Listen to the Westminster Confession and Catechisms in a year. Based on Calendar of Readings in the Westminster Standards by Dr. Joey Pipa.
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Shorter CatechismQ 84. What doth every sin deserve? A. Every sin deserveth God's wrath and curse, both in this life, and that which is to come.1 Larger CatechismQ 152. What doth every sin deserve at the hands of God? A. Every sin, even the least, being against the sovereignty,2 goodness,3 and holiness of God,4 and against his righteous law,5 deserveth his wrath and curse,6 both in this life,7 and that which is to come;8 and cannot be expiated but by the blood of Christ.9 Matthew 25:41 “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the de
Larger CatechismQ 151. What are those aggravations that make some sins more heinous than others? A. Sins receive their aggravations, From the persons offending:1 if they be of riper age,2 greater experience or grace,3 eminent for profession,4 gifts,5 place,6 office,7 guides to others,8 and whose example is likely to be followed by others.9From the parties offended:10 if immediately against God,11 his attributes,12 and worship;13 against Christ, and his grace;14 the Holy Spirit,15 his witness,16 and workings;17 against superiors, men of eminency,18 and such as we stand especially related and en
Shorter CatechismQ 83. Are all transgressions of the law equally heinous? A. Some sins in themselves, and by reason of several aggravations, are more heinous in the sight of God than others.1 Larger CatechismQ 150. Are all transgressions of the law of God equally heinous in themselves, and in the sight of God? A. All transgressions of the law of God are not equally heinous; but some sins in themselves, and by reason of several aggravations, are more heinous in the sight of God than others.2 Ezekiel 8:6 And he said to me, “Son of man, do you see what they are doing, the great abominations that
Shorter CatechismQ 82. Is any man able perfectly to keep the commandments of God? A. No mere man, since the fall, is able in this life perfectly to keep the commandments of God, but doth daily break them in thought, word, and deed.1 Larger CatechismQ 149. Is any man able perfectly to keep the commandments of God? A. No man is able, either of himself,2 or by any grace received in this life, perfectly to keep the commandments of God;3 but doth daily break them in thought,4 word, and deed.5 Genesis 8:21 And when the Lord smelled the pleasing aroma, the Lord said in his heart, “I will never again
Shorter CatechismQ 81. What is forbidden in the tenth commandment? A. The tenth commandment forbiddeth all discontentment with our own estate,1 envying or grieving at the good of our neighbor, and all inordinate motions and affections to anything that is his.2 Larger CatechismQ 148. What are the sins forbidden in the tenth commandment? A. The sins forbidden in the tenth commandment are, discontentment with our own estate;3 envying4 and grieving at the good of our neighbor,5 together with all inordinate motions and affections to anything that is his.6 1 Corinthians 10:10 nor grumble, as some of
Shorter CatechismQ 80. What is required in the tenth commandment? A. The tenth commandment requireth full contentment with our own condition,1 with a right and charitable frame of spirit toward our neighbor, and all that is his.2 Larger CatechismQ 147. What are the duties required in the tenth commandment? A. The duties required in the tenth commandment are, such a full contentment with our own condition,3 and such a charitable frame of the whole soul toward our neighbor, as that all our inward motions and affections touching him, tend unto, and further all that good which is his.4 Psalm 34:1
Shorter CatechismQ 79. Which is the tenth commandment? A. The tenth commandment is, Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's.1 Larger CatechismQ 146. Which is the tenth commandment? A. The tenth commandment is, Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shall not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's.2 Exodus 20:17 “You shall not covet your neighbo
Shorter CatechismQ 78. What is forbidden in the ninth commandment? A. The ninth commandment forbiddeth whatsoever is prejudicial to truth, or injurious to our own, or our neighbor's, good name.1 Larger CatechismQ 145. What are the sins forbidden in the ninth commandment? A. The sins forbidden in the ninth commandment are, all prejudicing the truth, and the good name of our neighbors, as well as our own,2 especially in public judicature;3 giving false evidence,4 suborning false witnesses,5 wittingly appearing and pleading for an evil cause, outfacing and overbearing the truth;6 passing unjust s
