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CONTENTS

I. The Ten Commandments Passages

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Conclusion

II. The Creed

1 2 3

III. The Lord's Prayer

Address 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Doxology

IV. The Sacrament of Holy Baptism

1 2 3 4

V. The Use of the Keys and Confession

Keys Public Use of the Keys

Confession 1 2 3 4

VI. The Sacrament of Holy Communion

1 2 3 4

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Luther's Small Catechism

I. The Ten Commandments

THE FIRST COMMANDMENT

You shall have no other gods.

What does this mean?

We should fear, love and trust in God above all things.

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THE SECOND COMMANDMENT

You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.

What does this mean?

We should fear and love God that we do not use his name to curse, swear, lie or deceive,

or use witchcraft, but call upon God's name in every trouble, pray, praise and give thanks.

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THE THIRD COMMANDMENT

Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.

What does this mean?

We should fear and love God that we do not despise preaching and his word but regard it

as holy and gladly hear and learn it.

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THE FOURTH COMMANDMENT

Honor your father and mother, that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy

long life on the earth.

What does this mean?

We should fear and love God that we do not dishonor or anger our parents and others in

authority, but honor, serve and obey them, and give them love and respect.

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THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT

You shall not murder.

What does this mean?

We should fear and love God that we do not hurt or harm our neighbor in his body, but

help and befriend him in every bodily need.

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THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT

You shall not commit adultery.

What does this mean?

We should fear and love God that we lead a pure and decent life in words and actions,

and that husband and wife love and honor each other.

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THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT

You shall not steal.

What does this mean?

We should fear and love God that we do not take our neighbor's money or property or get

it by dishonest dealing, but help him to improve and protect his property and means of

income.

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THE EIGHTH COMMANDMENT

You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

What does this mean?

We should fear and love God that we do not tell lies about our neighbor, betray him or

give him a bad name, but defend him, speak well of him, and take his words and actions

in the kindest possible way.

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THE NINTH COMMANDMENT

You shall not covet your neighbor's house.

What does this mean?

We should fear and love God that we do not scheme to get our neighbor's inheritance or

house, or obtain it by a show of right, but do all we can to help him keep it.

THE TENTH COMMANDMENT

You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, workers, animals, or anything that belongs

to your neighbor.

What does this mean?

We should fear and love God that we do not force or entice away our neighbor’s spouse,

workers or animals, but urge them to stay and do their duty.

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THE CONCLUSION

What does God say about all these commandments?

He says, "I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin

of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing

love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments."

What does this mean?

God threatens to punish all who transgress these commandments. Therefore we should

fear his anger and not disobey what he commands.

But he promises grace and every blessing to all who keep these commandments.

Therefore we should love and trust in him, and gladly obey what he commands.

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II. The Creed

THE FIRST ARTICLE (Creation)

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

What does this mean?

I believe that God created me and all that exists, and that he gave me my body and soul,

eyes, ears and all my members, my mind and all my abilities.

And I believe that God still preserves me by richly and daily providing clothing and

shoes, food and drink, property and home, spouse and children, land, cattle and all I own,

and all I need to keep my body and life. God also preserves me by defending me against

all danger, guarding and protecting me from all evil.

All this God does only because he is my good and merciful Father in heaven, and not

because I have earned or deserved it.

For all this I ought to thank and praise, to serve and obey him.

This is most certainly true.

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THE SECOND ARTICLE (Redemption)

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy

Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died,

and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead.

He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.

From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

What does this mean?

I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true

man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord.

He has redeemed me, a lost and condemned creature, purchased and won me from all

sins, from death and from the power of the devil, not with gold or silver, but with his

holy, precious blood and with his innocent suffering and death.

All this he did that I should be his own, and live under him in his kingdom, and serve him

in everlasting righteousness, innocence and blessedness, just as he has risen from death

and lives and rules eternally.

This is most certainly true.

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THE THIRD ARTICLE (Sanctification)

I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints; the

forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

What does this mean?

I believe that I cannot by my own thinking or choosing believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord,

or come to him.

But the Holy Spirit has called me by the gospel, enlightened me with his gifts, sanctified

and kept me in the true faith. In the same way he calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies

the whole Christian church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith.

In this Christian church he daily and fully forgives all sins to me and all believers.

On the Last Day he will raise me and all the dead and give eternal life to me and all

believers in Christ.

This is most certainly true.

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III. The Lord's Prayer

THE ADDRESS

Our Father in heaven.

