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Ls * ; * THE CHILDS GEM A weekly pictorial Sunday School paper for pr classes, printed on fine paper, with beautiful illustra appropriate matter for the yery young, and wit lesson-story and questions adapted to the capac children unable to read. It is published and edit Ss nt acon, Ga., and is, indeed,agem. Pr cen @ single copy; three for $1.00; and in clubs ‘th +e in number, 30 cents per copy. Address THE CHILD'S GEM, Macon, ND WORDS SERIES, No. 4. 4AND FIRST PUBLISHED IN THAT PAPER. RY [LIAM CAREY CRANE, D. D., LL. D, PRESIDENT OF BAYLOR UNIVERSITY, ~ Independence, Texas. MACON, GEORGIA: | W. BURKE & COMPANY. ao 1881. “% \3 - 7 vw rurtra. Cor. » BIBLE CATECHISM., University Library LESSON. I. THE TEN’ COMMANDMENTS. . Which is the first commandment? The first commandment is, Thou shalt have no other gods before me. . Which is the second commandment? The second commandment is, Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve'them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; and shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my command- ments. Which is the third commandment. The third commandment is, Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. P64831 4 Binte CaTECHISM. 4. Which is the fourth commandment? The fourth commandment is, Remeni ber the Sabbath day, to keep it hol: Six days shalt thou labor, and do a thy work: but the seventh day is tl Sabbath of the Lord thy God: in thou shalt not do any work, thou, nc thy son, nor thy daughter, thy mar servant, nor thy maidservant, nor th cattle, nor thy stranger that is withi thy gates: for in six days the Lor made heaven and earth, the sea, and a: that in them is, and rested the sevent day: wherefore the Lord blessed tk Sabbath day, and hallowed it. 5. Which is the fifth commandment? The fifth commandment is, Honor th father and thy mother, that thy day may be long upon the land which tk Lord thy God giveth thee. 6. Which is the sixth commandment ? The sixth commandment is, Thou sha not kill. 7. Which is the seventh commandment,? The seventh commandment is, The shalt not commit adultery. 8. Which is the eighth commandment? The eighth commandment is, Thou sha not steal. ‘ Bis_eE CATECHISM. 5 | 9. Which is the ninth commandment? The ninth commandment is, Thou shalt not’ bear. false jyiness against thy neighbor. The tenth commandment is, Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidser- vant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any- thing that is thy neighbor’s. LESSON II. THE EXISTENCE OF GOD. 2 Ts there a God? 4 There is only one true God. M2, How can we prove that God exists? By our own existence, and by what we see existing around us. 3. Do the Scriptures teach that everything in na- ture sprung from God? mes. for every house is builded by some man; but he that q built all things is God. Heb. 3: 4, ‘4. Do God’s works prove his existence ? They de. for since the creation of the world, the’invisible things of him, even his eternal power and Godhead, are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, so that they (the heathen) are without excuse, Rom. 1: 20, 21. P64831 6 Bis_E CaTXECHISM. 6. Has God made himsalf known to mankind? He has. That which may be known of God is manifest unto them ; for God hath shewed it unto them, Rom. 1; 19. 6. Is not the first step in true religion belief in God? Tiss: Ie that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him, Ileb, 11: 6. 7. Have all men the proof of God's existence? They have. The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament sheweth his handiwork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard, ‘Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. Ps. 19; 2-4, LESSON III. THE EXISTENCE OF GOD---Continued. 1. What perfections does fhe light of nature ag- eribe to God? Nature teaches that He is one, self ex- istent, eternal, almighty, unchangea- ble, independent, everywhere present, knowing all things, wise, good. 2. How are we related to God? He is our Creator, Preserver, Owner, Benefactor, Law-giver, Disposer, Gov- ernor. Load BipLteE CarecHIsmM. 7 | 3. Is the light of nature sufficient to teach us the saving knowledge of God? | It is not. The world by wisdom knew not God. 1Cor.1; 21. 4. What teaches us the saving knowledge of God? | The Bible. We have also a more sure word of prophecy, whereunto ye do well that ye take heed as unto a light that shi- neth in a dark place. 2 Peter 1; 19. 5. Ought not all human beings to believe in God’s existence ?, They ought. The evidence which their senses afford them of his existence | binds them to this duty. 6. Ought we not to have just views of God? We ought. If not, we will be led astray. God is a Spirit, and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. John 4: 24. | 7. Why do some men reject the evidence of God’s existence ? Because they. are depraved. Cherefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we de- sire not the knowledge of thy ways. What is the Al- mighty, that we should serve him? and what protit should we haye, if we pray unto him? Job 21: 14, 15. 7 LESSON IV. HOW GOD HAS REVEALED HIMSELF, 1. Has God spoken to mankind through human tongues and pens? He has. 8 BisLE CATECHISM. We have also a more sure word of mr becr whereunti(| ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shi neth in a dark place. 2 Peter1: 19. 2. Who influenced these human tongues and pens The Holy Spirit. The DEe any came not in old time by the will of men but holy men of God spake as they were moyesl by) the Holy Spirit. 2Peter1: 21, 8. Has God given us any later message? He has. God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake ii) times past unto the fathers by the prophets, hath ij these last days spoken unto us by his Son. Heb. 1:1,+ 4. What is meant by the Sacred Scripture. The Bible, or’ God’s successive writter revelations to mankind, containin; the books of the Old and New Testa: ments, given by inspiration of God.. 5. Are these writings of divine authority and o great value? They are. All scripture is given by inspiration.of God, and is erent able for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for ir struction in righteousness: that the man of God ma be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works 2 Tim. 3: 16, 17. §. Are they a sufficient rule of faith and prac tice? They are. And that from a child thou hast known the Holy Scrix tures, which are able to make thee wise unto salve tion through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” (2 Tim 8: 15.) The law of the Lord is perfect, convertiug thy soul. Psalm 19; 7. Brst—E CAaTEcHIsM. 9 —_ it LESSON’ V. st HOW GOD HAS REVEALED HIMSELF. I If } l } | (Concluded. ) ee What books are included in the Old Testa- ment ? Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Ne- hemiah, Esther, Job, Psalms, Prov- erbs, Ecclesiastes, Solomon’s Song, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Eze- kiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Oba- diah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habak- kuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi. 2. What books are included in the New Testa- ment? Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Ro- mans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thes- salonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, t Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude, and Revelation. 3. Were the books commonly called Apocrypha inspired ? - They were not. They are simply human 10 Bre_LE CATECHISM. writings containing some truths and facts important to ‘be known. 4. In what languages were the Sacred Seriptures at first written ? The Old Testament was written princi’ pally in Hebrew, and the New ‘Testa: ment in Greek. 5. What is the Septuagint? A translation of the Old Testament from Hebrew into Greek, as is supposed! by seventy-two interpreters or trans: lators, and usually called the seventy, as that is a full or round number. 6. What is meant by the inspiration ? That the sacred penmen were moved, di rected and assisted by God, what tc write, how to write, when to write and that they did write, in all respect and exactly as they were moved o directed by the Holy Spirit. LESSON VI. THE INSPIRATION OF THE SCRIPTURES. 1. Do the Scriptures give evidence of their ow inspiration ? They do. The writers speak confident] and without fear. Consciousness ¢ inspiration emboldened them. Wha Bisre Carecuism. 11 they wrote was superior to their own genius and wisdom. They professed to be inspired. 