January 5, 2020

Using Catechisms to Transfer Truth

Preacher: Peter Ambler Passage: Deuteronomy 6:4–9

Deuteronomy 6:4-9

God reminds his people who he is
God commands his people to love him exclusively
God calls his people to 2 responsibilities:
- To know his truth
- To transfer his truth to the next generation

Who is to transfer this truth?
- Parents and grandparents
- Pastors and teachers
- The whole church as the family of God
What truth are we to transfer?
- Specific gospel truths, from Scripture, summarized and harmonized
How are we to transfer the truth? One answer is through catechism
- What is a catechism?
- Who does catechism benefit?
- Why should I use catechism?
- How do I use a catechism?
- Is catechism too hard for children?
- Which catechism should I use?

The New City Catechism