New City Catechism, Q14

Q14: Did God create us unable to keep his law? A: No, but because of the disobedience of our first parents, Adam and Eve, all of creation is fallen; we are all born in sin and guilt, corrupt in our nature and unable to keep God’s law. Scripture...

New City Catechism, Q13

Q13: Can anyone keep the law of God perfectly? A: Since the fall, no mere human has been able to keep the law of God perfectly, but consistently breaks it in thought, word, and deed. Scripture Reference None is righteous, no, not one; no one...

New City Catechism, Q12

Q12: What does God require in the ninth and tenth commandments? A: Ninth, that we do not lie or deceive, but speak the truth in love. Tenth, that we are content, not envying anyone or resenting what God has given them or us (Crossway 2017). Scripture...

New City Catechism, Q11

Q11: What does God require in the sixth, seventh, and eighth commandments? A: Sixth, that we do not hurt, or hate, or be hostile to our neighbor, but be patient and peaceful, pursuing even our enemies with love. Seventh, that we abstain from sexual...

New City Catechism, Q10

Q10: What does God require in the fourth and fifth commandments? A: Fourth, that on the Sabbath day we spend time in public and private worship of God, rest from routine employment, serve the Lord and others, and so anticipate the eternal Sabbath. Fifth, that we love...