The Morning Devotional: WSC Q86
The Morning Devotional for February 17, 2022
The Westminster Shorter Catechism Q86
Question 86
What is faith in Jesus Christ?
Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace, (Heb. 10:39) whereby we receive and rest upon him alone for salvation as he is offered to us in the gospel. (John 1:12, Isa. 26:3–4, Phil. 3:9, Gal. 2:16)
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The Morning Devotional: WSC Q85
The Morning Devotional for February 16, 2022
The Westminster Shorter Catechism Q85
Question 85
What doth God require of us, that we may escape his wrath and cursedue to us for sin?
To escape the wrath and curse of God due to us for sin, God requireth of us faith in Jesus Christ, repentance unto life, (Acts 20:21) with the diligent use of all the outward means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of redemption. (Prov. 2:1–5, Prov. 8:33–36, Isa. 55:3)
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The Morning Devotional: WSC Q84
The Morning Devotional for February 15, 2022
The Westminster Shorter Catechism Q84
Question 84
What doth every sin deserve?
Every sin deserveth God’ s wrath and curse, both in this life, and that which is to come. (Eph. 5:6, Gal. 3:10, Lam. 3:39, Matt. 25:41)
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The Morning Devotional: WSC Q83
The Morning Devotional for February 14, 2022
The Westminster Shorter Catechism Q83
Question 83
Are all transgressions of the law equally heinous?
Some sins in themselves, and by reason of several aggravations, are more heinous in the sight of God than others. (Ezek. 8:6,13,15, 1 John 5:16, Ps. 78:17,32,56)
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The Morning Devotional: WSC Q82
The Morning Devotional for February 11, 2022
The Westminster Shorter Catechism Q82
Question 82
Is any man able perfectly to keep the commandments of God?
No mere man since the fall is able in this life perfectly to keep the commandments of God, (Eccles. 7:20, 1 John 1:8,10, Gal. 5:17) but doth daily break them in thought, word, and deed. (Gen. 6:5, Gen. 8:21, Rom. 3:9–21, James 3:2–13)
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The Morning Devotional: WSC Q81
The Morning Devotional for February 10, 2022
The Westminster Shorter Catechism Q81
Question 81
What is forbidden in the tenth commandment?
The tenth commandment forbiddeth all discontentment with our own estate, (1 Kings 21:4, Esther 5:13, 1 Cor. 10:10) envying or grieving at the good of our neighbour, (Gal. 5:26, James 3:14,16) and all inordinate motions and affections to any thing that is his. (Rom. 7:7–8, Rom. 13:9, Deut. 5:21)
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The Morning Devotional: WSC Q79-80
The Morning Devotional for February 9, 2022
The Westminster Shorter Catechism Q79-80
Question 79
Which is the tenth commandment?
The tenth commandment is, Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’ s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’ s wife, nor his man-servant, nor his maid-servant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’ s. (Exod. 20:17)
Question 80
What is required in the tenth commandment?
The tenth commandment requireth full contentment with our own condition, (Heb. 13:5, 1 Tim. 6:6) with a right and charitable frame of spirit toward our neighbour, and all that is his. (Job 31:29, Rom. 12:15, 1 Tim. 1:5, 1 Cor. 13:4–7)
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The Morning Devotional: WSC Q78; WLC Q145 (Part Ten)
The Morning Devotional for February 8, 2022
The Westminster Shorter Catechism Q78; WLC Q145 (Part Ten)
Question 78
What is forbidden in the ninth commandment?
The ninth commandment forbiddeth whatsoever is prejudicial to truth, or injurious to our own or our neighbour’ s good name. (1 Sam. 17:28, Lev. 19:16, Ps. 15:3)
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The Morning Devotional: WSC Q78; WLC Q145 (Part Nine)
The Morning Devotional for February 7, 2022
The Westminster Shorter Catechism Q78; WLC Q145 (Part Nine)
Question 78
What is forbidden in the ninth commandment?
The ninth commandment forbiddeth whatsoever is prejudicial to truth, or injurious to our own or our neighbour’ s good name. (1 Sam. 17:28, Lev. 19:16, Ps. 15:3)
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The Morning Devotional: WSC Q78; WLC Q145 (Part Eight)
The Morning Devotional for February 3, 2022
The Westminster Shorter Catechism Q78; WLC Q145 (Part Eight)
Question 78
What is forbidden in the ninth commandment?
The ninth commandment forbiddeth whatsoever is prejudicial to truth, or injurious to our own or our neighbour’ s good name. (1 Sam. 17:28, Lev. 19:16, Ps. 15:3)
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The Morning Devotional: WSC Q78; WLC Q145 (Part Seven)
The Morning Devotional for February 2, 2022
The Westminster Shorter Catechism Q78; WLC Q145 (Part Seven)
Question 78
What is forbidden in the ninth commandment?
The ninth commandment forbiddeth whatsoever is prejudicial to truth, or injurious to our own or our neighbour’ s good name. (1 Sam. 17:28, Lev. 19:16, Ps. 15:3)
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The Morning Devotional: WSC Q78; WLC Q145 (Part Six)
The Morning Devotional for February 1, 2022
The Westminster Shorter Catechism Q78; WLC Q145 (Part Six)
Question 78
What is forbidden in the ninth commandment?
The ninth commandment forbiddeth whatsoever is prejudicial to truth, or injurious to our own or our neighbour’ s good name. (1 Sam. 17:28, Lev. 19:16, Ps. 15:3)
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