Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:United_Methodist_Church
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| gptkbp:addresses |
human sinfulness
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| gptkbp:amended_by |
various editions
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Westminster_Confession_of_Faith
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Westminster_Assembly
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| gptkbp:available_in |
multiple languages
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| gptkbp:contains |
moral teachings
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| gptkbp:denomination |
Presbyterian
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| gptkbp:emphasizes |
God's sovereignty
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| gptkbp:explains |
salvation through Christ
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| gptkbp:first_answer |
Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.
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| gptkbp:first_question |
What is the chief end of man?
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| gptkbp:format |
question and answer
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Civil_War
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Shorter Catechism
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Christian education
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Reformed theology
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| gptkbp:inspired_by |
Scripture
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| gptkbp:is |
widely used
a teaching tool a foundational document a resource for educators a historical document a guide for worship a resource for parents a source of theological reflection a catechetical resource a resource for pastors a document of the Reformation a means of discipleship a part of church tradition a standard for teaching a summary of Reformed faith a tool for memorization |
| gptkbp:is_taught_in |
the nature of God
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:notable_feature |
concise format
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Westminster_Standards
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| gptkbp:promotes |
doctrinal understanding
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| gptkbp:published |
1647
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| gptkbp:published_in |
1647
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| gptkbp:purpose |
instruction in Christian doctrine
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| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Westminster_Confession_of_Faith
gptkb:Larger_Catechism |
| gptkbp:second_answer |
The Word of God, which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament.
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| gptkbp:second_question |
What rule hath God given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him?
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| gptkbp:target_audience |
children and new believers
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| gptkbp:third_answer |
The Scriptures principally teach what man is to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of man.
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| gptkbp:third_question |
What do the Scriptures principally teach?
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| gptkbp:used_by |
Reformed churches
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| gptkbp:used_for |
catechetical instruction
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| gptkbp:used_in |
Presbyterian churches
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| gptkbp:visitors |
107
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:RPCNA
gptkb:Westminster_Confession_of_Faith |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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