With 360+ pairs of questions and answers, as well as Scripture references to support each teaching, this catechism instructs new believers and church members in the core beliefs of Christianity from an Anglican perspective.
Table of Contents:
Preface
Committees, Writers, and Consultants
Introduction by J. I. Packer
Concerning Scripture References
Part 1: Beginning with Christ
1. Introduction
2. The Gospel
3. Salvation
Part 2: Believing in Christ
4. The Apostles’ Creed and the Life of Faith
5. Concerning the Creeds
6. Concerning Holy Scripture
7. The Apostles’ Creed, Article I
8. The Apostles’ Creed, Article II
9. The Apostles’ Creed, Article III
10. Concerning Sacraments
Part 3: Belonging to Christ
11. The Lord's Prayer and the Christian Life
12. Concerning Prayer
13. The Lord’s Prayer
14. A Rule of Prayer: Scripture, Prayer, and Worship
Part 4: Becoming Like Christ
15. The Ten Commandments
16. Justification and Sanctification: Living in Forgiveness and Healing
Appendix 1: Prayers for Use with the Catechism
Appendix 2: A Rite for Admission of Catechumens
Appendix 3: The Nicene Creed
Appendix 4: The Creed of Saint Athanasius
Appendix 5: A Note on the Articles of Religion
Appendix 6: Vision Paper for Catechesis
Appendix 7: Guiding Principles for Catechesis
Index of Scriptural Passages
About the Author :
J. I. Packer (1926–2020) served as the Board of Governors’ Professor of Theology at Regent College. He authored numerous books, including the classic bestseller Knowing God. Packer also served as general editor for the English Standard Version Bible and as theological editor for the ESV Study Bible.
Joel Scandrett (PhD, Drew University) serves as assistant professor of historical theology and director of the Robert E. Webber Center at Trinity School for Ministry.