What does this mean?

With these words God tenderly invites us to believe that he is our true Father and that we

are his true children, so that we may pray to him as boldly and confidently as dear

children ask their dear father.

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THE FIRST PETITION

Hallowed be your name.

What does this mean?

God's name is certainly holy by itself, but we pray in this petition that we too may keep it

holy.

How is God's name kept holy?

God's name is kept holy when his Word is taught in its truth and purity and we as

children of God lead holy lives according to it. Help us to do this, dear Father in heaven!

But whoever teaches and lives contrary to God's Word dishonors God's name among us.

Keep us from doing this, dear Father in heaven!

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THE SECOND PETITION

Your kingdom come.

What does this mean?

God's kingdom certainly comes by itself even without our prayer, but we pray in this

petition that it may also come to us.

How does God's kingdom come?

God's kingdom comes when our heavenly Father gives his Holy Spirit, so that by his

grace we believe his holy Word and lead a godly life now on earth and forever in heaven.

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THE THIRD PETITION

Your will be done on earth as in heaven.

What does this mean?

God's good and gracious will certainly is done without our prayer, but we pray in this

petition that it may be done among us also.

How is God's will done?

God's will is done when he breaks and defeats every evil plan and purpose of the devil,

the world and our sinful flesh, which try to prevent us from keeping God's name holy and

letting his kingdom come. And God's will is done when he strengthens and keeps us firm

in his word and in the faith as long as we live. This is his good and gracious will.

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THE FOURTH PETITION

Give us today our daily bread.

What does this mean?

God surely gives daily bread without our asking, even to all the wicked, but we pray in

this petition that he would lead us to realize this and to receive our daily bread with

thanksgiving.

What, then, is meant by daily bread?

Daily bread includes everything that we need for our bodily welfare, such as food and

drink, clothing and shoes, house and home, land and cattle, money and goods, a godly

spouse, godly children, godly workers, godly and faithful leaders, good government,

good weather, peace and order, health, a good name, good friends, faithful neighbors, and

the like.

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THE FIFTH PETITION

Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.

What does this mean?

We pray in this petition that our Father in heaven would not look upon our sins or

because of them deny our prayers; for we are worthy of none of the things for which we

ask, neither have we deserved them, but we ask that he would give them all to us by

grace; for we daily sin much and surely deserve nothing but punishment.

So we too will forgive from the heart and gladly do good to those who sin against us.

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THE SIXTH PETITION

Lead us not into temptation.

What does this mean?

God surely tempts no one to sin, but we pray in this petition that God would guard and

keep us, so that the devil, the world and our flesh may not deceive us or lead us into false

belief, despair and other great and shameful sins; and though we are tempted by them, we

pray that we may overcome and win the victory.

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THE SEVENTH PETITION

But deliver us from evil.

What does this mean?

In conclusion, we pray in this petition that our Father in heaven would deliver us from

every evil that threatens body and soul, property and reputation, and finally, when our

last hour comes, grant us a blessed end and graciously take us from this world of sorrow

to himself in heaven.

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THE DOXOLOGY

For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

What does this mean?

We can be sure that these petitions are acceptable to our Father in heaven and are heard

by him, for he himself has commanded us to pray in this way and has promised to hear

us. Therefore we say, "Amen," "Yes, it shall be so."

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IV. The Sacrament of Holy Baptism

THE INSTITUTION OF BAPTISM

First: What is Baptism?

Baptism is not just plain water, but it is water used by God's command and connected

with God's Word.

Which is that Word of God?

Christ our Lord says in the last chapter of Matthew, "Go and make disciples of all

nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit!"

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THE BLESSINGS OF BAPTISM

Second: What does Baptism do for us?

Baptism works forgiveness of sin, delivers from death and the devil, and gives eternal

salvation to all who believe this, as the words and promises of God declare.

What are these words and promises of God?

Christ our Lord says in the last chapter of Mark, "Whoever believes and is baptized will

be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned."

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THE POWER OF BAPTISM

Third: How can water do such great things?

It is certainly not the water that does such things, but God's Word which is in and with

the water and faith which trusts this Word used with the water.

For without God's Word the water is just plain water and not Baptism. But with this

Word it is Baptism, that is, a gracious water of life and a washing of rebirth by the Holy

Spirit.

Where is this written?

St. Paul says in Titus, chapter 3, "[God] saved us through the washing of rebirth and

renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ

our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the

hope of eternal life. This is a trustworthy saying."

