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The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

Question 100

On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 100

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What doth the Preface of the Lords Prayer teach us?

The Preface of the Lords Prayer, which is Our Father, which art in Heaven; teacheth us, to draw near to God, with all holy reverence, and confidence, as children to a Father, able, and ready to help us, and that we should pray with, and for others.

1. The Preface of the Lords Prayer is, Our Father which art in Heaven,a*

2. In prayer, we are to draw near to God, with all holy reverence.b†

3. In Prayer, we are to draw near to God, with all holy confidence.c‡

4. In Prayer, we are to draw near to God, as Children to a Father, able, and ready to help us.d4

5. We are to pray with, and for others.e5

Notes

  1. *Mat. 6.9.
  2. †Isa. 64.9. Be not wroth very sore, O Lord, neither remember iniquity for ever; behold, see, we beseech thee, we are all thy people.
  3. ‡Rom. 8.15. Ye have not received the spirit of bondage, again to fear, but ye have received the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba Father.
  4. 4Luke 11, 13. If ye, being evil, know, how to give good gifts to your Children, how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them, that ask him.
  5. 5Ephes. 6.18. Praying always, with all prayer and supplication in the spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance, and supplication for all saints.

Proofs

Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.

  1. aMatthew 6:9
  2. bIsaiah 64:9
  3. cRomans 8:15
  4. dLuke 11:13
  5. eEphesians 6:18

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