13 Sept 2026
Confession of FaithChapter 21: Of Religious Worship, and the Sabbath Day4. Prayer is to be made for things lawful;1 and for all sorts of men living, or that shall live hereafter:2 but not for the…
13 Sept 2026
Larger CatechismQ 182. How doth the Spirit help us to pray?A. We not knowing what to pray for as we ought, the Spirit helpeth our infirmities, by enabling us to understand both for whom, and what, and…
13 Sept 2026
Larger CatechismQ 181. Why are we to pray in the name of Christ?A. The sinfulness of man, and his distance from God by reason thereof, being so great, as that we can have no access into his presence…
13 Sept 2026
Larger CatechismQ 180. What is it to pray in the name of Christ?A. To pray in the name of Christ is, in obedience to his command, and in confidence on his promises, to ask mercy for his sake;1 not by…
13 Sept 2026
Larger CatechismQ 179. Are we to pray unto God only?A. God only being able to search the hearts,1 hear the requests,2 pardon the sins,3 and fulfill the desires of all;4 and only to be believed in,5…
13 Sept 2026
Shorter CatechismQ 98. What is prayer?A. Prayer is an offering up of our desires unto God,1 for things agreeable to his will,2 in the name of Christ,3 with confession of our sins,4 and thankful…
13 Sept 2026
Confession of FaithChapter 21: Of Religious Worship, and the Sabbath Day3. Prayer, with thanksgiving, being one special part of religious worship,16 is by God required of all men:17 and, that it may…
13 Sept 2026
Confession of FaithChapter 21: Of Religious Worship, and the Sabbath Day2. Religious worship is to be given to God, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; and to him alone;1 not to angels, saints, or any…
13 Sept 2026
Confession of FaithChapter 21: Of Religious Worship, and the Sabbath Day1. The light of nature showeth that there is a God, who hath lordship and sovereignty over all, is good, and doth good unto all,…
13 Sept 2026
Confession of FaithChapter 20: Of Christian Liberty, and Liberty of Conscience4. And because the powers which God hath ordained, and the liberty which Christ hath purchased, are not intended by God to…
