Wednesday, August 20, 2008

From the Baltimore Catechism (8-13)

8. What do we mean when we say that God is the Supreme Being?

When we say that God is the Supreme Being we mean that He is above all creatures.


9. What do we mean when we say that God is eternal?

When we say that God is eternal we mean the He always was and always will be, and that He always remains the same.


10. What do we mean when we say that God is all-knowing?

When we say that God is all-knowing we mean that He knows all things, past, present, and future, even our most secret thoughts, words and actions.


(We may be able to hide things from other people, but we cannot hide anything from God. He knows everything.)


11. What do we mean when we say that God is all-present?

When we say that God is all-present we mean that He is everywhere.


(God is right in this room, even though we cannot see Him. He is always with us to help and protect us.)


12. Does God see us?

God sees us and watches over us with loving care.


13. What do we mean when we say that God is almighty?

When we say that God is almighty we mean that He can do all things.


(There is a limit to what man can do. But there is no limit to what God can do. He has all power.)

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