2. What is the testimony of the Apostle Peter? Kuowing this first, that no prophecy is of any private in- terpretation, For the pro heey came not in old time by the will of man; but voly men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. 2 Pet. 1: 20-23. 8. What is the testimony of the Apostle Paul ? (a) Which thirgs also we speak, not in the words which man’s wiséom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth. 1Cor. 2: 13, (b) But I cert’éy you, brethren, that the gospel which was preach e: of me is not after man, For I neither re- ecivyed “ct of man neither was [ taught it, but by the reversion of Jesus Christ. Gal. 1: es {c) ’.0 Scripture is given by inspiration of God. 2 Tim. 3; kb, 4. How far should the Old Testament be received in matters of faith and practice? Such parts as express God’s will in moral duties, and contain moral instruction, promote devotion and predict future events, should be received by faith and in practice. 5. Is the Mosaic or Jewish ritual obligatory upon Christians. No. That ritual was abrogated when Christ taught the new dispensation. 6. Do not the Old and New Testament teach the same general religious truths? They do. They declare the same God, the same Saviour, the same plan of mercy, the same repentance, the same. BisLeE CaTrECcHIsM. faith, and the same future state of re- wards and punishments, LESSON VII. THE INSPIRATION OF THE SCRIPTURES (Concluded. ) . Should not all people possess the Seriptures‘ They should; and no one can be justi fied in withholding God’s word from any human being. . For what are we to employ reason in studyin; the Scriptures ? To ascertain if the Bible is God’s word. what it contains, and what is its mean: ing. . Are not some things in the Bible hard to be understood? They are. But the sincere and diligen enquirer will clearly discover and un derstand the grand and essential truths . Are not the essential truths sufficiently plaiy and intelligible ? They are. All capacities can compre hend what relates to faith and practic If any man will do his will. he shall know of the doctrinc whether it be of God, or whether I speak of mysel John 7: 17. Biste Carecuism. 13 *!5. What are the principal evidences that the Bible is a revelation from God? 1. The teachings of history and the co- incidence between sacred and profane history. 2. Miracles. 3. Prophecy. 4. Sublimity of the language. 5. Ef- fects produced on the world. 6. The character of the writers. 47. The op- position of the Christian religion to the lusts and corrupt passions of man- kind. {0 What estimate should we place on the Bible? It should be prized above all price. he statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes, More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; sweeter than honey and the honey- comb, (Psalm 19; 8, 10.) Seareh the Seriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me, John 5; 39, LESSON VIII. THE BEING AND ATTRIBUTES OF GOD, ‘IL. Is God 4 Spirit? Ee is: od is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spiritand in truth. John 4: 24, » Is God self-existing. He is. He is styled “Jehovah,” “T am,’’ ‘Who is, who was, and who is to come.”’ 14 Binte CATECHISM. And God sald unto Moses, 1 am HaT1 AM: and he sai Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, Lz hath sent me unto you.” Exodus 3: 14. 8. Is God eternal. His self-existence indicates his eternit: Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thi hadst formed the earth and the world, even from ev« lasting to everlasting, thouart God,” Psalm 90; 2. 4. Is God unchangeable ? The counsel of the Lord standeth forever, the thoughts his heart to all generations. Pera. 33:11. Every go« rift and every perfect gift is from above, and come ane from the Father of lights, with whom is nov riableness, neither shadow of turning,” James 1: 5. Is God everywhere present? He is. Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall T fl from thy presence? If I ascend up into heaven, thi art there: if l make my bed in hell, behold, thou ¢ there. IfI take the wings of the morning, and dwe in the uttermost parts of the sea; eyen there shall t) hand lead me, and thy right hand shallholdme, P: 139: 7-10. 6. Does Go& know all things ? The Lord searcheth all hearts, and uncerstandeth all t’ imaginations of the thoughts. (1Chron.28:9.) Knov unto God are all his works from the beginning of t) world. Acts 15:18. 7. Is God almighty ? ; With God all things are possible. (Matt. 19:26.) Anco heard as it were the voice ofa great multitude, and the voice of many waters, and as the voiee of migh thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God 01 nipitent reigneth.” Rev. 19: 6. 8. Is God independent? His perfections teach that he is. One God and Father of all, who is aboye all, and threw all, andin youall. Eph. 4:6. ind nil ch a) = = BIBLE CATECHISM. 15 ESSON IX. THE DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY. i Is the doctrine of three persons in the God- head taught in the Scriptures? The Bible only reveals to us the doctrine of the Trinity. . Is this doctrine of great importance ? The gospel is built wholly upon it. It bears upon the whole scheme of re- demption, and is, therefore, the fun- damental and essential article of the Christian religion. Wherein does the mystery of the Trinity con- sist ? In the manner in which the three divine persons subsist in the divine essence, or in the Godhead. . Isany one excused from believing the doctrine, because it is a mystery? By no means. nd without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up intoglory.” 1Tim. 3:16, . Does God reveal himselfto us in three persons? He does. here are three that bear reeord in heaven--the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are } one. 1 John 5:7. . On what oceasion were the three persons of the Godhead made manifest? At the baptism of Jeius. —~ 16 Biste CatreEcuism. And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightw out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were open unto him, and he-saw the Spirit of God descendi like a dove and lighting upon big ; and lo a voice fre heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whor’ am well pleased, Matt. 8:16, 17, LESSON X. THE DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY—Concluded, 1. Does the command for Christian baptism re: ognize this doctrine? It certainly does. Baptizing them in the name ofthe Father, and of the So: and of the Holy Ghost, Matt. 28: 19, 2. Do we not seek divine blessings from all thre persons of the Godhead ? We do, as in the Apostolic benedictior The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of Go and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with yo all. Amen. 2. Cor, 13: 14, 3. Has each person of the Trinity a distinct plac in the work of man’s salvation? Each has. Yor through him (Christ) we both ¢g ews and Gentiles) hay access by one Spirit unto the Father, Eph, 2: 18, 4, Is not the unity of the Godhead a motive t unity among the saints? It is. That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, ani I in thee, that they alsomay beoneinus, John T7321 5. Are the Father, the Son and the Holy Spiri each truly and essentially divine ? The Scriptures teach that they are, in ; Bis.e Carecuism, 7 multitude of passages. To each per- son, divine names and titles are given ; divine attributes, prerogatives and works are associated; divine offices are assigned, and divine worship and honors are paid. The Father must be God, the Son must be God, and the Holy Spirit must be God-—each | equal and divine in every perfection. LESSON XI. DIVINE PURPOSES. » What is meant by the purposes of God? By God’s purposes is meant His eternal and unchangeable pleasure, will or choice concerning all creatures and events, or whatever comes to pass in time or eternity. | Do God’s purposes respect separate parts of | the system, or the whole taken together? | His purposes extend to all things in the natural and moral worlds, as one great and harmonious whole. What do you understand by His purpose of election? | His choice, will or pleasure, that the part of mankind who believe the truth, and are sanctified by the Spirit, shall 18 BIBLE CATECHISM. be eternally savedSaand that the maining part who choose the ways sin, voluntarily reject the salvat sincerely and freely offered to them the gospel, will be justly destroyed: 4. Are any saved simply because of their electi: None are saved simply because tl were elected: but in consequence: embracing the Saviour, and confor ing to the requisitions of the gosp None perish because they were 1 elected. Voluntary persistence in s rejection of the Saviour, renders ; wicked deserving of punishment. 