I launched this review of The First Catechism (a children's catechism) to help parents educate their children concerning the basic principles of Christianity. The First Catechism is a great tool because it's a simple question-and-answer education tool that addresses key Christian doctrines. In this review of the First Catechism, I dig deeper into many of the questions to help parents better understand the doctrines of the Christian faith. This in turn will better prepare them to teach these doctrines to their children. In this episode, I discuss salvation, faith and repentance, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the three offices of Christ.

Bible References: (Genesis 2:7; Genesis 3:15; Luke 24:27; John 5:39, 46; Romans 7:7-25; Romans 8:7; Romans 10:17; Ephesians 2:4-5; Ephesians 4:28)

First Catechism

Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 24, 25, and 31

Herman Hoeksema, Reformed Dogmatics, 1:524-525

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Thanks to my daughter Katherine for the voice over and my daughter Elizabeth for the cute fox on the artwork. Thanks to my wife Brenda for helping with the artwork and editing.

Biblical references are usually based on the English Standard Version unless otherwise stated.

Music by licensed permission: "Lead Me Home" composed by Steven Leonard Messina.