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THE MEANING OF BAPTISM FOR OUR DAILY LIFE

Fourth: What does baptizing with water mean?

Baptism means that the Old Adam in us should be drowned by daily contrition and

repentance, and that all its evil deeds and desires be put to death. It also means that a

new person should daily arise to live before God in righteousness and purity forever.

Where is this written?

St. Paul says in Romans, chapter 6, "We were… buried with [Christ] through baptism

into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the

Father, we too may live a new life."

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V. The Use of the Keys and Confession

THE KEYS

First: What is the use of the Keys?

The use of the Keys is that special power and right which Christ gave to his church on

earth: to forgive the sins of penitent sinners but refuse forgiveness to the impenitent as

long as they do not repent.

Where is this written?

The holy evangelist John writes in chapter 20, "[Jesus] breathed on [his disciples] and

said, 'Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do

not forgive them, they are not forgiven.'"

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THE PUBLIC USE OF THE KEYS

Second: How does a Christian congregation use the Keys?

A Christian congregation with its called servant of Christ uses the keys in accordance

with Christ's command by forgiving those who repent of their sin and are willing to

amend, and by excluding from the congregation those who are plainly impenitent that

they may repent. I believe that when this is done, it is as valid and certain in heaven also,

as if Christ, our dear Lord, dealt with us himself.

Where is this written?

Jesus says in Matthew, chapter 18, "Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven,

and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."

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CONFESSION

First: What is Confession?

Confession has two parts. The one is that we confess our sins; the other, that we receive

absolution or forgiveness from the pastor as from God himself, not doubting but firmly

believing that our sins are thus forgiven before God in heaven.

Second: What sins should we confess?

Before God we should plead guilty of all sins, even those we are not aware of, as we do

in the Lord's Prayer.

But before the pastor we should confess only those sins which we know and feel in our

hearts.

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Third: How can we recognize these sins?

Consider your place in life according to the Ten Commandments. Are you a father,

mother, son, daughter, employer or employee? Have you been disobedient, unfaithful or

lazy? Have you hurt anyone by word or deed? Have you been dishonest, careless,

wasteful or done other wrong?

Fourth: How will the pastor assure a penitent sinner of his forgiveness?

He will say, "By the authority of Christ, I forgive you your sins in the name of the Father

and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."

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VI. The Sacrament of Holy Communion

THE INSTITUTION OF HOLY COMMUNION

First: What is the sacrament of Holy Communion?

It is the true body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ under the bread and wine, instituted

by Christ for us Christians to eat and to drink.

Where is this written?

The holy evangelists Matthew, Mark, Luke and the Apostle Paul tell us, "Our Lord Jesus

Christ, on the night he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke

it and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body, which is given for

you; do this in remembrance of me." Then he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to

them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, which is

poured out for you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, whenever you drink it, in

remembrance of me."

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THE BLESSINGS OF HOLY COMMUNION

Second: What blessing do we receive through this eating and drinking?

That is shown us by these words, "Given” and “poured out for you for the forgiveness of

sins."

Through these words we receive forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation in this sacrament.

For where there is forgiveness of sins, there is also life and salvation.

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THE POWER OF HOLY COMMUNION

Third: How can eating and drinking do such great things?

It is certainly not the eating and drinking that does such things, but the words "Given”

and “poured out for you for the forgiveness of sins."

These words are the main thing in the sacrament, along with the eating and drinking.

And whoever believes these words has what they plainly say, the forgiveness of sins.

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THE RECEPTION OF HOLY COMMUNION

Fourth: Who, then, is properly prepared to receive this sacrament?

Fasting and other outward preparations may serve a good purpose, but he is properly

prepared who believes these words, "Given” and “poured out for you for the forgiveness

of sins."

But whoever does not believe these words or doubts them is not prepared, because the

words "for you" require nothing but hearts that believe.

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The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that

is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the

Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of

one being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our

salvation, he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin

Mary, and became fully human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate. He

suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the

Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will

come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father

and the Son, who in unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who

has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church.

We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness. of sins. We look for the resurrection

of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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Daily Prayers

MORNING PRAYER

In the name of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.

I thank you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, your dear Son, that you have kept

me this night from all harm and danger. Keep me this day also from sin and every evil,

that all my doings and life may please you. Into your hands I commend my body and soul

and all things. Let your holy angel be with me, that the wicked foe may have no power

over me. Amen.

EVENING PRAYER

In the name of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.