5. Do God's purposes have any respect to atonement of Christ or good works in me God’s purposes are grounded on the terposition and atonement of Chri and involve therepentauce, faith, a obedience of the subjects of salvatic They are not founded upon the go actions of believers, but lay a founc tion for them. 6. Has God a purpose in reference to the ex tence of all creatures and events, and espe ally in reference to the future condition man? He has. For the Lord of Tlosts hath purposed, and who shall « annul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who sl} turn it back? (Isaiah 14: 27.) And hath made of « Bip_e CAtTECHISM. 19 blood all the nations of men forto dwell on all the face of the carth, and hath determined the times be- fore appointed, and the bounds of their habitation. (Acts 17; 26.) And we know that all things work to- gether for good to them that love God, to them Po are the called according to his purpose. Rom. 8: LESSON XII. DIVINE PURPOSES—Concluded. . In what way does God execute his purposes ? By giving existence to all things, and in preserving, governing and disposing of them. he Lord of Hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have i thought, so shall it come to pass; and as [ haye pur- posed, so shallit stand, Isa. 14: 24. Do God’s purposes interrupt or destroy man’s free moral agency? They do not. Every man is conscious that God’s purposes do not interrupt or destroy the voluntary exercise of his moral powers, as his moral freedom consists in acting as he pleases in view of motives. . Is not the doctrine of divine purposes a ground of encouragement to employ our powers to obtain our ‘salvation in the Way pointed out in the gospel ? It is. Divine purposes direct and en- courage us to use the means of salva- tion, while planting in us faith as to the surety of salvation. , v9) 3I1BLE CATECHISM. 4. Are human beings saved without embraci the means of salvation? By no means. God has purposed th! there shall be no salvation without 1 pentance, faith and holiness of lif therefore we should repent, believe a1 obey. 5. Are God’s purposes the rule of our conduc We should obey God’s commands wit out asking what are God’s purpose The secret things belong unto the Lord our God: but thc things which are revealed belong unto us and to ¢ children forever, that we may do all the words of tl law. Deut. 29: 29, 6. Are not God’s purposes altogether reasonal aud proper? They are according to his good pleasur: the fruit of his wisdom and goodnes 7. Should not the doctrine of divine purposes | preached and believed? ~ As it is a truth which God has reveale it should be preached, and as it is tt only foundation of the sinner’s hoy of eternal life, it should be embrace and believed. The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; ar he that hath my word, let him speak my word fait fully. What is the chaff tothe wheat? saith the Lore Jer. 23: 28, BrpLE CATECHISM. 21 LESSON XIII. CREATION, IiWho created all things? Imighty God. e beginning God ereated the heaven and the earth. evil, WR ale Vhat is meant by creation? The act of giving existence. id God simply speak all things into being? e did. od said, Let there be light: and there was light. en. 1: 3.) Through faith we understand that the rorlds were framed by the word of God, so that things hich are seen were not made of things which do ap- gear Heb, 11:3. How long was God in creating all things? ix days. n six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, Ind all that in them is. Ex. 20; 11. What are the works of creation? All finite existences, animate and inani- mate. ps him were all things created, that are in heaven, nd that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether hey be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or “An : ‘< . va lowers: all things were created by him and for him, § => = = tipo. 1: 16. n what state did God create all things? In the most perfect state. God saw everything that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. Gen. 1: 31. BipLe CATECHISM. 7. What end had God in view in creatin things? His own supreme glory and the supr good of the universe. | For of him, and through him, and to him, are all thin whom be glory forever, Rom. 11: 86, 8. How long is it since the world was create About 4000 years before Christ. 9. In what season of the year did the world} to exist? Astronomical calculations, and the ture state of the fruits of the earth dicate autumn. For the Lord God had not caused it to rain upon thec and there was not a man totillthe ground. Gen 10. On what day did Ged rest? The seventh. On the seventh day God ended his work which he made; and he rested on the seventh day from a. work which he had made. Gen, 2: 2. 11. Did not the work of ereation cease whe rested ? It did. For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ec from his own works, as God did from his. Heb. LESSON XIV. GOD’S PROVIDENCE. 1. What is meant by God’s providence ? His superintendence and direction o events, by the council of his own v ie itl fe al = = — = S BisLtE CAYECHISM. 23 Is his providence universal ? It is. kingdom ruleth over all. Psalm 103: 19, Does it extend to brutes ? It does. e wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give them heir meatindueseason. That thou givest them they ather; thou openest thine hand, they are filled with ood. Psalin 104: 27, 28. Are inanimate things included ? They are. inds the sweet Influences ae the Pleiades, and looses he bands of Orion. Job 3 | Does God maintain ite Tats of nature ? He does. vppointeth the moon for seasons, the sun knoweth his Boing down. Psalm 104; 19, | Has he not suspended these laws at will? He has. he sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and hastea not to go down about a whole day. Josh. 10:13. Does God’s providence limit our lives? ‘It does. ’s days are determined, the number of his months are with thee; thou hast Appointed his bounds that he cannot pass. Job1 Does it limit eer and human societies ? It does. fehangeth the times and the seasons: he removyet ings, and setteth up kings. Dan. 2; 21, Does God take special care of some persons He does. s the Saviour of allimen, especially of those that be- ieve. 1 Tim. 4: 10. 24 BisLE CATECHISM. LESSON XV. ANGELS. 1. Were any beings already in existence 1 God created the world ? There were. Who laid the corner stone thereof: when the mo stars sang together, and all thesons of God shout joy? Job 38: 6, 7. 2. What suggests their existence ? The works of creation and the ligt nature suggest it, and the Bible sp of them in more than one hunc places. 8. With what nature were they created? Holy. When the son of man shall come in his glory, and a) holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the th of his glory. (Matt, 25:31.) Arethey not all min ing spirits sent forth to minister for them who be heirs of salvation? Heb. 1:14. 4, What do the Scriptures teach is the numb« the angels? Vastly great and innumerable. fhousand thousands ministered unto him, and tent sand times ten thousand stood before him. (Dani 10.) And suddenly there was with the angel a m aise of Ne heavenly host praising God. Luke 2 eb. 12: 22. 5. Why are angels called by different names‘ They are called spirits, because imm: rial and invisible ; azge/s, because n sengers or agents of Jehovah; che dim, because of their extensive knc BrBLE CATECHISM. 25 edge ; seraphim, because of their holy zeal; sons of God, because they bear the impress of his image; morning stars, because of their splendid nature and early creation ; thrones, dominions, principalities, and powers, because of their lofty nature, high character, and | sublime employments. ils any one of these beings above all others in | rank? ichael is probably the chief angel. el, the arch-angel (or chief angel,) when contend- i’s With the devil, (he disputed about the body of joses,) durst not bring against him a railing accusa- bn, but said, The Lord rebuke thee? Jude 9:1 Thess. dow are the holy angels employed? n administering the affairs of this world, | and in ministering to them who shall it be heirs of salvation. ngel of the Lord encampeth round about them that shee him, and delivereth them. Psalm 34:7. : LESSON XVI. pil} oO} ANGELS—Continued. 48 a Saviour provided for apostate angels? myone. se angels which kept not their first estate, but left ir own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting Mains under darkness unto the judgment of the great \y- Jude 6. 