…
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The sixth question in our catechism is, “Where did the soul of Christ go when he died?” The answer is: “The soul of Christ went to the realm of the dead.” cf. Acts 2:27 and Luke 23:43. See also Article 3.