I thank you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, your dear Son, that you have

graciously kept me this day. Forgive me all my sins, and graciously keep me through this

night. Into your hands I commend my body and soul and all things. Let your holy angel

be with me, that the wicked foe may have no power over me. Amen.

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TO ASK A BLESSING

The eyes of all look to you, O Lord, and you give them their food at the proper time.

You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing. Amen.

Lord God, heavenly Father, bless us through these gifts which we receive from your

bountiful goodness, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

TO SAY GRACE

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Amen.

Lord God, heavenly Father, we thank you for all your gifts, through Jesus Christ, our

Lord. Amen.

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Table of Duties

PASTORS

A pastor must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled,

respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not given to much wine, not violent but gentle, not

quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own family well and see that his

children obey him with proper respect. He must not be a recent convert. He must hold

firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others

by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.

WHAT WE OWE TO OUR PASTORS AND TEACHERS

Anyone who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with his

instructor.

In the same way, the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should

receive their living from the gospel.

The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor,

especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, "The

worker deserves his wages."

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Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who

must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that

would be of no advantage to you.

GOVERNMENT

Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority

except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by

God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has

instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. For he is God's

servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for

nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.

HUSBANDS

Husbands, be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the

weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will

hinder your prayers. Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.

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WIVES

Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord, like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and

called him her master. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way

to fear.

PARENTS

Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and

instruction of the Lord. Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become

discouraged.

CHILDREN

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. "Honor your father and mother"-

-which is the first commandment with a promise-- "that it may go well with you and that

you may enjoy long life on the earth."

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EMPLOYEES

Obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you

would obey Christ. Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but

like slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. Serve wholeheartedly, as if

you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord will reward

everyone for whatever good he does.

EMPLOYERS

Treat your employees in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he

who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.

YOUNG PEOPLE

Young men, be submissive to those who are older. Clothe yourselves with humility

toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due

time.

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WIDOWS

The widow who is really in need and left all alone puts her hope in God and continues

night and day to pray and to ask God for help. But the widow who lives for pleasure is

dead even while she lives.

A WORD FOR ALL

Love your neighbor as yourself. This is the sum of all the commandments. And continue

praying for everyone.

Let each his lesson learn with care,

And all the household well shall fare.

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Passages for Memorization

Taken from Catechism Handbook, Appendix, Part A, “115 Passages”. Some additional

passages from the other columns were also included.

The passages, separated by commas, are listed first so that they can be quickly generated

with Logos in another version. To show what can be done, the passages were generated

in the ESV.

The Bible

Psalm 14:1, 2 Peter 1:21, 2 Timothy 3:16, 1 John 4:8, Psalm 119:105

Psalm 14:1a The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” (ESV)

2 Peter 1:21 For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from

God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. (ESV)

2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for

reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, (ESV)

1 John 4:8 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. (ESV)

Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. (ESV)

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The Ten Commandments

Matthew 22:37, Proverbs 3:5, James 3:10, Luke 10:16, Psalm 119:161, Colossians 3:20,

Proverbs 13:24, Acts 5:29, Isaiah 55:6, Psalm 31:15, Luke 23:34, Colossians 3:13,

Matthew 19:6, Genesis 39:9, 1 Timothy 5:22, 1 Corinthians 6:18, 2 Corinthians 9:7, 1

Timothy 6:6-8, Proverbs 25:9, James 4:11, Proverbs 10:12, Psalm 94:11, Matthew 5:28, 1

John 3:15, Leviticus 19:2, Matthew 5:48, 1 John 3:4, Romans 3:28

Matthew 22:37 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your

soul and with all your mind. (ESV)

Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own

understanding. (ESV)

James 3:10 From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things

ought not to be so. (ESV)

Luke 10:16 The one who hears you hears me, and the one who rejects you rejects me, and

the one who rejects me rejects him who sent me. (ESV)

Psalm 119:161 Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your

words. (ESV)

Colossians 3:20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.

