Westminster Shorter Catechism
GPTKB entity
Statements (63)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instanceOf |
catechism
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
various modern adaptations
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| gptkbp:addresses |
human sinfulness
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| gptkbp:approves |
various Reformed denominations
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Westminster_Assembly_of_Divines
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| gptkbp:availableIn |
digital formats
various translations |
| gptkbp:community |
catechism classes
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| gptkbp:contains |
doctrinal summaries
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| gptkbp:createdBy |
gptkb:Westminster_Assembly
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| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
used in sermons and teachings
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| gptkbp:denomination |
Reformed
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| gptkbp:emphasizes |
God's sovereignty
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| gptkbp:encourages |
personal faith
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| gptkbp:firstAppearance |
What is the chief end of man?
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| gptkbp:firstAwarded |
Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.
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| gptkbp:format |
booklet
question and answer |
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
English Civil War
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
part of the Reformation movement
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Westminster Shorter Catechism
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Christian_liturgy
Christian_education Presbyterian_theology |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
Scripture
Westminster Confession of Faith |
| gptkbp:isAvailableIn |
print format
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| gptkbp:isAvenueFor |
modern audiences
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| gptkbp:isCitedIn |
doctrinal debates
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| gptkbp:isConsidered |
a teaching tool
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| gptkbp:isPartOf |
Reformed tradition
Reformed confessions Christian_education_curriculum |
| gptkbp:isPromotedBy |
Reformed churches
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| gptkbp:isRecognizedBy |
theological scholars
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| gptkbp:isReferencedIn |
theological writings
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| gptkbp:isStudiedIn |
seminary students
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| gptkbp:isUsedFor |
baptism classes
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| gptkbp:isUsedIn |
youth groups
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:lastProduced |
The duty which God requires of man is obedience to his revealed will.
What is the duty which God requires of man? |
| gptkbp:numberOfStudents |
107
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| gptkbp:promotes |
spiritual growth
doctrinal understanding |
| gptkbp:provides |
moral guidance
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| gptkbp:publishedBy |
gptkb:Westminster_Assembly
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| gptkbp:publishedIn |
1647
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| gptkbp:purpose |
teach_Christian_doctrine
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| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Westminster_Larger_Catechism
confessional documents |
| gptkbp:researchInterest |
catechetical instruction
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| gptkbp:significance |
foundational document for Reformed theology
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| gptkbp:structureType |
divided into sections
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| gptkbp:targetAudience |
children and new believers
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| gptkbp:taught |
the nature of God
encouraged for children |
| gptkbp:translatedInto |
multiple languages
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| gptkbp:usedFor |
confirmation classes
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| gptkbp:usedIn |
theological seminaries
family devotions Presbyterian_churches |
| gptkbp:winner |
salvation through Christ
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