An Explanation of Luther's Small CatechismLuther, Martin
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An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism
Luther, Martin
Lutheran Church -- Catechisms -- English
_Eternal Death_. The impenitent and unbelieving shall be cast into
eternal torment, [Matt. 25:41] and shall suffer indescribable pain and
misery for ever. [Rev. 14:11] The greater their wickedness and neglected
opportunities on earth, the deeper will be their remorse and anguish.
[Luke 12:47, 48, Matt. 25:41] Having refused to let the Holy Spirit make
them fit for entrance into heaven, [Rev. 21:27, Matt. 7:23] they shall
be cast out into the only place for which they are fit, into hell. [Luke
16:23, 24]
QUESTIONS.--1. What are the fruits of the Holy Spirit's work in us? 2.
How does the forgiveness of sins become yours? 3. Where is the
forgiveness of sins made yours? 4. How do we obtain daily forgiveness?
5. When will the Holy Spirit's work in you be completed? 6. Describe the
resurrection of the dead. 7. What is to be said about everlasting life?
8. Why will the impenitent and unbelieving be cast into hell?
SCRIPTURE VERSES.--I John 1:7. The blood of Jesus Christ his Son
cleanseth us from all sin.
Rom. 8:32. He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us
all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
John 5:28, 29. Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which
all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, and shall come forth;
they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that
have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.
Acts 24:15. There shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just
and unjust.
Phil. 3:21. Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned
like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able
even to subdue all things unto himself.
I Pet. 1:4. To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that
fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you.
Rev. 21:4. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there
shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there
be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
READING.--Christ Judging the World, Matt. 25:31-46.
PART III.
THE LORD'S PRAYER.
CHAPTER XXIII.
PRAYER.
Prayer is the conversation of the believing heart with God. [Ps. 19:14+]
It is as necessary for the life of the soul, as breathing is for that of
the body. As children of God we must live in communion with Him; and we
cannot be Christians without prayer. For this reason God has given us
His name to use in prayer, and the Saviour has taught us how to pray in
the Lord's Prayer.
To WHOM WE SHOULD PRAY. Our prayers should be addressed to God alone,
[Matt. 4:10.] and not to the Virgin Mary, the saints, the angels, or any
other creatures.
WHY WE SHOULD PRAY. We should pray, 1. Because we constantly need God's
mercy in temporal and spiritual things. 2. Because we owe God our thanks
for his many benefits. [Ps. 103, Jas. 1:17] 3. Because God has commanded
us to pray. [Matt. 6:9, Matt. 26:41] 4. Because God has promised to hear
us. [Matt. 7:7, 8+, Ps. 50:15]
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