- What commission has Jesus Christ given to His Church?
Jesus Christ commanded His Church to proclaim the Gospel to everyone and to make disciples everywhere.
(Mark 16:15, Matthew 28:19)
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Systematic Theology
The Lord’s Day
- On which day do Christians weekly celebrate their redemption?
Believers rejoice in their redemption through Christ on a daily basis, but they set aside the first day of the week, Sunday, as a special day of celebration; this is called the Lord’s Day.
(Revelation 1:10, Acts 20:7)
The Sacraments
- What is a sacrament?
A sacrament is a ceremony established by Christ, through which Christ and the benefits of the New Covenant are represented, sealed, and applied to believers by visible signs.
(1 Corinthians 11:23)
The Lord’s Prayer
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.
Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.
Amen.
The Law of Christ
THE BEATITUDES
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
The Holy Scriptures
- What has God given men in order to teach them how to glorify and enjoy Him?
God gave men the Word of God, which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, in order to teach them how to glorify and enjoy Him.
(2 Timothy 3:16-17)
The Church and Salvation
- Who is God’s holy and chosen people?
The Church of Jesus Christ is God’s chosen people, and is made up of all true Christians.
(Ephesians 2:19-22, 1 Corinthians 1:2)