0! | | | | 1] 26 Brpte CaTECHISM. 2. What are the names in Scripture of angels? hey are called devils; the chief Satan, Dragon, Serpent, Angel o bottomless pit, Abaddon, Apoll Accuser of the brethen, Lucifer, ] zebub, Prince of Devils, Prince o power of the air and god of this we 8. Do apostate angels exert any influence ir world? Invisibly they exert themselves and mankind into sin. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whe may devour. 1 Peter 5:8. 4. Is not the number of fallen angels imme: large? Innumerable. And he asked him, Whatisthy name? And heansy saying, My name is Legion; for we are many. ei 5. Are redeemed souls destined in the future: to be as angels? Certainly. Neither can they die any more: for they are equal the angels; and are the children of God, bein children of the resurrection, Luke 20: 36., 6. Are notall sinners, to a great extent, unde influence of the chief apostate angel, Sz Paul positively affirms it. The god of this world hath blinded the minds of that believe not, lest the light of the glorious of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine them. 2 Cor. 4:4. Bipte CATECHISM. Zh (they continue under this influence, will they not be punished? ithout doubt. rhall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart y im me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for le devil and his angels. Matt, 25: 41. LESSON XVII. MAN’S CREATION. hen did God create man? efore the coming of Christ 4004 years. e eyening and the morning were the sixth day. 2.1: 351. ) what state did God create man? [ature, intelligent and holy. ny ereated man in his own image, in the image of . | created he him; male and female created he them, 1d God saw everything that he had made, and, be- Id, itwas very good. Gen. 1: 27, 31. man a simple or compound being? ompound—-having a body and soul. le Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, fe into his nostrils the breath of life: and n became a livingsoul. Genesis 2:7; Eccles. 12:7; e 20: 36. lefhat is the duration of man’s existence ? is body is mortal, his soul immortal. lys of our years are threescore years and ten: and apy Teason of strength they be forescore years, yet is qt strength labor and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, nel We fly away. Psalm 90: 10, 28 BisLeE CATECHISM. 6. How is man related to the lower world 7! He is its constituted head and lord Thou madest him to have dominion over the works hands; thou hast put all things under his feet. 6. What was the residence of the first humar. The garden of Eden. And the Lord God planted a garden eastward in: and there he put the man whom he had formed) 2:8, 7. What was man’s chief happiness in his | tive state ? Knowing, loving, serving, and pre ' God as Creator, Preserver and ] factor. LESSON XVIII. MAN'S CREATION—Continued. 1. When did the moral probation of our fir rents commence? As soon as life commenced, their r trial commenced. And the Lord God took the man, and put him ir garden of Edento dressit and to keepit. Andth God commanded the man, saying. Of every tree arden thou mayest freely eat: ‘but of the tree RoW iedee of good and evil, thou shalt not ea for in the day thou eatest thereof thou shalt sure Gen. 2: 15-17, 2. Were there any men before Adam? There were not. The first Ad2m was made a living soul, 1 Cor. 15: BisLE CatTEcuism. 29 I tt] Was woman created along with man? il She was. ty le and female created he them, Gen. 5:2, al Was the manner of their creation different? (It was. ; the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, nd he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed jup the flesh instead thereof; and the rib, which the (Lord God had taken from the man, made he a woman, nd brought her unto the man, (Gen. 2: 21, 22.) For ithe man is not of the woman, but the woman of the Man, 1 Cor, 11:8, ia] Are all men derived from Adam? God) hath made of one blood all the nations of men. ets 17: 26. How is Adam related to his posterity ? He is our natural head by ordinary gene- ration and our federal or representa- tive head in our moral state. fh of i | LESSON XIX. ( | THE MORAL LAW, i What is the moral law? wiIt is our rule of obedience and life which ; God gave to our first parents in their original state, and is founded in the nature and relation of intelligent be- ings. ty 80 Binre CaTECHISM. — 2, How was the moral law at first delivered mankind ? It was impressed on their conscient and written on their hearts. For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by ture the things contained in the law, these, hav not the law, area law unto themselves; which s} the work of the law written in their hearts, their ¢ science also bearing witness, and their thoughts meanwhile accusing or else excusing one anot) Rom, 2:14, 16. 3. What is the character of this law? It is spiritual, perfect, immutable. Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment hi and just, and good, Rom. 7:12. 4. Is obedience to this law required by God? God requires perpetual, personal, univ sal obedience. Cursed is every onethatcontinueth not in all things wi are written in the book of the law to do them, Sign kOe 5. Has the law a sanction? Eternal happiness to him who obeys, ¢ eternal misery to him who disobe is its sanction. For the wages of sin is death, Rom. 6: 23. G. Is it sinful and dangerous to deviate from law ? Certainly. Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth the law: fo “s the transgression of the law. 1 John 3:4. BipLe Carecuism. 31 eee LESSON XxX. “Both. All sins proceed from the heart. ut of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adul- ilkeries, fornications, thefts, false Witness, blasphemies, Matt. 15:19; 1 Sam, 16: 7, Are all sins of equal grade? They are not. From their nature, the character of the person offending or offended, and other circumstances, they are more or less aggravated. here can a summary of the moral law be found ? nthe tencommandments. Ex, 20: 2-17. (Commit to memory. ) What do the first four comm prise ? ur duty to God. Vhat do the last six commandments embrace ? ur duty to ourselves and our fellow creatures, andments com- Jn what two commandments hang all the law and the prophets? aid unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God th all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all ly mind. This is the first and great commandment. ad the second is like unto it, Thou shalt loye thy ighbor as thyself. On these two commandments ng all the law and the prophets. Matt. 22: 37-40; m. 13: 10, } 32 BisLteE CATECHISM. 13. What was the design of the prohibition , in God’s first positive precept ? It was to test the conduct of our parents. And the Lord God commanded the man saying, Of tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat; but « tree of knowledge of good and ,evil, thou sha eat of it. Gen, 2: 16, 17, LESSON XXI. ORIGINAL APOSTASY. 1. How did our first parents apostatize? By eating of the forbidden fruit. (€ ° 41/01) But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, shalt not eat of it: forin the day that thou eatest th thou shalt surely die. Gen, 2:17. 2. Did they fall from their original moral r tude? They did. Lo, this only have | found, that God hath made ma right; but they have sought out many inven: Eccles, 7:29. 3. Did Adam cause the depravity and sinful of our race? ; He was merely the occasion of it. 4. Are Adam’s descendants guilty becausi sinned in eating the forbidden fruit? The sins of Adam and his posterity perfectly distinct, as moral actic holiness and sin are personal and transferrable. Bipte CAtTEcHISM. 33 hould Adam be charged with the sins of the | human race? [t is not just todoso. Adam is answer- able only for his own sins, and _ his posterity only for theirs. fathers shall not be put to death for the children, either shall the children be put to death for the nD every man shall be put to death for his own n, Deut. 24:16. What is original sin ? Innate sinfulness of the human_ heart. _-Adam’s sin decided the moral char- | acter, and gave occasion to the native depravity of all his posterity. It thy LESSON XXII. zi ATONEMENT. How is the word atonement derived ? nerom the words 4/-one, and the ending | ment. ‘What is understood by the doctrine of the | atonement? A plan or provision made for the salva ™ tion of sinful human beings, through © _ the sufferings and death of Jesus Christ. '! What is this plan or provision? ‘| his plan or provision consists in Christ dying in our stead, and thereby satis- 34 Biote CaTECHISM. fying divine justice and making kn) the righteousness of God: so that can be just while He grants par and salvation to all who believe. Whom God hath sent forth to be a propitiation thr faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness fe remission of sins that are past, through the for ance of God; to declare, I say, at this time his right ness: that he might be just, and the justifier of which believeth on Jesus. Rom, 3: 25, 26; Hebre 10, 11; Rom. 5: 10; Isaiah 53: 5, 10, 11; Phil. 2: 8. 