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Childrens Biblestudy

An Introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism also known as the Shorter Catechism. The purpose of the Shorter Catechism is to educate lay persons and children in matters of doctrine and belief.

The WSC is in a simple question and answer format to facilitate memorization. Typically, parents and the church would use the shorter catechism to train their children in the ways of the Lord. New converts are also given the WSC as well as the Confession of Faith and Holy Scripture to study. Various denominations have used the Westminster Confession and Catechism to instruct their members.

Q. 1. Who made you?
A. God.
Q. 2. What else did God make?
A. God made all things.
Q. 3. Why did God make you and all things ?
A. For his own glory.
Q. 4. How can you glorify God?
A. By loving him and doing what he commands.
Q. 5. Why ought you to glorify God?
A. Because he made me and takes care of me.
Q. 6. Are there more gods than one?
A. There is only one God.
Q. 7. In how many persons does this one God exist?
A. In three persons.
Q. 8. What are they?
A. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.
Q. 9. What is God?
A. God is a Spirit, and has not a body like men.
Q. 10. Where is God?
A. God is everywhere.
Q. 11. Can you see God?
A. No; I cannot see God, but he always sees me.
Q. 12. Does God know all things?
A. Yes; nothing can be hid from God.
Q. 13. Can God do all things?
A. Yes; God can do all his holy will.
Q. 14. Where do you learn how to love and obey God?
A. In the Bible alone.
Q. 15. Who wrote the Bible?
A. Holy men who were taught by the Holy Spirit.

This is an excerpt of the Westminster Shorter Catechism also known as The Shorter Catechism. Continue Here

 

6 Responses to Childrens Biblestudy

  1. Andy January 24, 2011 at 13:30

    I love this little catechism! I am homeschooling my only school-aged daughter. For our Bible lesson subject, I am catechizing her with this.

    Reply
    • Michael January 24, 2011 at 21:18

      Andy, its brilliant isn’t it. My family love it and we take 5 minute or 10 minute bites from it every day.

      Reply
      • Jonathan Hunt February 12, 2012 at 16:14

        We do a question a week in morning worship at Church. This saves me having to think of a ‘childrens talk’ every week, and it educates adults and children alike!

  2. Kelly Copeland June 4, 2012 at 15:56

    Great stuff !

    Reply
  3. brdavision June 19, 2012 at 23:49

    Hey brother thank you for posting this information. My wife and I have been looking for a Children’s Catechism for our two daughters for a while now. Since we are reformed in our doctrine and absolutely believe in the sovereignty of God in all matters, this Westminster Catechism, is just what we need. May the Lord Jesus Christ continue to bless you as you speak the truth and defend God’s truth from within and without…..

    Reply
    • Acidri June 19, 2012 at 23:53

      Thanks for passing by. God bless.

      Reply

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