andrew dodson

I’ve been re-reading my Westminster Shorter Catechism (in Modern English) this weekend.  Here’s a few highlights:

• “Man’s primary purpose is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.”
• “God’s providence is His completely holy, wise and powerful preserving and governing every creature and every action.”
• “Sin is disobeying or not conforming to God’s law in any way.”
• “Effective calling is the work of God’s Spirit, Who convinces us that we are sinful and miserable, Who enlightens our minds in the knowledge of Christ, and Who renews our wills.  This is how He persuades and makes us able to receive Jesus Christ, Who is freely offered to us in the gospel.”
• “The Spirit of God causes the reading and especially the preaching of the word to convince and convert sinners and to build them up in holiness and comfort through faith to salvation.”
• “For the word to become effective for salvation, we must pay careful attention to it, prepare ourselves, and pray for understanding.  We must also receive it with faith and love, treasure it in our hearts, and practice it in our lives.”