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Lessons on the Catechism<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

by Rev. James Preus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ten Commandments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Introduction to the Ten Commandments<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The First Commandment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Second Commandment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Third Commandment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Fourth Commandment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Fifth Commandment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sixth Commandment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Seventh Commandment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Eighth Commandment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ninth and Tenth Commandments<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Apostles Creed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Article One: Creation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Article Two: Redemption<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Article Two part: Justification<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Article Three: Sanctification<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lord’s Prayer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Introduction<\/a>: Our Father who art in heaven<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The First Petition<\/a>: Hallowed be Thy Name<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Second Petition<\/a>: Thy kingdom come<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Third Petition<\/a>: Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Fourth Petition<\/a>: Give us this day our daily bread<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Fifth Petition<\/a>: And forgive us our trespasses<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sixth Petition<\/a>: As we forgive those who trespass against us<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Seventh Petition and the Conclusion<\/a>: But deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory forever and ever. Amen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holy Baptism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Baptism<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Biblical Arguments for Infant Baptism<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Early Church and Baptism<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Office of the Keys and Confession<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Office of the Keys and Confession<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sacrament of the Altar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What is the Lord’s Supper?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Benefits of the Sacrament of the Altar<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Closed Communion<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bonus: Did the Early Church teach the real presence?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sermons on the Catechism<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

by Rev. Rolf Preus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Six Sermons on the Six Chief Parts of the Catechism<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ten Commandments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The First Commandment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Second Commandment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Third Commandment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Fourth Commandment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Fifth Commandment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sixth Commandment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Seventh Commandment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Eighth Commandment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ninth and Tenth Commandments<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Apostles Creed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Article One: Creation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Article Two: Redemption<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Article Three: Sanctification<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lord’s Prayer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Introduction:<\/a> Our Father who art in heaven<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The First Petition<\/a>: Hallowed be Thy Name<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Second Petition<\/a>: Thy kingdom come<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Third Petition<\/a>: Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Fourth Petition<\/a>: Give us this day our daily bread<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Fifth Petition<\/a>: And forgive us our trespasses<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sixth Petition<\/a>: As we forgive those who trespass against us<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Seventh Petition<\/a> and the Conclusion: But deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory forever and ever. Amen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holy Baptism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What is Baptism? Born-Again Christians<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What benefits does Baptism Give? Baptism Saves<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can water do such great things? Born Again to See<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does such baptizing with water signify? The Fulfillment of All Righteousness<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Office of the Keys and Confession<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What is the Office of the Keys? <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Keys<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forgiving and Retaining Sins<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ministry of Peace<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ministry of Reconciliation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sacrament of the Altar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What is the Sacrament of the Altar?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the benefit of this eating and drinking? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can bodily eating and drinking do such great things?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who receives this Sacrament worthily?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proclaim the Lord’s Death<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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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…<\/p>\n

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