4. For what was the death of Christ a substi! The death of Christ was a substitute the just punishment of sinners, i much as it answered the same g ends in his moral government. C} did not destroy the law but fulfille 5, Did Christ’s suffering affect his body o mind or both? Both, though they were chiefly me In his mental sufferings the atoner principally consisted. For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just fi unjust, that he might bring us to God, being | death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spir Peter 3:18.) Then saith he untothem, My soul | ceeding sorrowful, even unto death, Matt. 26; 6. Did Christ’s humanity or divinity suffe both? Christ’s human nature, body and only suffered. His divine nature abled him to endure the evils that : laid upon him. BisLE CATECHISM. 35 EE SSONPOanG ATONEMENT—Continued. Were the sufferings of Christ a punishment in- flicted upon him? iWAn innocent being may suffer, but can- not be punished. Christ must be con- sidered as bearing in some sense the punishment due to our sins. Was the atonement necessary ? t was necessary to show God’s hatrea of sin, love of holiness, and the har- mony between his justice and mercy- Did Christ’s death set forth its necessity? i God so loved the world, that he gave his only begot ltyen Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not erish, but have everlasting life. (John3:16.) For it {l}eeame him, for whom are all things, and by whom re all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to ake the captain of their salvation perfect through ftering eb. 2:10; Matt. 26; 39. onot both Oldand New Testament afford testi- mony to the necessity of an atonement? hey do. he life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your uls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement orthesoul. (Ley. 17:11.) In whom we have redem lion through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, accord" g tothe riches of his grace. Eph,1:7; Heb, 9: 22- ey.9:9; 7:14. 36 BiptE CATECHISM, 6. Can repentance and obedience atone § ciently for sin or be a ground of pardon Repentance cannot change the nature sin, nor repair the injury it has dc Obedience cannot obliterate | crimes or mischief. LESSON XXIV. REGENERATION, 1, What is meant by the new birth or regen tion? A radical, holy, moral change in the fections of the heart. Cherefore ifany man be in Christ, he is a new crea old things are passed away; behold, all things ar come new. 2 Cor. 5:17; 1 John 4:7; Eph. 4: 22-24 2. Do we reach sinless perfection in this life The supposition is contrary to Script: for there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth ¢ - and sinneth not. (Eccles 7:20.) If we say tha have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth i in us. If wesay that we have not sinned, we r him a liar, and his word is not in us. 1 John 1: Romans 7: 24; John 9:20; Prov. 20: 34; Psalm 51: 8. Is regeneration immediate or progressive 1 Regeneration, or the commencemen holiness in the soul, is immedi Sanctification, or the increase of h ness in the soul, is progressive. ‘‘ P | BisLeE CATECHISM. 37 8 ing from death unto life,” ‘‘new nt birth,’’ “‘new creation,’’ are terms Ue implying instantaneous effect. Oh, Cannot a regenerate soul be satisfied as to the time of the new birth? He can, by the experience of the change | is his feelings, desires and affections. >. Is salvation possible to an adult person with- | out regeneration? It is not. Keept a4 man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom | of God. (John 3: 3-7.) Follow peace with all men, | and holiness, without which no man shall see the re Lord. Hebrews 12:14; Romans 8: (Oy Coro 14. >. Can any change take place in the character of he] ‘men after death? None. mie that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is van) filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, al let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still. Rev. 22:11- Keel. 9: 10. - Who is the author of regeneration? MM God, the Holy Spirit, is the efficient ti agent in regeneration. lye by works of righteousness which we have done, but “ll according to his merc he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost. ‘MY (Pitus 3:5.) Which were born not of blood, nor of the ig))) Will of the flesh, nor of the will of the man, but of God. John 1:18; Ezek, 36; 26. 88 Biste CATECHISM. LESSON XXV. REGENERATION —Continued. J. Is not regeneration an act of God's sovereign It is. He renews whom, at what tin and by what means he pleases. So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him thatr neth, but of God that sheweth merey. (Rom, 9: Of hisown will begat be us with the word of trv that we should bea kind of first fruits of his creatu James1:18;1Cor.3:6,7. * 2. Is man’s moral freedom impaired or destro: in his regeneration ? Sinners are perfectly conscious that’ the change effected in regeneratic they are free from compulsion and | ercise a perfect moral agency. 3. Is the influence of the Holy Spirit in regene tion special or general ? It is special, because it produces effe ’ not common to mankind in gener it is irresistible in the sense of ov coming all resistance, as God ma its subjects willing in the day of power. Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy powe the beauties of holiness from the womb of the: ning: thou hast the dew of thy youth, Psalm 11 4, What renders the influence of the Spirit ne sary to change the heart? Man’s disaffection to God, and unw ingness to do his duty, on which count he is the greater criminal, BisLtE CATECHISM. 39 ye will not come to me that ye might hayelife. John 5:40. Is man active or passive in regeneration ? Both. He acts freely, while he is acted | upon by the Holy Spirit. He is re- quired to make himself a new heart: and God gives him a new heart. k out your own salvation with fear and trembling. |Forit is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. (Phil. 2:12, 13.) A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out jof your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. Ezek. 36: 26. | What are the evidences of regeneration? t. Faith and joy in the doctrines of the Bible. 2. Delight in religious society. 3. Ardent desire for the triumph of Christ’scause. 4. Humility and meek- ness. 5. Good will to all men and | complacency towards Christians. 6. ft} Hatred of sin and desire of holiness. 7. Obedience to the commands of God. (know that we have passed from death unto life, be- ause we love the brethren. He that loveth not his IMbrother abideth in death, (1 John 3: 14.) And here- y do we know that we know him, if we keep his com- andments. 1 John 2:3; Romans 8: 14,16; Malachi +16; John 3: 8; Psalm 84: 2; 119: 97; Matt; 11: 29. ) ity Are not the greatest number of Christians con- verted in youth? al Much the greatest number are renewed | in the younger part of life—though | SOme are regenerated in infancy, some :} in manhood, and a few in old age. Cnt 40 BisLE CATECHISM. LESSON XXVI. | REPENTANCE. 1. What is the meaning of the word repenta: The Greek word translated repenta: means change of mind, comin; one’s senses. 2, What is legal repentance? Sorrow for sin, because it exposes to ishment ; such as thieves and mun ers exhibit when detected and bro to justice. They sorrow for the sequences of sin, and not for sin if Matt. 27: 3-5. 8. What is true evangelical repentance? A sense and hatred of sin; a sense love of holiness, turning from s) holiness, attended with hope of giveness through Christ’s merits, lowed by obedience to God’s | mands. It is not mere gratitudé morse, pity, sympathy or fear of ishment. Joel 2: 12-13; Ezek. 6; 36: 315 Isanwggie97- 4, Why should we repent? Because sin is base and hateful to and a violation of his law. 5. Is repentance indispensable to pardon ar vation? The Bible so teaches. BIBLE CaTEcHIsM. 