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Welcome to your new self (LD 33, q&a 90-91)

Introduction The old self must go! That is what we learned last time about true conversion. Being a Christian is not something extra, on top of the life you would normally live. If you are a real Christian, who is (as the catechism says) grafted in Christ by true faith, there are parts of you … Continue reading Welcome to your new self (LD 33, q&a 90-91) →

arjenvreugd Catechism Leave a comment October 31, 2023 9 Minutes

There must be good works (LD 32, q&a 86-87)

Introduction Throughout history, people have often made the mistake of thinking that their good works are the basis for their salvation. As if God saves us because we do so many good things; or because our good deeds outweigh our evil deeds. Already in Lord’s Day 24 the catechism said: our good works cannot be … Continue reading There must be good works (LD 32, q&a 86-87) →

arjenvreugd Catechism Leave a comment October 31, 2023 11 Minutes

Born of water and the Spirit (LD 26, q&a 70)

Introduction In the previous lesson we saw that baptism is a symbolic washing. We are impure, dirty because of our sins, and the blood of Jesus makes us clean, that is, our sins are forgiven because of the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. But the gospel is not only about the cross of Jesus, … Continue reading Born of water and the Spirit (LD 26, q&a 70) →

arjenvreugd Catechism Leave a comment February 21, 2023 9 Minutes

The image of God (LD 3, q&a 6)

Introduction I am not able to keep God’s law perfectly. Without my saviour, I am a miserable sinner, in the power of the devil. This is true for me, for you, for all people. I am inclined by nature to hate God and my neighbour.  That was the teaching of Lord’s Day 2—see the previous … Continue reading The image of God (LD 3, q&a 6) →

arjenvreugd Catechism Leave a comment October 8, 2021October 8, 2021 11 Minutes

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  • Born of water and the Spirit (LD 26, q&a 70)
  • The image of God (LD 3, q&a 6)
  • There must be good works (LD 32, q&a 86-87)
  • Welcome to your new self (LD 33, q&a 90-91)

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