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Boy's and Girl's Catechism

Basic Christian Beliefs for Boys and Girls

 Part 5: 114 to 126
The Word, Church
and Ordinances
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Question Index
Part 1 - God, Man and Sin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
Part 2 - Salvation 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63
Part 3 - Ten Commandments 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96
Part 4 - Prayer 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113
Part 5 - The Word, Church, and Ordinances 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126
Part 6 - Last Things 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134
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Boy's and Girl's Catechism: Part 5

Questions 114 to 126 about The WORD, CHURCH and ORDINANCES
  1. How does the Holy Spirit bring us to salvation?
  2. How can we know the Word of God?
  3. What is a Church?
  4. What two ordinances did Christ give to His Church?
  5. Why did Christ give these ordinances?
  6. What is baptism?
  7. What is the purpose of baptism?

  8. Who are to be baptized?
  9. Should babies be baptized?
  10. What is the Lord's Supper?
  11. What does the bread represent?
  12. What does the wine represent?
  13. Who should partake of the Lord's Supper?
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Catechism Questions and Answers.
Question 114: How does the Holy Spirit bring us to salvation?
Answer: He uses the Bible, which is the Word of God.

Supporting Scripture:
(1) 1:5 Because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake. 6 And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit,
2:13 And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers. 1 Thessalonians 1:5-6. 2:13
(2) 3:15 And how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 2 Timothy 3:15-16.
(3) 18 Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
James 1:18.
(4) 1:22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; 1 Peter 1:22-23.
Question 115: How can we know the Word of God?
Answer: We are commanded to hear, read, and search the Scriptures.

Supporting Scripture:
(1) 2 Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation. 1 Peter 2:2.
(2) 22 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. Revelation 3:22.
(3) 21:42 Jesus said to them, 
Have you never read in the Scriptures:
  The stone that the builders rejected
    has become the cornerstone;
this was the Lord's doing,
    and it is marvelous in our eyes?
22:29 But Jesus answered them, "You are wrong, because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God. Matthew 21:42, 22:29.
(4) 14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it 15 and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:14-17.
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Question 116: What is a Church?
Answer: An assembly of believers met together under the preaching of the Word of God.

 Supporting Scripture:
(1) 20 For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them. Matthew 18:20.
(2) 42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.Acts 2:42.

 Question 117: What two ordinances did Christ give to His Church?
Answer: . Baptism and the Lord's Supper.

 Supporting Scripture:
(1) 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Matthew 28:19.
(2) 23 For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, "This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me." 25 In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me." 26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes. 1 Corinthians 11:23-26.

 Question 118: Why did Christ give these ordinances?
Answer: To show that His disciples belong to Him, and to remind them of what He has done for them.

 Supporting Scripture:
(1) 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Matthew 28:19.
(2) 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, "This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me." 25 In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me." 26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes. 1 Corinthians 11:24-26.
 Question 119: What is baptism?
Answer:The immersing of believers into water, as a sign of their union with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection.

Supporting Scripture:
(1) 23 John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because water was plentiful there, and people were coming and being baptized John 3:23.
(2) 8:12 But when they believed Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
8:35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus.
36 And as they were going along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, "See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized?" 38 And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down into the water, Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him. Acts 8:12, 8:35-38.
(3) 12 having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead. Colossians 2:12.
 Question 120: What is the purpose of baptism?
Answer: To show believers that God has cleansed them from their sins through Jesus Christ.

Supporting Scripture:
(1) 16 And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name.' Acts 22:16.
(2) 11 In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, 12 having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead. 13 And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, 14 by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. Colossians 2:11-14.
Question 121: Who are to be baptized?
Answer: . Only those who repent of their sins, and believe in Christ for salvation.

Supporting Scripture:
(1) 2:37 Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" 38 And Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself." 40 And with many other words he bore witness and continued to exhort them, saying, "Save yourselves from this crooked generation." 41 So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. Acts 2:37-41.
(2) 8:12 But when they believed Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. Acts 8:12.
(3) 18:8 Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, together with his entire household. And many of the Corinthians hearing Paul believed and were baptized. Acts 18:8
(4) 19:4 And Paul said, "John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, Jesus." 5 On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Acts 19:4-5
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Question 122: Should babies be baptized?
Answer: No; because the Bible neither commands it, nor gives any example of it.

Supporting Scripture:
See preceding question 121 and answer.
Question 123: What is the Lord's Supper?
Answer: The eating of bread and drinking of wine to remember the sufferings and death of Christ.

Supporting Scripture:
(1) Institution of the Lord's Supper.
22 And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said,"Take; this is my body." 23 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, and they all drank of it. 24 And he said to them, "This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. Mark 14:22-24.
(2) 11:23 For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, "This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me." 25 In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. 26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes. 27 Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. 28 Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 29 For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself. 1 Corinthians 11:23-29.
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Question 124: What does the bread represent?
Answer: The body of Christ, broken for our sins.

Supporting Scripture:
(1) Institution of the Lord's Supper
26 Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, "Take, eat; this is my body." Matthew 26:26.
(2) 24 And when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, "This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me." 1 Corinthians 11:24.

 Question 125: What does the wine represent?
Answer: The blood of Christ, shed for our salvation.

Supporting Scripture:
(1) 27 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, "Drink of it, all of you, 28 for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
Matthew 26:27-28.
(2) 25 In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me." 1 Corinthians 11:25.

 Question 126: Who should partake of the Lord's Supper?
Answer: Only those who repent of their sins, believe in Christ for salvation, and love their fellow men.

Supporting Scripture:
(1) 21 "You have heard that it was said to those of old, 'You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.' 22 But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, 'You fool!' will be liable to the hell of fire. 23 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5:21-24

(2) 1 Corinthians 10:16 The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? 17 Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread.
11:18 For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you. And I believe it in part,
11:20 When you come together, it is not the Lord's supper that you eat.
11:27 Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. 28 Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 29 For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself. 30 That is why many of you are weak and ill, and some have died. 31 But if we judged ourselves truly, we would not be judged. 32 But when we are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined so that we may not be condemned along with the world. 33 So then, my brothers, when you come together to eat, wait for one another
1 Corinthians 10:16-17, 11:18, 20, 27-33.

(3) 3:14 We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. Whoever does not love abides in death. 15 Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.
16 By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. 17 But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him?
4:9 In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. 10 In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
1 John 3:14-17, 4:9-11.

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