NCC 11 – What Does God Require in the Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Commandments?

by Ed Willoughby on March 10, 2019August 11, 2022

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 immorality and live purely and faithfully, whether in marriage or in single life, avoiding all impure actions, looks, words, thoughts, or desires, and whatever might lead to them. Eighth, that we do not take without permission that which belongs to someone else, nor withhold any good from someone we might benefit.

NCC 10 – What Does God Require in the Fourth and Fifth Commandments?

by Ed Willoughby on March 3, 2019August 11, 2022

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 and honor our father and our mother, submitting to their godly discipline and direction.

NCC 9 – What Does God Require in the First, Second, and Third Commandments?

by Ed Willoughby on February 24, 2019August 11, 2022

First, that we know and trust God as the only true and living God. Second, that we avoid all idolatry and do not worship God improperly. Third, that we treat God’s name with fear and reverence, honoring also his Word and works.

NCC 8 – What is the Law of God stated in the Ten Commandments?

by Ed Willoughby on February 17, 2019August 11, 2022

You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below—you shall not bow down to them or worship them. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Honor your father and your mother. You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not give false testimony. You shall not covet

NCC 7 – What Does the Law of God Require?

by Ed Willoughby on February 10, 2019August 11, 2022

Personal, perfect, and perpetual obedience; that we love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength; and love our neighbor as ourselves. What God forbids should never be done and what God commands should always be done.

NCC 6 – How Can We Glorify God?

by Ed Willoughby on February 3, 2019August 11, 2022

We glorify God by enjoying him, loving him, trusting him, and by obeying his will, commands, and law.

NCC 5 – What Else Did God Create?

by Ed Willoughby on January 27, 2019August 11, 2022

God created all things by his powerful Word, and all his creation was very good; everything flourished under his loving rule.

NCC 4 – How and Why Did God Create Us?

by Ed Willoughby on January 27, 2019August 11, 2022

God created us male and female in his own image to know him, love him, live with him, and glorify him. And it is right that we who were created by God should live to his glory.

NCC 3 – How Many Persons are There in God?

by Ed Willoughby on January 20, 2019August 11, 2022

There are three persons in the one true and living God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They are the same in substance, equal in power and glory.