Question : How is the Word to be read and heard, that it may become effectual to salvation? Answer: That the Word may become effectual to salvation, we must attend thereunto with diligence, preparation, and prayer; receive it with faith and love, lay it up in our hearts, and practice it in our lives. Tune Used: All Creature of Our God and King You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael Bowman Church Website:...

Question : How is the Word made effectual to salvation? Answer: The Spirit of God makes the reading, but especially the preaching, of the Word, an effectual means of convincing and converting sinners, and of building them up in holiness and comfort through faith unto salvation. Tune Used: Spirit of God Descend Upon My Heart You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael Bowman Church Website:...

Question : What are the outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of redemption? Answer: The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of redemption are, His ordinances, especially the Word, sacraments, and prayer; all which are made effectual to the elect for salvation. Tune Used: Down By the Bay You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael Bowman Church...

Question : What is repentance unto life? Answer: Repentance unto life is a saving grace, whereby a sinner, out of a true sense of his sin, and apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ, does, with grief and hatred of his sin, turn from it unto God, with full purpose of, and endeavor after, new obedience. Tune Used: Feels Like Christmas (from Muppets Christmas Carol) You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael...

Question : What is faith in Jesus Christ? Answer: Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace, whereby we receive and rest upon Him alone for salvation, as He is offered to us in the gospel. Tune Used: High-Ho (Snow White) You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael Bowman Church Website: http://ccc-pca.org/pub/blog/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

Question : What does God require of us, that we may escape His wrath and curse, due to us for sin? Answer: To escape the wrath and curse of God, due to us for sin, God requires of us faith in Jesus Christ, repentance unto life, with the diligent use of all the outward means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of redemption. Tune Used: The Hokey Pokey You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael Bowman Church...

Question : What does every sin deserve? Answer: Every sin deserves God’s wrath and curse, both in this life, and that which is to come. Tune Used: Bobby Shaftoe You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael Bowman Church Website: http://ccc-pca.org/pub/blog/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wscputtosong.substack.com

Question : Are all transgressions of the law equally heinous? Answer: Some sins in themselves, and by reason of several aggravations, are more heinous in the sight of God than others. Tune Used: Where is My Hairbrush (VeggieTales) You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael Bowman Church Website: http://ccc-pca.org/pub/blog/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...

Question : Is any man able perfectly to keep the commandments of God? Answer: No mere man since the fall is able in this life perfectly to keep the commandments of God, but does daily break them in thought, word, and deed. Tune Used: Sing a Song of Six Pence You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael Bowman Church Website: http://ccc-pca.org/pub/blog/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...

Question : What is forbidden in the tenth commandment? Answer: The tenth commandment forbids all discontentment with our own estate, envying or grieving at the good of our neighbor, and all inordinate motions and affections to anything that is his. Tune Used: One Song (Snow White) You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael Bowman Church Website: http://ccc-pca.org/pub/blog/ This is a public episode. If you would...

Question : What is required in the tenth commandment? Answer: The tenth commandment requires full contentment with our own condition, with a right and charitable frame of spirit toward our neighbor, and all that is his. Tune Used: Tune from 101 Dalmatians  You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael Bowman Church Website: http://ccc-pca.org/pub/blog/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...

Question : Which is the tenth commandment? Answer: The tenth commandment is, You shall not covet your neighbor’s house, you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor’s. You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael Bowman Church Website: http://ccc-pca.org/pub/blog/ This is a public episode. If you would like to...

Question : What is forbidden in the ninth commandment? Answer: The ninth commandment forbids whatsoever is prejudicial to truth, or injurious to our own or our neighbor’s good name. Tune Used: On Top of Old Smokey You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael Bowman Church Website: http://ccc-pca.org/pub/blog/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

Question : What is required in the ninth commandment? Answer: The ninth commandment requires the maintaining and promoting of truth between man and man, and of our own and our neighbor’s good name, especially in witness bearing. Tune Used: Modern Major General (Pirates of Penzance) You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael Bowman Church Website: http://ccc-pca.org/pub/blog/ This is a public episode. If you would...

Question : Which is the ninth commandment? Answer: The ninth commandment is, You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael Bowman Church Website: http://ccc-pca.org/pub/blog/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wscputtosong.substack.com

Question : What is forbidden in the eighth commandment? Answer: The eighth commandment forbids whatsoever does, or may, unjustly hinder our own, or our neighbor’s, wealth, or outward estate. Tune Used: 99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael Bowman Church Website: http://ccc-pca.org/pub/blog/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...

Question : What is required in the eighth commandment? Answer: The eighth commandment requires the lawful procuring and furthering the wealth and outward estate of ourselves and others. Tune Used: Don't worry, Be Happy You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael Bowman Church Website: http://ccc-pca.org/pub/blog/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

Question : Which is the eighth commandment? Answer: The eighth commandment is, You shall not steal. You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael Bowman Church Website: http://ccc-pca.org/pub/blog/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wscputtosong.substack.com

Question : What is forbidden in the seventh commandment? Answer: The seventh commandment forbids all unchaste thoughts, words, and actions. Tune Used: Ring Around the Rosie You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael Bowman Church Website: http://ccc-pca.org/pub/blog/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wscputtosong.substack.com

Question : What is required in the seventh commandment? Answer: The seventh commandment requires the preservation of our own and our neighbor’s chastity, in heart, speech, and behavior. Tune Used: Kid's Song titled "Snowflake, Snowflake" You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael Bowman Church Website: http://ccc-pca.org/pub/blog/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers...

Question : Which is the seventh commandment? Answer: The seventh commandment is, You shall not commit adultery. You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael Bowman Church Website: http://ccc-pca.org/pub/blog/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wscputtosong.substack.com

Question : What is forbidden in the sixth commandment? Answer: The sixth commandment forbids the taking away of our own life, or the life of our neighbor unjustly, or whatsoever tends thereunto. Tune Used: Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael Bowman Church Website: http://ccc-pca.org/pub/blog/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers...

Question : What is required in the sixth commandment? Answer: The sixth commandment requires all lawful endeavors to preserve our own life, and the life of others. Tune Used: Popeye the Sailor Man theme You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael Bowman Church Website: http://ccc-pca.org/pub/blog/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,...

Question : Which is the sixth commandment? Answer: The sixth commandment is, You shall not murder. You can find a copy of the Catechism here: https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ Created by: Pastor Michael Bowman Church Website: http://ccc-pca.org/pub/blog/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wscputtosong.substack.com