(ESV)

Proverbs 13:24 Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to

discipline him. (ESV)

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Acts 5:29 We must obey God rather than men. (ESV)

Isaiah 55:6 Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near; (ESV)

Psalm 31:15 My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies and

from my persecutors! (ESV)

Luke 23:34 And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And

they cast lots to divide his garments. (ESV)

Colossians 3:13 bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another,

forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. (ESV)

Matthew 19:6 So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined

together, let not man separate.” (ESV)

Genesis 39:9c How then can I do this great wickedness and sin against God?” (ESV)

1 Timothy 5:22 Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, nor take part in the sins of

others; keep yourself pure. (ESV)

1 Corinthians 6:18 Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is

outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body. (ESV)

2 Corinthians 9:7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or

under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. (ESV)

1 Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain, (ESV)

1 Timothy 6:7 for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of

the world. (ESV)

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1 Timothy 6:8 But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. (ESV)

Proverbs 25:9 Argue your case with your neighbor himself, and do not reveal another’s

secret, (ESV)

James 4:11 Do not speak evil against one another, brothers. The one who speaks against a

brother or judges his brother, speaks evil against the law and judges the law. But if you

judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. (ESV)

Proverbs 10:12 Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses. (ESV)

Psalm 94:11 The Lord—knows the thoughts of man, that they are but a breath. (ESV)

Matthew 5:28 But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent

has already committed adultery with her in his heart. (ESV)

1 John 3:15 Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no

murderer has eternal life abiding in him. (ESV)

Leviticus 19:2 “Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them, You

shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy. (ESV)

Matthew 5:48 You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. (ESV)

1 John 3:4 Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is

lawlessness. (ESV)

Romans 3:28 For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law.

(ESV)

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The Creed

1 Corinthians 8:4, Psalm 124:8, Genesis 1:27, Psalm 139:14, Psalm 118:1, Psalm 106:1,

John 8:44, Matthew 16:16, Galatians 4:4, John 6:68, Romans 3:23, 1 John 1:7, Romans

8:1, 1 John 3:8, Philippians 2:8, Romans 6:4, John 14:19, John 14:2, John 14:3, Matthew

28:18, John 3:16, Romans 8:7, John 3:6, Titus 3:5, Romans 5:1, Galatians 5:6, Psalm

119:105, Luke 11:28, Psalm 51:10, 1 Corinthians 3:11, 2 Timothy 2:19, Matthew 28:19-

20, John 21:15, Romans 16:17, 2 Timothy 2:17, Galatians 5:9, Romans 4:8, Isaiah 53:6, 1

John 2:2, John 1:29, Romans 4:6, Titus 3:5, Romans 3:28, Luke 23:43, Mark 16:16, 1

Thessalonians 4:17, Philippians 3:21

1 Corinthians 8:4 Therefore, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that “an

idol has no real existence,” and that “there is no God but one.” (ESV)

Psalm 124:8 Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. (ESV)

Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him;

male and female he created them. (ESV)

Psalm 139:14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your

works; my soul knows it very well. (ESV)

Psalm 118:1 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures

forever! (ESV)

Psalm 106:1 Praise the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast

love endures forever! (ESV)

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John 8:44 You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires. He

was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no

truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the

father of lies. (ESV)

Matthew 16:16 Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

(ESV)

Galatians 4:4 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of

woman, born under the law, (ESV)

John 6:68 Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words

of eternal life, (ESV)

Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, (ESV)

1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one

another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. (ESV)

Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

(ESV)

1 John 3:8 Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been

sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the

works of the devil. (ESV)

Philippians 2:8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming

obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. (ESV)

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Romans 6:4 We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just

as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in

newness of life. (ESV)

John 14:19 Yet a little while and the world will see me no more, but you will see me.

Because I live, you also will live. (ESV)

John 14:2 In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you

that I go to prepare a place for you? (ESV)

John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to

myself, that where I am you may be also. (ESV)

Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth

has been given to me. (ESV)

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes

in him should not perish but have eternal life. (ESV)

Romans 8:7 For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit

to God’s law; indeed, it cannot. (ESV)

John 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is

spirit. (ESV)

Titus 3:5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to

his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, (ESV)

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Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God

through our Lord Jesus Christ. (ESV)

Galatians 5:6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for

anything, but only faith working through love. (ESV)

Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. (ESV)

Luke 11:28 But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!”

(ESV)

Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. (ESV)

1 Corinthians 3:11 For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is

Jesus Christ. (ESV)

2 Timothy 2:19 But God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows

those who are his,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from

iniquity.” (ESV)

Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the

name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, (ESV)

Matthew 28:20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I

am with you always, to the end of the age.” (ESV)

John 21:15 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of

John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love

you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” (ESV)

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Romans 16:17 I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and

create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. (ESV)

2 Timothy 2:17 and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and

Philetus, (ESV)

Galatians 5:9 A little leaven leavens the whole lump. (ESV)

Romans 4:8 blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin.” (ESV)

Isaiah 53:6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own

way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. (ESV)

1 John 2:2 He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of

the whole world. (ESV)

John 1:29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of

God, who takes away the sin of the world! (ESV)

Romans 4:6 just as David also speaks of the blessing of the one to whom God counts

righteousness apart from works: (ESV)

Titus 3:5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to

his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, (ESV)

Romans 3:28 For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law.

