99 - Building a Foundation (4) - Review of the First Catechism - Q. 43 - 57

102 - Building a Foundation (7) - Review of the First Catechism - Q. 109 - 125

The First Catechism, a children's catechism, is a great tool for parents to teach their children the Christian Faith. I have been reviewing the children's catechism over the last several episodes. In this episode, I discuss prayer, including the Lord's Prayer.   Bible References: (Proverbs 21:1 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2021%3A1&version=ESV]; Isaiah 14:24 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2014%3A24&version=ESV]; Ezekiel 36:26-27 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezekiel%2036%3A26-27&version=ESV]; Matthew 7:7-11 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%207%3A7-11&version=ESV]; Matthew 16:18 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2016%3A18&version=ESV]; Acts 2:23 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%202%3A23&version=ESV]; Romans 3:10-18 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%203%3A10-18&version=ESV]; Romans 7 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%207&version=ESV]; Hebrews 4:16 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%204%3A16&version=ESV])   First Catechism [https://opc.org/cce/FirstCatechism.html]   Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 7 [https://opc.org/sc.html]   The Fox Den is honored to be a member of the Society of Reformed Podcasters [https://reformedpodcasts.com/]!   Thanks to my daughter Katherine for the voice over and my daughter Elizabeth for the cute fox on the artwork. Thanks to my wife Brenda for helping with the artwork and editing.   Biblical references are usually based on the English Standard Version unless otherwise stated.   Music by licensed permission: "Lead Me Home" composed by Steven Leonard Messina.

101 - Building a Foundation (6) - Review of the First Catechism - Q. 76 - 108

I continue my review of The First Catechism (a children's catechism), a question-and-answer education tool. It covers key Christian doctrines. In this review of the First Catechism, I dig deeper into many of the questions to help parents better understand the doctrines of the Christian faith so they are better prepared to teach these doctrines to their children. In this episode, I discuss the heart of the Ten Commandments.   Bible References: (Exodus 20:1-17 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2020%3A1-17&version=ESV]; Exodus 32 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2032&version=ESV]; Leviticus 10:1-2 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus%2010%3A1-2&version=ESV]; Deuteronomy 13:12-15 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy%2013%3A12-15&version=ESV]; Matthew 5:21-22 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%205%3A21-22&version=ESV]; John 4:24 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%204%3A24&version=ESV]; Romans 13:1-2 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%2013%3A1-2&version=ESV]; 1 Peter 2:18 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Peter%202%3A18&version=ESV]; 1 John 3:15 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20John%203%3A15&version=ESV])   First Catechism [https://opc.org/cce/FirstCatechism.html]   Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 49, 50, 51, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, and 69 [https://opc.org/sc.html]   Westminster Larger Catechism, Questions 104, 105, and 106 [https://opc.org/lc.html]   The Fox Den is honored to be a member of the Society of Reformed Podcasters [https://reformedpodcasts.com/]!   Thanks to my daughter Katherine for the voice over and my daughter Elizabeth for the cute fox on the artwork. Thanks to my wife Brenda for helping with the artwork and editing.   Biblical references are usually based on the English Standard Version unless otherwise stated.   Music by licensed permission: "Lead Me Home" composed by Steven Leonard Messina.

100 - Building a Foundation (5) - Review of the First Catechism - Q. 57 - 75

I launched this review of The First Catechism (a children's catechism) to help parents educate their children concerning the basic principles of Christianity. The First Catechism is a great tool because it's a simple question-and-answer education tool that addresses key Christian doctrines. In this review of the First Catechism, I dig deeper into many of the questions to help parents better understand the doctrines of the Christian faith. This in turn will better prepare them to teach these doctrines to their children. In this episode, I discuss salvation, faith and repentance, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the three offices of Christ.   Bible References: (Genesis 2:7 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+2%3A7&version=ESV]; Genesis 3:15 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+3%3A15&version=ESV]; Luke 24:27 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+24%3A27&version=ESV]; John 5:39 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+5%3A39&version=ESV], 46 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+5%3A46&version=ESV]; Romans 7:7-25 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+7%3A7-25&version=ESV]; Romans 8:7 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+8%3A7&version=ESV]; Romans 10:17 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+10%3A17&version=ESV]; Ephesians 2:4-5 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+2%3A4-5&version=ESV]; Ephesians 4:28 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+4%3A28&version=ESV])   First Catechism [https://opc.org/cce/FirstCatechism.html]   Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 24, 25, and 31 [https://opc.org/sc.html]   Herman Hoeksema, Reformed Dogmatics, 1:524-525   The Fox Den is honored to be a member of the Society of Reformed Podcasters [https://reformedpodcasts.com/]!   Thanks to my daughter Katherine for the voice over and my daughter Elizabeth for the cute fox on the artwork. Thanks to my wife Brenda for helping with the artwork and editing.   Biblical references are usually based on the English Standard Version unless otherwise stated.   Music by licensed permission: "Lead Me Home" composed by Steven Leonard Messina.