41 =| pent ye, therefore, and be converted; that your sins | Inay be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall /come from the presence of the Lord. Acts3: 19; Luke .2 18: 3. lt Is repentance an immediate duty ? talus says, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. A (Matt.4:17.) Paul says, But now (God) commandeth all men everywhere to repent, Acts 17:30; Luke 24: 47; Heb. 3: 7, 8. LESSON XXVII. REPENTANCE—Continued. Must we repent in the present life? /We must. There is no time for repent- ance after death. atsoever thy hand findeth to do, doit with thy might: for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. Eccles. 9:10, Are not the exercises of repentance different among Christians? | They are, because of differing natural or constitutional feelings, and different operations of the Holy Spirit. Who is the agent in the repentance of a sinner? It isman who repents, but it is the Holy Spirit of God who gives him repent- ance. )¥od, peradventure, will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth. 2 Tim, 2: 25. Are there any exercises of mind preceding repentance? There are. 1. Reflections of God's _ moral excellence. 2. Comparison of 42 BisLtE CATECHISM. | our conduct with the requirements God’s law. 3. Meditation on the: ture misery of the finally impenite 4. Thoughts on God’s goodness ¢ Christ’s sufferings. 5. Remorse, c viction of sin, and fearful forebodi. of the wrath to come. 5. What are the evidences of true repentance Reform in manners and performance christian duties. ett as therefore, fruits meet for repentance. 1 6. Are the inhabitants of heaven interested sinner’s conversion ? I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven) one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety nine just persons, which need no repentance. 1 19:7. LESSON XXVIII. FAITH AND ITS FRUITS. 1, What is faith? Assent of the understanding tothe w of God, approval by the heart of plan of salvation, and cordial trus' God, through Jesus Christ. He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witne himself: he that believeth not God, hath made h liar : because he believeth not the word that God of his Son. 1John 5:10: Heb, 11:1; Gal. 5: 6. ng ly a = Biste CatreEcHism. 43 What phrases in the Scriptures denote saving faith ? “Knowing the truth,’”’ “ Coming to the knowledge of the truth,” « Receiving Christ,’ ‘‘ Trusting in him,’’ “« Look- ing to him,”’ ‘Coming to him,’”’ and “ Believing on him.’’ - What is historic faith? Mere speculative belief in historic re- cords. arough faith we understand that the worlds were formed | by the word of God, so that things which we see were not made of things which do appear. (Heb. 11; 3.) | Even so faith, ifit hath not works, is dead, being alone, | James 2; 17, « What is miraculous faith ? Belief in ability by divine power, pro- duced by the Spirit of God, to work | amiracle, or that another can work a miracle, ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say } unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place, and it shall remove: and nothing shall be impossible | unto you. Matt. 17:20; Acts 14: 9, 10: 1 Cor. HSA PE » Who manifested miraculous faith? | The prophets, apostles, and some primi- tive christians. How long did this continue? _ Probably, in a greater or less degree, to eee __ the third century of the christian era. | Why was it given? To furnish undoubted evidence of the truth of Christianity. 44 BisLtE CATECHISM. 8. What is false faith in the light of the gospel ' Holding the truth of the gospel int righteousness, or assent to its tru without corresponding influence the heart. Thou believest that there is one God: thon doest well; devils also believe and tremble. (James 2: 19.) the wrath of God is revealed from heayen against ungodliness, and unrighteousness of men, who h the truth in unrighteousness, Romans 2:15; Act 18, 20, 21. LESSON XXIX. FAITH AND ITS FRUITS—Continued. 1. Is faith the just, suitable and grand condit of salvation? It is, as it honors God and restores n to his original state. 2. 1s it a meritorious ground of salvation ? It is not. It is the spiritual process which the soul is united to Christ : made a partaker of his benefits. For by grace are ye saved through faith. (Eph. 2:8.) that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; by that believeth not shall be damned. Mark 16: 14 3. Is the exercise of faith voluntary ? It is the voluntary act of man, whi is the gift of God. For by grace are ye saved throngh faith; and that yourselves: itis the giftofGod. (Eph.2:8.) Lo unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. 1252, BrpLeE CATECHISM. 45 TT , How is faith aroused and strengthened ? it) a. Extraordinarfly, by the Holy Spirit. i] 2. Ordinarily, by the preached gospel, by reading God’s word, by the ordi- nances, by prayer and other means of grace. Rom. 10: 14, 17. | What is the fruit of faith? Obedience to God and good will to man- kind. James 2: 21-26. | What is the character of faith without works? | Speculative, dead, and delusive to the soul, en so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone | James 2: ite Will mere belief of sin forgiven, of Christ’s dying for you in particular, and that you will be saved, entitle you to confidence that you have saving faith ? No. A person must also love God and man, and obey the divine precepts. tl LESSON XXX. JUSTIFICATION, , What is justification? _God’s acceptance of a sinner, implying | pardon of sin. Does justification make a sinner holy or just? ‘| It does not. The sinner, in the eye of 46 Bipte Carecuism. 3 the law, is declared holy or just, treated, as respects a future state though he had never sinned. 8. What is legal justification ? Justification according to the stern mands of the law—by works, cere nial, judicial or moral. 4. What is evangelical justification ? Justification on account of the righte ness or merit of Christ, comm called imputed righteousness, and on account of any personal or inhe righteousness. Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no fle justified in his sight: for by the law is the know of sin, Therefore we conclude that a man is ju by faith, without the deeds of the law. Rom: 20, 28; 4:3, 7. 6. In what way is a sinner justified ? By grace through faith. Faith acc Christ. The grace of God is the sou the righteousness or atonement Christ the ground, and faith the cipient, of justification. Being justified freely by his graee through the rec tion that isin Christ Jesus. (Rom. 3:24.) The being justified by faith, we have peace with through our Lord Jesus Christ. Rom.45:1; 3: 22 2: 16-21; Phil. 3:9. 6. At what time is the sinner justified? When, after sincere repentance, vo tarily he applies to the blood of C \ BisLE CATECcHISM. AT | \for the pardon of sins past, and he | jindulges in sincere faith, that his fu- | j\ture sins will be pardoned, when he applies to the same source. How are good works to be regarded in the light of justification ? As an expression of good faith and an | evidence of justification. Are mankind justified partly by works and partly by faith ? Mankind are not justified by works, nor partly by works and partly by faith, but wholly by faith. tefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowle dge Wofsin. Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith, without the dcedsofthe law. Kom. 3; 20, 28. LESSON XXXI. JUSTIFICATION—Continued. Do Paul and James agree respecting the doc- trine of justification? They do. Paul taught that a man was not justified by works but by faith, but he meant that faith which works by love and constrains to obedience. o/ James taught that a man was not jus- | tified by faith, meaning a mere specu- lative faith, but by works, as an evi- 48 Biste Carecuism, ———— dence of that loving or working which is the instrumental cause o tification. Rom. 3: 26-31; Jam 20-24. 2. Does justification by faith make void the Certainly not. It establishes the promotes practical godliness, anc alts free grace. Do we then make void the law through faith? God fd yea, we establish the law. Rom, 3: 31, 3. Who is the author of justification ? God. The Father appoints the : The Son prepares it. The Holy S makes known the way, and ind the sinner to walk in it. 4. What are the results of justification to the tified ? Peace and happiness from God, grat access to him in religious duties, hope of everlasting salvation. Th enjoyed, are evidences of the beliey justified state. 6. How important is this doctrine? It affects more or less all the doctrii experience and practice of christiz It is vital to the system of relig once delivered to the saints. But though we or an angel from heaven preach anyo gospel unto you than that which we have prea unto you, let him be accursed, Gal. 1: 8, 9. \ Biete Carecuism. 