Westminster Larger Catechism Study

WLC – Q. 8. Are there more Gods than one?

Q. 8. Are there more Gods than one?A. There is but one only, the living and true God. We continue our study of just who/what God is with this critical question. Simple and direct answer one only....the living and true God! Vos has an interesting discussion question. What is the difference between polytheism and idolatry?… Continue reading WLC – Q. 8. Are there more Gods than one?

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WLC – Q. 7. What is God?

Q. 7. What is God?A. God is a Spirit, in and of himself infinite in being, glory, blessedness, and perfection; all-sufficient, eternal, unchangeable, incomprehensible, everywhere present, almighty, knowing all things, most wise, most holy, most just, most merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth. This is the first question that involves a… Continue reading WLC – Q. 7. What is God?

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WLC – Q. 6. What do the Scriptures make known of God?

Q. 6. What do the Scriptures make known of God?A. The Scriptures make known what God is, the persons in the Godhead, his decrees, and the execution of his decrees. These three things are equally important. To know God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit as critically important to our faith. How God has spoken… Continue reading WLC – Q. 6. What do the Scriptures make known of God?

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WLC – Q. 5. What do the Scriptures principally teach?

Q. 5. What do the Scriptures principally teach?A. The Scriptures principally teach what man is to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of man. This is Vos’ ending of the introductory questions of the Catechism. It also is the preface for the large next section which goes from question 6 to 90, with… Continue reading WLC – Q. 5. What do the Scriptures principally teach?