99 - Building a Foundation (4) - Review of the First Catechism - Q. 43 - 57

The First Catechism is a children's catechism and is a great tool to help parents educate their children concerning the basic principles of Christianity. My intent for reviewing of this catechism is to dig deeper into the teachings of Christianity in order to better prepare parents to accomplish their task of teaching their children. In this episode, I discuss the Covenant of Grace, justification, and sanctification.   Bible References: (Genesis 3:1-6 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+3%3A1-6&version=ESV];, 15 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+3%3A15&version=ESV]; Deuteronomy 21:22-23 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+21%3A22-23&version=ESV]; John 6:37 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+6%3A37&version=ESV]; 10:25-27 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+10%3A25-27&version=ESV]; 2 Corinthians 5:21 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+5%3A21&version=ESV]; Galatians 3:13 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+3%3A13&version=ESV]; Hebrews 4:15 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+4%3A15&version=ESV]; 1 Peter 2:22 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+2%3A22&version=ESV])   First Catechism [https://opc.org/cce/FirstCatechism.html]   Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 16, 27, 33, and 35 [https://opc.org/sc.html]   The Fox Den is honored to be a member of the Society of Reformed Podcasters [https://reformedpodcasts.com/]!   Thanks to my daughter Katherine for the voice over and my daughter Elizabeth for the cute fox on the artwork. Thanks to my wife Brenda for helping with the artwork and editing.   Biblical references are usually based on the English Standard Version unless otherwise stated.   Music by licensed permission: "Lead Me Home" composed by Steven Leonard Messina.

98 - Building a Foundation (3) - Review of the First Catechism - Q. 28 - 42

I continue my review of the First Catechism (Children's Catechism). This is a tool to prepare parents of young children to study basic Christian doctrine and lead their children through the First Catechism. In this episode, I discuss the fall of mankind and the hope of regeneration (being born again) by the power of the Holy Spirit.   Bible References: (Genesis 1 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+1&version=ESV]; Genesis 2:7 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+2%3A7&version=ESV], 16-17 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+2%3A16-17&version=ESV]; Genesis 3:1-6 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+3%3A1-6&version=ESV]; John 3:1-8 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+3%3A1-8&version=ESV]; John 8:44 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+8%3A44&version=ESV]; Romans 3:10-12 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+3%3A10-12&version=ESV]; Romans 5:12-14 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+5%3A12-14&version=ESV]; Romans 8:7 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+8%3A7&version=ESV]; 2 Corinthians 5:21 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+5%3A21&version=ESV]; Hebrews 4:15 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+4%3A15&version=ESV]; Revelation 12:9 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+12%3A9&version=ESV]; Revelation 20:2 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+20%3A2&version=ESV])   First Catechism [https://opc.org/cce/FirstCatechism.html]   Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 16 [https://opc.org/sc.html]   Herman Hoeksema, Reformed Dogmatics, V 1, Pg. 358   The Fox Den is honored to be a member of the Society of Reformed Podcasters [https://reformedpodcasts.com/]!   Thanks to my daughter Katherine for the voice over and my daughter Elizabeth for the cute fox on the artwork. Thanks to my wife Brenda for helping with the artwork and editing.   Biblical references are usually based on the English Standard Version unless otherwise stated.   Music by licensed permission: "Lead Me Home" composed by Steven Leonard Messina.