49 fo ornate Will not ovr works in this state, after regene- rhtion, place us higher or lower in the future, scording to the measure of our faith? h appears to be the general tenor of ew Testament teachings. oh LESSON XXXII. PERSEVERANCE OF THE SAINTS. What is meant by the perseverance of the | saints? ghat all who are truly regenerated by ij the Spirit of God will be preserved | from total and final apostasy from the 4) State of grace, and will persevere in | holiness unto the end of life, continu- ing in a state of trial until they reach , a state of glory, preserved by God through faith unto salvation. ow do the saints persevere? ided by God’s grace, they persist in the use of all the means divinely ap- pointed. yO the Scriptures teach this doctrine plainly? i’ hey do: and all the other doctrines of _ grace imply this doctrine. hteous also shall hold on his way, and he that th clean handsshall be strongerand stronger. (Job 9.) For Iam persuaded, that neither death, nor , nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor ngs present, nor things to come, nor height, nor Ss 50 BipteE CAtTECHISM. depth, nor any other creature, shall be able t rate us trom the love of God, which is in Chris our Lord, (Rom. 8: 38, 89.) Who are kept ower of God through faith unto salvation, re e revealed in the Jast time. 1 Peter 1; 4, 5. | 4. Do the Scriptures anywhere teach tote | final apostasy ? They do not. Alexander, Hyme' Philetus and Judas were hypoc who apostatized, not saints. Many will say unto me in that day, Lord, Lord, hi not prophesied in thy name? and in thy nan out devils? and in thy name done many wo) works? And then will I profess unto them, knew you: depart from me, ye that work in Matt. 7; 22, 23. LESSON XXXIII. PERSEVERANCE OF THE SAINTS—Contir 1. Do not christians sin? They sin daily, sometimes awfully. vid, Solomon and Peter, by thei: fell under God’s fatherly disple: 2. If christians become stationary, backslid the comforts of religion, or sink into d dency, doés not the Holy Spirit preser sustain them and restore them to the, the Father’s smile? The Holy Spirit will uphold them. The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he sh be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdet) withhishand. (Psa. 87: 23,24.) And Igive un eternal life; and they shall never perish, neith any man pluck them out of my hand, John’ I I i | BipLeE CATECHISM. 51 Oveht nota professor of religion to fear that ljis hope is delusive if he does not persevere ih a christian hfe? No one has evidence of being a chris- tian unless he lives the life of a chris- tian. Dothe commands and exhortations to persevere in holiness, or the warnings in the Scriptures against apostasy, imply that christians may apostatize ? By no means. ‘They only prove the lia- bility of a christian to fall, and that he does fall. They are suppositions used to secure christians from apostasy. What effect should this doctrine produce upon genuine believers ? It should console the weak, arouse all to self-examination, and encourage them to work out their salvation with fear and trembling. Certainty of result does not supersede necessity of means, but lays a foundation for their use. LESSON XXXIV. DEATH. Is death the lot of all mankind? Except Enoch and Elijah, all have died to the present generation, and all who now live or hereafter may live will die, 52 Pinte CatreEcHIsM. except such as are alive on eart Christ’s second appearing, who be changed as to their bodies, and into eternity without seeing de Heb. 112 5-27; Gorsmg 52,5 2: 2. What is death? The extinction of animal life, the sep tion of soul and body. 8. Had not mankind sinned, would they | died? If they had not sinned, they wo probably, like Enoch and Elijah, } been translated to heaven at the c of their probation. 4. Who is the author of death? God. For I know that thou wilt bring me to death, and t house appointed forall living. Job. 30:23; Deut. 2 5. For what reason does God inflict deatl mankind? To display his justice, and because dé or some change is necessary to in duce us into the future world. 6. What effect has death upon the human rac It puts a limit to all earthly things levels all human distinctions. | \ BisLE CATECHISM. 53 JL mf = \ LESSON XXXV. i] - DEATH—Continued. dey .,ow will death affect the wicked ? ) will end all their carnal enjoyments and hopes, and fix them in an endless | state of misery. Prov. 11: 7; Matt. 25: 46. low will it affect the righteous? _will close their sufferings, remove natu- |ral and moral ates and admit them uD eard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write issed are the dead which dic inthe Lord from hence- th: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from bir labors: and their works do follow them. Rev. 113; Isa 57:1. itjught not all mankind to be ever prepared for ideath ? hey ought. ore be ye ready: forin such an hour as ye think , the Sonofmancometh. Matt. 24:44; Eccles. 9:18 that prepares for death? | new heart and an obedient life. aqou, Nay: but, peacont ye repent, yeshall all likewise fish. Luke 1 : Od should ne subject of death be treated? Is it is aterrible event to all, in view of the judgment, it should be regard- ed with deep solemnity. = So —— ao — GieLe CaTreECcHISsM. LESSON XXXVI. THE FUTURE STATE. 1. Are there strong evidences of a future sta There are. 1. The immateriality o soul. 2. Theseveral changes of : animated creatures before they r their most perfect condition. 3. soul’s capability of eternal progre knowledge, happiness and holi 4. Man’s ardent desires and hope immortality. 5. Conscience an powers. 6. Unequal distributio justice in this state. 7. The ger belief of mankind in all ages. 2. Is there not a convincing analogy betwee: state and a future state ? The fact that a man lives up to the of dying is proof that he will lin an after state, because there is no; reason to suppose that this is the of his being. 3. In what state will mankind exist in the | come? In an active, conscious, happy or un py state, as they may be holy, o1 holy at death, But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in th time receivedst thy good things, and likewise Li evil things: but now he is comforted, and the tormented, Luke 17; 22, 23, 25; 28: 43; 2 Cor, 5: BIBLE CATECHISM. 55 Will we pass into the state of happiness or | misery immediately after death ? he soul will not sleep or lie dormant till the general resurrection, but will be active and sensible of joy or misery. heseshall go away into everlasting punishment: but e righteous into lifeeternal. Matt. 25: 46, LESSON XXXVII. THE FUTURE STATE—Continued. Vhat is meant by an intermediate state? Dne in which the soul exists, happy or miserable, between the death and res- urrection of the body. hat is the condition and prospect of those who are in the intermediate state ? nacondition of joy or misery accord- ing to character, looking forward to the general resurrection, the general judgment, and the eternal state of ret- ribution. ill human beings forgive, act. and have inter- course with one another in a future state ? Ne do not know how spirits perceive, act and associate, but we have no evi- dence that they do not perceive, act and associate together in another world. 56 Biste Carecuism. 4. Are the soul’s faculties enlarged and more susceptible of joy or misery in ture state? Undoubtedly they will improve j nitely, and be prepared for g joys and sorrows. 5. Do the Scriptures give absolute assure a future state? They do. But is now made manifest by the appearing of ours Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, an brought life and immortality to light through i el, (2 Tim, 1:10.) For we know that if our: ouse of this tabernacle were dissolved, we: building of God, an house not made with hand nal in the heavens, 2Cor, 5;1; Eccles, 12: 4 10; 28; 22: 32; 17: 3. LESSON XXXVIIL RESURRECTION. 1, Will there be a resurrection of the body death? Nature indicates it, revelation posit asserts it. The doctrine is not trary to reason, although above it is therefore not incredible. 2. What facts do the Scriptures present t roborate this doctrine? Enoch and Elijah were translated, soul and body, to heaven; Jz daughter, the widow’s son at } BisLe CATECHISM, 57 {| and Lazarus were raised ; Christ raised || himself, and many dead bodies were literally raised at his crucifixion. lo the Old and New Testament both teach his doctrine? | They do. ough after my skin worms destroy this body, yet my flesh shall I see God: whom I shall see for my- f, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another: bugh my reins be consumed within me. (Job 19: /27.) Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in » which all that are in the grave shall hear his jee, and shall come forth; they that haye done good, ito the resurrection of life; and they that have done #1, unto the resurrection of damnation. John5: 28, | Acts 24: 15. }| hat is meant by the resurrection of the dead? aising from the dead to life of the bodies of mankind, incorruptible and reuniting them to their souls. ill the same body that is deposited in the earth be raised? 1] that is essential to constitute the same body willbe raised. 1 Cor. 15: 35-44. jit possible to raise the dead? "\finite power can do it. It cannot be '|more difficult to raise the dead than it 'iwas to create the body at first from the dust. ould it be thought a thing incredible with you, God should raise the dead’? Acts 26: 8, 5S BisLeE CATECHISM. LESSON XXXIX. RESURRECTION—Continued. 1. Will the raised bodies of Loth the rig and the wicked be united to the soul. which they were connected in this life: They will. Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall notall slé we shall all be changed, ina moment, in the: ling of an eye, at the last trump: for the t shall sound, and the dead shall be raised in tible, and we shall be changed, For this corr must put on incorruption, and this morta] m onimmortality. But every one in his order: the first fruits, afterwards they that are Christ’ coming. 1 Cor. 15: 51-53. 2. When will the dead be raised ? At the end of the world, the time « general judgment. 1 Thess. 4:1 3. By whom will the dead be raised? It will be effected instrumental] the archangel’s trumpet, sound Christ’s order, and attended wi his all‘quickening power. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first. 1 4. What will be the character of the body r: The bodies of the wicked will be r immortal, but in dishonor and lasting contempt. The bodies o righteous will be spiritual, inco tible and glorious. BisLE CATECHISM, 59 lall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned | unto his glorious body, according to the working ard he is able even to subdue all things unto self. (Phil. 3:21.) And many of them that sleep ; jhe dust of the earth shall wake, some to everlast- life, and some toshame and everlasting contempe. .12:2.) Itis sown a natural body, it is raised a itual body. There is a natural body and there is litual body. 1 Cor. 15: 35-44. lall we know each other hereafter in the res- Wrrection body? 2 | . ° fatigis) . . liprtainly we will. Spirits in the inter- ‘mediate state know each other. . Mhold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias “ing with him. Matt. 17:3, st : 4 5 he doctrine of the resurrection essential to ,|this doctrine, especially with the res- rrection of Christ. hrist be preached that he rose from the dead, how ome among you that there is no resurrection of dead? But ifthere be no resurrection of the dead, “jv is Christ not risen: and if Christ be not risen, iit, is Our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain, r. 15;,12-14, LESSON XL. THE JUDGMENT, ll there be a future general judgment? ason and Revelation so teach. he hath appointed a day in the which he will judge orld in righteousness by that man whom he hath ined; whereof he hath given assurance unto all , in that he hath raised him from the dead, (Acts ae And as it Is appointed unts men once to die, after this the judgment. Heb. 9: 27, 60 BisLe CATECHISM. 2. What is meant by the genera] judgmer The general public trial of ange men, whether holy or unholy. 8. Does not the probation of angels and mi a general judgment? So then every one of us shall give account of b God. (Rom. 14:12.) And the angels which | their first estate, but left their own habitation reserved in everlasting chains under darkn the judgment of the great day. Jude 6, A. When will the day of judgment be? . At the end of the world. When the Son of man shall come in his glory, all holy angels with him, then shall] hesit upon th of his glory: and before him shal] be gathere tions: and he shall separate them one from | as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goz he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but | on the left. Matt, 25: 31-33. 5. Do the Scriptures teach how long t. ment day or time of judgment will ca A day, used in relation to this s means a period of time sufficic all the purposes of judgment. LESSON XLI. THE JUDGMENT—Continued. 6. Where will be the place of judgment? Probably in the air ; certainly in th most suitable. Then we which are alive and remain shall be e together with them in the clouds, to meet th: the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord 4:17. | Bis_e CATECHISM. 61 Who will be the Judge? he Lord Jesus Christ. the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the oly angels with him, then shall he sit upon thethrone f his glory. Matt. 25; 31. What is the particular design of the general judgment? hat all mankind may perceive most clearly the equity of every sentence that is passed. By what rule will Jesus Christ judge men and angels? he heathen, by the light of nature; those who have had the Bible, by its teachings. /s Many as have sinned without law shall also perish { ithout jaw; and as many as have sinned in the law nal] be judged by the law: in the day when God shall hdge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according sp May gospel. Rom, 2: 12-16, j@or what will men and angels be judged? or all their moral conduct. yemust all appear before the judgment seat of Christ "3 lat every One may receive the things done in his ody, according to that he hath done, whetherit be po orbad. 2Cor. 5:10; Eccles. 12: 14; Rey. 20; 12, 13, What sentence will the Judge pronounce? shall the King say unto them on his right hand, bme, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom i repared for you from the foundation of the world. hi en shall he say also unto them on the left hand, part from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, pre- red for the deyil and his angels. And these shall away into everlasting punishment: but the right- ‘(pus into lifeeternal. Matt. 25; 34, 41, 46, I i 62 BiBLE CATECHISM. LESSON XLII. FUTURE HAPPINESS. 1. Do the Scriptures teach there is a future of happiness for the righteous? They do. To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me throne, even as J alsooyercame, and am set dow my Father in his throne. (Rev. 8: 21.) Tho shew me the pa of life: inthy presence is f of joy; ut thy hand are pleasures for evermore 16:11, 2. Wil] this state continue forever? It will be without end. And these shall goaway into everlasting punis} Ped righteous into life eternal Matt, 2. 46; 1 3. Where will the ransomed spirits reside? In heaven, or the third heaven or hr of heavens. J knew aiman in Christ about fourteen years ago, (Vv in the body, I cannot tel) ; or whether out of th Jeannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one car to the third heaven. (2 Cor.12:2.) But will deed dwell on the earth? behold, tlie heay heaven ofhé¢avens cannot contain thee. 1 kin 4. Is heaven a place or a state? It is a place. But ye are come unto Mount Sion, and unto th the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. (Hel But now we desire a better country, that is enly. Heb. 11:16; Luke 28: 43; 2 Cor. 5:1. 6. Whatisthe condition oftheredeemed ink Perfectly devoted to God in so service, and perfectly happy. Binte Carecuism. 63 Wherein consists the happiness of heaven? ! . In loving, serving, worshipping, and glorifying God eternally, and enjoying communion with the Father, Son and Holy Ghost, always advancing in knowledge, holiness and happiness, under the eye of God. fore are they before the throne of God, and serve m day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth the throne shall dwell among them. Rey. 7: 15, |Vhat number will be thus happy? this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no an could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and ople, and tongues, stood before the throne, and be- re the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms their hands. Rey. 7: 9, Low should the death of the righteous affect us? t should excite us to live and die in the hope of glory. : to live is Christ, and to die is gain, (Phil. 1:21.) t me die the death of the righteous, and let my last id be like his. Num, 23: 10, h LESSON XLIII. 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