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Luther’s Small Catechism

Luther’s Small Catechism

Lessons on the Catechism

by Rev. James Preus

The Ten Commandments

Introduction to the Ten Commandments

The First Commandment

The Second Commandment

The Third Commandment

The Fourth Commandment

The Fifth Commandment

The Sixth Commandment

The Seventh Commandment

The Eighth Commandment

The Ninth and Tenth Commandments

The Apostles Creed

Article One: Creation

Article Two: Redemption

Article Two part: Justification

Article Three: Sanctification

The Lord’s Prayer

Introduction: Our Father who art in heaven

The First Petition: Hallowed be Thy Name

The Second Petition: Thy kingdom come

The Third Petition: Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven

The Fourth Petition: Give us this day our daily bread

The Fifth Petition: And forgive us our trespasses

The Sixth Petition: As we forgive those who trespass against us

The Seventh Petition and the Conclusion: But deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory forever and ever. Amen.

Holy Baptism

Baptism

Biblical Arguments for Infant Baptism

The Early Church and Baptism

The Office of the Keys and Confession

The Office of the Keys and Confession

The Sacrament of the Altar

What is the Lord’s Supper?

The Benefits of the Sacrament of the Altar

Closed Communion

Bonus: Did the Early Church teach the real presence?

Sermons on the Catechism

by Rev. Rolf Preus

Six Sermons on the Six Chief Parts of the Catechism

The Ten Commandments

The First Commandment

The Second Commandment

The Third Commandment

The Fourth Commandment

The Fifth Commandment

The Sixth Commandment

The Seventh Commandment

The Eighth Commandment

The Ninth and Tenth Commandments

The Apostles Creed

Article One: Creation

Article Two: Redemption

Article Three: Sanctification

The Lord’s Prayer

Introduction: Our Father who art in heaven

The First Petition: Hallowed be Thy Name

The Second Petition: Thy kingdom come

The Third Petition: Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven

The Fourth Petition: Give us this day our daily bread

The Fifth Petition: And forgive us our trespasses

The Sixth Petition: As we forgive those who trespass against us

The Seventh Petition and the Conclusion: But deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory forever and ever. Amen.

Holy Baptism

What is Baptism? Born-Again Christians

What benefits does Baptism Give? Baptism Saves

How can water do such great things? Born Again to See

What does such baptizing with water signify? The Fulfillment of All Righteousness

The Office of the Keys and Confession

What is the Office of the Keys?

The Keys

Forgiving and Retaining Sins

The Ministry of Peace

The Ministry of Reconciliation

The Sacrament of the Altar

What is the Sacrament of the Altar?

What is the benefit of this eating and drinking?

How can bodily eating and drinking do such great things?

Who receives this Sacrament worthily?

Proclaim the Lord’s Death

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