A Most Familiar Explanation of the Assemblies Shorter Catechism
Question 2
On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 2
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What rule hath God given to direct us how we may glorifie and enjoy him?
The Word of God which is contained in the Scriptures (of the Old and New Testament) is the only rule to direct us how we may glorifie and enjoy him.
Hath God given any rule to direct us?
Yes, the Scriptures.
Whose Word is the Scriptures?
The Word of God.
Where is the Word of God conteined?
In the Scriptures.
How are the Scriptures divided?
Into the Old and New Testament.
Are not the Apocryphal Books Scripture, nor any other, but the Books of the Old and New Testament?
No.
What is the Word to be with reference unto us?
A Rule.
Is any other Rule sufficient for our direction?
No, this is the only Rule.
Can we receive sufficient directions from our own wisdom, or the light of nature, to come to glorifie, and enjoy God?
No.
Can we receive sufficient direction from Gods works of Creation, and Providence?
No.
Is the Scripture a sufficient Guide?
Yes.
In what do the Scriptures direct us?
How we may glorifie God, and enjoy him for ever.
Can we never learn then how to glorify God here, or to enjoy him hereafter, without the guidance, and directions of the Scriptures?
No.
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