Luther's Small Catechism Explained in Questions and AnswersSverdrup, Harald Ulrik
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Luther's Small Catechism Explained in Questions and Answers
Sverdrup, Harald Ulrik
Luther, Martin, 1483-1546. Kleine Katechismus; Lutheran Church -- Catechisms
=Luke 1:35. The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of
the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing
which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.=
_158. What does the name Jesus signify?_
A Savior.
=Matt. 1:21. Thou shalt call His name Jesus: for He shall save
His people from their sins.=
_159. What does the name Christ signify?_
The same as Messiah; that is, the Anointed or the Consecrated.
_160. How was Jesus anointed?_
He was anointed with the Holy Ghost and with power. Acts 10:38.
_161. For what offices was Jesus anointed and consecrated?_
The offices of High Priest, Prophet, and King.
_162. What is Christ's work as High Priest?_
He offered up Himself a sacrifice for our sins, and ever prays for us.
=Heb. 7:26, 27. [R. V.] For such a high priest became us,--who
needeth not daily as those high priests, to offer up sacrifices,
first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people: for
this He did once for all, when he offered up himself.=
=Rom. 8:34. Jesus Christ, who also maketh intercession for us.=
_163. What is Christ's work as Prophet?_
He teaches us the will of God concerning our salvation.
=Luke 24: 19. Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in
deed and word before God and all the people.=
_164. What is Christ's work as King?_
He governs and keeps His children, and defends them against their
enemies.
=Luke 1:33. And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever;
and of his kingdom there shall be no end.=
=Rev. 17:14. He is the Lord of lords, and the King of kings.=
_165. How are the believers named after Christ?_
They are called Christians; meaning, "the anointed".
=1 John 2:20. Ye have an anointing from the Holy One, and ye know
all things.=
_166. With what means has Christ redeemed us?_
He has paid for our sins with His holy and precious blood and His
innocent death, and He has fulfilled the law in our stead with His
holy life and His perfect obedience.
=1 Pet. 1:18, 19. [R. V.] Ye know that ye were not redeemed with
corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain manner of
life; but with precious blood, as of a lamb without blemish and
without spot, even the blood of Christ.=
_167. Whom has Christ redeemed?_
He has redeemed me, a lost and condemned sinner.
_168. Has not Christ redeemed all mankind?_
Yes, He has; He gave Himself a ransom for all. 1 Tim. 2:6.
=1 John 2:2. He is the propitiation for our sins; and not for
ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.=
_169. But are not many, thus redeemed, yet lost?_
Yes, indeed; many reject Him because of their unbelief and love of sin.
=2 Pet. 2:1. Denying the Lord who bought them.=
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