Can any person, in their own strength and power, keep the commands of God? What are the consequences of breaking those commands? Are all sins equal in the sight of God? What are the wages, or earnings, of sin?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about questions 82-84 in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. These questions concern the consequences of breaking the commands of God. Brett, Allen, and Jim will discuss whether certain sins are worse than others, why a loving God would have consequences in the first place, and how grace and mercy fit into the picture.
Can any person, in their own strength and power, keep the commands of God? What are the consequences of breaking those commands? Are all sins equal in the sight of God? What are the wages, or earnings, of sin?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about questions 82-84 in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. These questions concern the consequences of breaking the commands of God. Brett, Allen, and Jim will discuss whether certain sins are worse than others, why a loving God would have consequences in the first place, and how grace and mercy fit into the picture.
Also, Jim finally tells us his story about meeting Capt. Jean Luc Picard (AKA. Patrick Stewart). It’s the story that just keeps on giving over and over.
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Shorter Catechism Questions, Answers and Scripture Proofs
Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for #82
Q: Is any man able perfectly to keep the commandments of God?
A: No mere man since the fall is able in this life perfectly to keep the commandments of God, but does daily break them in thought, word, and deed
Scripture Proof: None
Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for #83
Q: Are all transgressions of the law equally heinous?
A: Some sins in themselves, and by reason of several aggravations, are more heinous in the sight of God than others.
Scripture Proof: Ezekiel 8:6, 13, 15; 1 John 5:16; Psalm 78:17,32, 56
Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for #84
Q: What does every sin deserve?
A: Every sin deserves God’s wrath and curse, both in this life, and that which is to come.
Scripture Proof: Ephesians 5:6; Galatians 3:10; Lamentations 3:39; Matthew 25:41
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Important Links
Wesley’s Revision of the Shorter Catechism (From Seedbed.com)
Wikipedia article of Westminster Shorter Catechism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westminster_Shorter_Catechism
On Sin in Believers (Sermon) by John Wesley
Absolute Basics of the Christian Faith by Phil Tallon
Absolute Basics of the Wesleyan Way by Phil Talon and Justus Hunter
Daily Text by Seedbed.com
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