Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:church
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:RPCNA
gptkb:WCF gptkb:Westminster_Confession_of_Faith |
| 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:contains |
moral teachings
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| gptkbp:denomination |
Presbyterian
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| gptkbp:emphasizes |
God's sovereignty
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| gptkbp:first_appearance |
What is the chief end of man?
Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever. |
| gptkbp:format |
question and answer
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb: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a teaching tool a foundational document a resource for educators a historical document a guide for worship a resource for parents a source of theological reflection a catechetical resource a resource for pastors a document of the Reformation a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_available_in |
multiple languages
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| gptkbp:is_described_as |
salvation through Christ
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| gptkbp:is_used_by |
Reformed churches
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| gptkbp:is_used_for |
catechetical instruction
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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_by |
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:sequel |
The Word of God, which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament.
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| gptkbp:target_audience |
children and new believers
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| gptkbp:third_place |
What rule hath God given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him?
What do the Scriptures principally teach? The Scriptures principally teach what man is to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of man. |
| gptkbp:training |
the nature of God
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| gptkbp:used_in |
Presbyterian churches
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| gptkbp:visitors |
107
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