First Catechism #61-70 [October]

Here are Q&A #61-70 of the First Catechism, published by Great Commission Publishing. We have catechism booklets available for our church's families. Talk with Pastor Dan, or the church office, to get your ccopy. Here are the questions for October [September #55-60; August #43-54; July #35-42; June #25-34; May #14-24; April #1-13].

October 10
Q.61 - What does it mean to believe in Christ?
A. To trust in Christ alone for my salvation.

Q.62 - Can you repent and believe in Christ by your own power?
A. No. I cannot repent and believe unless the Holy Spirit changes my heart.

Q.63 - How can you get the help of the Holy Spirit?
A. God has told us to pray for the Holy Spirit's help.

October 17
Q.64 - How long ago did Christ die?
A. About two thousand years ago.

Q. 65 - How were sinners saved before Christ came?
A. By believing in the promised Messiah.

October 24
Q.66 - Before Christ came, how did believers show their faith?
A. By offering the sacrifices God required.

Q.67 - What did these sacrifices represent?
A. Christ, the Lamb of God, who would come to die for sinners.

October 31
Q.68 - How many offices does Christ fulfill as the promised Messiah?
A. Christ fulfills three offices.

Q.69 - What are they?
A. The offices of a prophet, of a priest, and of a king.

Q.70 - How is Christ your prophet?
A. Christ teaches me the will of God.