First Catechism #35-42 [July]

Here are Q&A #35-42 of the First Catechism, published by Great Commission Publishing. We have catechism booklets available for our church families. Talk with Pastor Dan, or the church office, to get your copy. Here are the questions for July. [June #25-34; May #14-24; April #1-13].

July 11

Q.35 - How did Adam and Eve change when they sinned?

A. Instead of being holy and happy, they became sinful and miserable.

Q.36 - Did Adam act for himself alone in the covenant of life?

A. No. He represented the whole human race.

July 18

Q.37 - What effect did the sin of Adam have on you and all people?

A. We are all born guilty and sinful.

Q.38 - How sinful are you by nature?

A. I am corrupt in every part of my being.

Q.39 - What is the sinful nature that we inherit from Adam called?

A. Original Sin.

July 25

Q.40 - Can anyone go to heaven with this sinful nature?

A. No. Our hearts must be changed before we can believe in Jesus and go to heaven.

Q.41 - What is this change of heart called?

A. The new birth, or regeneration.

Q.42 - Who can change a sinner's heart?

A. The Holy Spirit alone.