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T EACHINGS
(Simplified Catechism)
By Sandra Greenfield
and Ardis Koeller
B IBLE T EACHINGS
(Simplified Catechism)
By Sandra Greenfield
and Ardis Koeller
Multi-Language Publications
Bringing the Written Word to the World
Published in 2004
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Confession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
INTRODUCTION 1
God’s Word
Romans 3:23. All have sinned and fall short of the
glory of God.
Romans 6:23. The wages of sin is death.
John 3:16. God so loved the world that he gave his
one and only Son, that whoever believes in him
shall not perish but have eternal life.
THE FIRST COMMANDMENT 3
Worship God.
This Means
Hear and learn God’s Word.
God wants us to:
- be happy to hear and learn his Word
- believe his Word
- do what his Word says
God’s Word
Luke 11:28. Blessed are those who hear the word
of God and obey it.
Psalm 122:1. I rejoiced with those who said to
me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”
God’s Story
Luke 10:38-42. Mary listens to God’s Word.
6 THE FOURTH COMMANDMENT
Do not murder.
This Means
Do not kill anyone.
Do not hurt anyone.
Do not hate anyone.
God wants us to:
- be kind to one another
- take care of our own bodies
God’s Word
Ephesians 4:32. Be kind and forgive each other
just as in Christ God forgave you.
God’s Story
Luke 10:25-37. The good Samaritan helps a man
who was hurt.
8 THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT
Do not steal.
This Means
Do not take anything that belongs to someone
else.
God wants us to:
- know that everything we have comes from
him
- use what we have to show our love for him
- help other people keep what belongs to them
God’s Word
Ephesians 4:28. He who has been stealing must
steal no longer.
2 Corinthians 9:7. God loves a cheerful giver.
God’s Story
Luke 19:1-10. Zacchaeus learns about Jesus’
love and stops stealing.
10 THE EIGHTH COMMANDMENT
Multi-Language Publications
Bringing the Written Word to the World