The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-01-30


!. Question. What is the Christian religion
Answer.-lt Ia the religion founded by our
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.. Q.-How must We think OF God?
A.God is the one Eternal Spirit, Creator and
in IN Wisdom Of and nd f poRSs. p ss &c f IN Soi R6eas Hnd
2 9.,By what name has Jesus taught us to
X.Nour Father in Heaven.
4. Q.-.What do we learn from this name OF
Ave learn that God made us in His own
image, that He cares for us by His wise proyi-
denee. and that BE loves us far better than any
5. QsaaWhat does Jesus say. about Himself?
rA;IThat He Is the Son Of God: Whom the
.. Q.-What is sin?
which, either Il contrary to Gods holy law, or
falls short Of what It requires.
A.SSThat' we should love God With our Whole
heart, and our neiFhbor as ourselves.
A.SNo; for. although man was made limo
cent at the frst, yet he fell into disobedience.
and since then no enc has been able In his W
9. Q.-What are the consequences OF sin?
A:-sin separates man from God, corrnpts his
grief. and. unless he repents. must issue in
10. Q.-Can we deliver ourselves from sin and
A.WBy no means for we are unable either to
cleanse our own hearts or to make amends for
II, Q;-Hox did the Son of God save His
Heaven, and was incarnate by the, Holy Ghost
of the Virgin Mary. and was made man, and
He suffered and was buried. and the third day
He rose again according to the Scriptures. and
assembled INTO Heaven. and stitch on the right
u. O.-What benefit have we from the Son OF
Ave have a Mediator between God and
men: one who ms God reveals to us what God
is, and, as perfect Man. represents our race
lsii 9 S,d;S ,ss FL further benefits have we from
TOUCHED With the feeling, OF our inGrmities. as
well as perfect example OF what we ought
"A, Q.-,What did He accomplish for us by His
,,A.I;By Offering Himself 2 sacrifice without
ments Of Divine, Holiness. .atoned for at our
sins, and broke the power Of Sin.
10 Q:IsWhat does the resurrection OF Jesus
At assures us that He has finished the
death is ended; and that. because He lives. we
J.,1:SWhat do we learn from His ascension
the a, FatRsr, w %h "ss ever IN li H'% to aS m aSSs' iaser wis.
th IT, , 9ttW What d. do G we learn from His session at
to Whom has been given ali authority IN
Is: Q.E,How does Jesus Christ still carry on
ity. the Holy Spirit. Who was sent forth at
% Q.15What is the mystery of the blessed
THAT the Father. the Son and the Holy
Spirit, into Whose Name we are baptized, are
40, 3; {q.-wA't must We do in order to be
Ave must repent of our sin and believe on
the Lord Jesus Christ.
p. Q,-What Is 1t to repent?
A;-Hc who truly repents of his sin not only
c2niesses It With shame and sorrow. but above
TO be forgiven and steadfast purpose to sin no
30. Q,-What is it to believe on the Lord
A:IIt means that We rely on Him as our
trust in the grace OF God through Him.
y. Q,--How are we enabled TO repent and
A.-By the secret power OF the Holy Spirit
working graciously in our hearts. and using for
this end pr9yidential discipline and the mes
- Q.-What benefits do we receive when We
repent and believel
are freely forgiven for His sake: our hearts are
renewed. and we become children Of God and
%. DIN what way are we to show ourselves
thankful for such great benefits
Ably striving to follow the example OF Jesus
il doing and bearing the will Of our Heavenly
%. Q,-,Where do We find Gods will briefly
Ain the Decalogue or Law Of the Ten Com
maaIndmcn55s. as explained by Jesus Christ.
A,-IRepetition OF the commandments.
70; ;G iHh22w has our Lord taught us to I'M
Ale taught that tho Law reaches to the
desires, motives and Intentions Of the heart. SO
uDr whole hAnrt and nnI nAlUhIlnr "a q on y altal
%, What special means. has God pro-
vided g assist US n leading a Ne Of Obedience?
the FeIIowshln oil, he Church,
20. Q.-.Where dc, we lind Gods Word written? |
Am the Holy Bible. which IL the inspired
RECORD, OF Gods revelation given TO he our rule |
~. Q,-What Is Prayer?
Ain prayer we will our father
IN heaven, confess our Sins. give Him thanks
A;-tRcpetition Of the Prayer.J
Alt, is that Holy Society OF believers in
Christ Jesus which He founded. Of which He is |
Spirit SO that, though made up Of many cons
munions, organized in various modes. and
scattered throughout the world, 1t is yet One IN
IRA 2 FOrwhat ends did our Lord found His
Ale united His people into this visible
brotherhood for the Worship OF God and the
ministry Of the Word and the Sacramento; for
ciplne. and the advancement OF His Kingdom.
~. Q.-.W,hat is, the essential mark Of a true
branch of the Catholic Church?
A.-The, essential mark OF a true branch ~
he Catholic Church is the presence OF Christ.
through His indweling spirit, manifested In
holy life and fellowship.
80, What il u Free Church?
A Church which acknowledges none hut |
Jesus Christ as Head, and. therefore, exercises
Us right to i%nterrret aud administer His laws
without resirhint or rontrol by the state.
~, p.-Wllat is the duty OF The Church to the |
state:
A.-To observe. all the laws uf the State un-
less contrary 70 the teaching of Christ to make |
lntcrcessloi for the people, and particulars
Tor tllusc - authority 10 teach both rulers and