It is said that catechisms are written for three primary purposes:
- One, they are written to set forth a comprehensive exposition of the gospel – not only in order to explain clearly what the gospel is, but also to lay out the building blocks on which the gospel is based, such as the biblical doctrines of God, of human nature, of sin, and so forth.*
- Two, they written so that the heresies, errors, and false beliefs of the time and culture are addressed and counteracted.*
- Three, they were written to form a distinct people, a counterculture that reflected the likeness of Christ not only in individual character but also in the church’s communal life.*
As you think about the discipleship in the home, these three things seem to encapsulate our desire for ourselves and our children. Because of this, the catechisms can be a beautiful tool for us.
The catechism that we use is called The New City Catechism; 52 Questions and Answers for our Hearts and Minds. This book is beautifully laid out, and is great for kids of all ages. I strongly recommend checking this out.
Throughout the history of the church, Christians have used catechisms—collections of questions and answers designed for memorization and recitation—to teach others the core doctrines of the faith. The New City Catechism is a modernday resource aimed at reintroducing this ancient method of teaching to Christians today…
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In centuries past, the church used catechisms to teach foundational Christian doctrines. In today’s world of shifting beliefs, this communal practice of learning biblical truth via questions and answers is more needed than ever before…
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You can learn more at their website by visiting http://newcitycatechism.com. New City Catechism has also released an app for both Apple and Android Devices, and it can be found in the App Store. Again, this is a great tool for discipleship in the home!
*Tim Keller, The New City Catechism Devotional; God’s Truth for our Hearts and Minds. Crossway: Wheaton, IL, 2017. Page 9.