Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1893. Excerpt: ... PART II. THE CREED, OR THE ARTICLES OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. 114. What is a creed? A creed is a short statement of doctrines believed and confessed. 115. Why is the creed in our Catechism called the Apostles' Creed? It is called the Apostles' Creed because it contains a summary of what the Apostles believed and taught. 116. 1nto what articles is the Apostles' Creed divided? The Apostles' Creed is divided into three articles, of Creation, of Redemption, and of Sanctification. THE FIRST ARTICLE OF THE CREED. 117. Of what does the first article of the Creed treat t The first article of the Creed treats of Creation. 118. Rehearse it? I believe in God the Father almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. 119. What do you profess to believe in this article? I believe that God has created me and all that exists; that He has given and still preserves to me my body and soul, with all my limbs and senses, my reason and all the faculties of my mind, together with my raiment, food, home, and family, and all my property; that He daily provides me abundantly with all the necessaries of life, protects me from all danger, preserves and guards me against all evil; all which He does out of pure paternal and divine goodness and mercy, without any merit or worthiness in me; for all which I am in duty bound to thank, praise, serve and obey Him. This is most certainly true. THE DOCTRINE CONCERNING GOD. Ik>. What is God? God is a spirit, uncreated and perfect. John iv. 24: God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. 2 Cor. iii. 17. m. Can we see God? No ; here we cannot see God. John i. 18: No man hath seen God at any time ; the only begotten Sou, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him. 1 Tim. i. 17, vi. 16. THE UNITY AND TRINITY OF GOD. 122. Are ther...
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