Shorter CatechismQ 77. What is required in the ninth commandment? A. The ninth commandment requireth the maintaining and promoting of truth between man and man, and of our own and our neighbor's good name,1 especially in witness bearing.2 Larger CatechismQ 144. What are the duties required in the ninth commandment? A. The duties required in the ninth commandment are, the preserving and promoting of truth between man and man,3 and the good name of our neighbor, as well as our own;4 appearing and standing for the truth;5 and from the heart,6 sincerely,7 freely,8 clearly,9 and fully,10 speaking t
Shorter CatechismQ 76. Which is the ninth commandment? A. The ninth commandment is, Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.1 Larger CatechismQ 143. Which is the ninth commandment? A. The ninth commandment is,Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.2 Exodus 20:16 “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. Deuteronomy 5:20 “‘And you shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. (ESV) Exodus 20:16 “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. Deuteronomy 5:20 “‘And you shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. (ESV)
Shorter CatechismQ 75. What is forbidden in the eighth commandment? A. The eighth commandment forbiddeth whatsoever doth, or may, unjustly hinder our own, or our neighbor's, wealth or outward estate.1 Larger CatechismQ 142. What are the sins forbidden in the eighth commandment? A. The sins forbidden in the eighth commandment, besides the neglect of the duties required,2 are, theft,3 robbery,4 manstealing,5 and receiving anything that is stolen;6 fraudulent dealing,7 false weights and measures,8 removing landmarks,9 injustice and unfaithfulness in contracts between man and man,10 or in matters
Shorter CatechismQ 74. What is required in the eighth commandment? A. The eighth commandment requireth the lawful procuring and furthering the wealth and outward estate of ourselves and others.1 Larger CatechismQ 141. What are the duties required in the eighth commandment? A. The duties required in the eighth commandment are, truth, faithfulness, and justice in contracts and commerce between man and man;2 rendering to everyone his due;3 restitution of goods unlawfully detained from the right owners thereof;4 giving and lending freely, according to our abilities, and the necessities of others;5
Shorter CatechismQ 73. Which is the eighth commandment? A. The eighth commandment is, Thou shalt not steal.1 Larger CatechismQ 140. Which is the eighth commandment? A. The eighth commandment is, Thou shalt not steal.2 Exodus 20:15 “You shall not steal. Deuteronomy 5:19 “‘And you shall not steal. (ESV) Deuteronomy 5:19 “‘And you shall not steal. Exodus 20:15 “You shall not steal. (ESV)
Shorter CatechismQ 72. What is forbidden in the seventh commandment? A. The seventh commandment forbiddeth all unchaste thoughts, words, and actions.1 Larger CatechismQ 139. What are the sins forbidden in the seventh commandment? A. The sins forbidden in the seventh commandment, besides the neglect of the duties required,2 are, adultery, fornication,3 rape, incest,4 sodomy, and all unnatural lusts;5 all unclean imaginations, thoughts, purposes, and affections;6 all corrupt or filthy communications, or listening thereunto;7 wanton looks,8 impudent or light behavior, immodest apparel;9 prohibiti
Shorter CatechismQ 71. What is required in the seventh commandment? A. The seventh commandment requireth the preservation of our own and our neighbor's chastity, in heart, speech, and behavior.1 Larger CatechismQ 138. What are the duties required in the seventh commandment? A. The duties required in the seventh commandment are, chastity in body, mind, affections,2 words,3 and behavior;4 and the preservation of it in ourselves and others;5 watchfulness over the eyes and all the senses;6 temperance,7 keeping of chaste company,8 modesty in apparel;9 marriage by those that have not the gift of con
Shorter CatechismQ 70. Which is the seventh commandment? A. The seventh commandment is, Thou shalt not commit adultery.1 Larger CatechismQ 137. Which is the seventh commandment? A. The seventh commandment is, Thou shalt not commit adultery.2 Exodus 20:14 “You shall not commit adultery. Deuteronomy 5:18 “‘And you shall not commit adultery. (ESV) Exodus 20:14 “You shall not commit adultery. Deuteronomy 5:18 “‘And you shall not commit adultery. (ESV)