(ESV)

Luke 23:43 And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in

Paradise.” (ESV)

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Mark 16:16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not

believe will be condemned. (ESV)

1 Thessalonians 4:17 Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together

with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the

Lord. (ESV)

Philippians 3:21 who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the

power that enables him even to subject all things to himself. (ESV)

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Baptism

Matthew 28:19, Acts 22:16, Titus 3:5, Mark 16:16, Psalm 51:17, Galatians 3:27,

Ephesians 1:7

Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the

name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, (ESV)

Acts 22:16 And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins,

calling on his name.’ (ESV)

Titus 3:5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to

his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, (ESV)

Mark 16:16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not

believe will be condemned. (ESV)

Psalm 51:17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O

God, you will not despise. (ESV)

Galatians 3:27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. (ESV)

Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our

trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, (ESV)

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Lord’s Supper

Romans 10:17, 1 Corinthians 10:16, Hebrews 11:1, Romans 3:25, 1 Corinthians 10:17, 2

John 11

Romans 10:17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.

(ESV)

1 Corinthians 10:16 The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood

of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? (ESV)

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not

seen. (ESV)

Romans 3:25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by

faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had

passed over former sins. (ESV)

1 Corinthians 10:17 Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we

all partake of the one bread. (ESV)

2 John 11 for whoever greets him takes part in his wicked works. (ESV)

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Use of the Keys

John 20:23, Matthew 18:20, Psalm 51:9, Matthew 16:19, 1 John 1:8, 1 John 1:9, Acts

20:28, 1 Corinthians 14:40, Matthew 28:19, Matthew 18:20, Isaiah 64:6, Romans 3:20,

Psalm 32:5, James 5:16

John 20:23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold

forgiveness from any, it is withheld.” (ESV)

Matthew 18:20 For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among

them.” (ESV)

Psalm 51:9 Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. (ESV)

Matthew 16:19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind

on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in

heaven.” (ESV)

1 John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

(ESV)

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to

cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (ESV)

Acts 20:28 Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy

Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his

own blood. (ESV)

1 Corinthians 14:40 But all things should be done decently and in order. (ESV)

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Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the

name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, (ESV)

Matthew 18:20 For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among

them.” (ESV)

Isaiah 64:6 We have all become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous deeds are

like a polluted garment. We all fade like a leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind, take us

away. (ESV)

Romans 3:20 For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since

through the law comes knowledge of sin. (ESV)

Psalm 32:5 I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, “I will

confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah

(ESV)

James 5:16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you

may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. (ESV)

The Lord’s Prayer

Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 15:8, Galatians 3:26, John 17:17, Luke 17:21, 1 Corinthians

12:3, Matthew 11:28, John 8:31, 2 Corinthians 5:15, Psalm 145:15-16, James 1:17, 1

Peter 5:7, Romans 3:10, Romans 6:23, 1 Timothy 6:10, Acts 14:22, Philippians 1:23,

Romans 8:28, 2 Timothy 4:18, Matthew 7:7

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Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw

near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. (ESV)

Matthew 15:8 This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me; (ESV)

Galatians 3:26 for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. (ESV)

John 17:17 Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. (ESV)

Luke 17:21 nor will they say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or ‘There!’ for behold, the kingdom of

God is in the midst of you.” (ESV)

1 Corinthians 12:3 Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit

of God ever says “Jesus is accursed!” and no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except in the

Holy Spirit. (ESV)

Matthew 11:28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

(ESV)

John 8:31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you

are truly my disciples, (ESV)

2 Corinthians 5:15 and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for

themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. (ESV)

Psalm 145:15 The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season.

(ESV)

Psalm 145:16 You open your hand; you satisfy the desire of every living thing. (ESV)

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James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the

Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. (ESV)

1 Peter 5:7 [Cast] all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. (ESV)

Romans 3:10 as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; (ESV)

Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ

Jesus our Lord. (ESV)

1 Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this

craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many

pangs. (ESV)

Acts 14:22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the

faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.

(ESV)

Philippians 1:23 I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with

Christ, for that is far better. (ESV)

Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for

good, for those who are called according to his purpose. (ESV)

2 Timothy 4:18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into

his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. (ESV)

Matthew 7:7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will

be opened to you. (ESV)


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