Shorter CatechismQ 69. What is forbidden in the sixth commandment? A. The sixth commandment forbiddeth the taking away of our own life, or the life of our neighbor unjustly, or whatsoever tendeth thereunto.1 Larger CatechismQ 136. What are the sins forbidden in the sixth commandment? A. The sins forbidden in the sixth commandment are, all taking away the life of ourselves,2 or of others,3 except in case of public justice,4 lawful war,5 or necessary defense;6 the neglecting or withdrawing the lawful and necessary means of preservation of life;7 sinful anger,8 hatred,9 envy,10 desire of revenge;
Shorter CatechismQ 68. What is required in the sixth commandment? A. The sixth commandment requireth all lawful endeavors to preserve our own life, and the life of others.1 Larger CatechismQ 135. What are the duties required in the sixth commandment? A. The duties required in the sixth commandment are, all careful studies, and lawful endeavors, to preserve the life of ourselves2 and others3 by resisting all thoughts and purposes,4 subduing all passions,5 and avoiding all occasions,6 temptations,7 and practices, which tend to the unjust taking away the life of any;8 by just defense thereof agai
Shorter CatechismQ 67. Which is the sixth commandment? A. The sixth commandment is, Thou shalt not kill.1 Larger CatechismQ 134. Which is the sixth commandment? A. The sixth commandment is, Thou shalt not kill.2 Exodus 20:13 “You shall not murder. Deuteronomy 5:17 “‘You shall not murder. (ESV) Exodus 20:13 “You shall not murder. Deuteronomy 5:17 “‘You shall not murder. (ESV)
Shorter CatechismQ 66. What is the reason annexed to the fifth commandment? A. The reason annexed to the fifth commandment is, a promise of long life and prosperity (as far as it shall serve for God's glory and their own good) to all such as keep this commandment.1 Larger CatechismQ 133. What is the reason annexed to the fifth commandment, the more to enforce it? A. The reason annexed to the fifth commandment, in these words, That thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee,2 is an express promise of long life and prosperity, as far as it shall serve for God's glory a
Larger CatechismQ 132. What are the sins of equals? A. The sins of equals are, besides the neglect of the duties required,1 the undervaluing of the worth,2 envying the gifts,3 grieving at the advancement of prosperity one of another;4 and usurping preeminence one over another.5 Romans 13:8 Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. (ESV) 2 Timothy 3:3 heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, Proverbs 14:21 Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.
Larger CatechismQ 131. What are the duties of equals? A. The duties of equals are, to regard the dignity and worth of each other,1 in giving honor to go one before another;2 and to rejoice in each other's gifts and advancement, as their own.3 1 Peter 2:17 Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor. (ESV) Romans 12:10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Philippians 2:3 Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. (ESV) Romans 12:15-16 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with
Larger CatechismQ 130. What are the sins of superiors? A. The sins of superiors are, besides the neglect of the duties required of them,1 an inordinate seeking of themselves,2 their own glory,3 ease, profit, or pleasure;4 commanding things unlawful,5 or not in the power of inferiors to perform;6 counseling,7 encouraging,8 or favoring them in that which is evil;9 dissuading, discouraging, or discountenancing them in that which is good;10 correcting them unduly;11 careless exposing, or leaving them to wrong, temptation, and danger;12 provoking them to wrath;13 or anyway dishonoring themselves, o
Larger CatechismQ 129. What is required of superiors towards their inferiors? A. It is required of superiors, according to that power they receive from God, and that relation wherein they stand, to love,1 pray for,2 and bless their inferiors;3 to instruct,4 counsel, and admonish them;5 countenancing,6 commending,7 and rewarding such as do well;8 and discountenancing,9 reproving, and chastising such as do ill;10 protecting,11 and providing for them all things necessary for soul12 and body:13 and by grave, wise, holy, and exemplary carriage, to procure glory to God,14 honor to themselves,15 and
Shorter CatechismQ 65. What is forbidden in the fifth commandment? A. The fifth commandment forbiddeth the neglecting of, or doing anything against, the honor and duty which belongeth to everyone in their several places and relations.1 Larger CatechismQ 128. What are the sins of inferiors against their superiors? A. The sins of inferiors against their superiors are, all neglect of the duties required toward them;2 envying at,3 contempt of,4 and rebellion5 against, their persons6 and places,7 in their lawful counsels,8 commands, and corrections;9 cursing, mocking,10 and all such refractory and
