Since we are redeemed by grace alone, through faith alone, where does this faith come from? All the gifts we receive from Christ we receive through the Holy Spirit, including faith itself. Puisque nous sommes rachetés par grâce, au moyen de la foi seule, d’où nous vient cette foi ? Tous les dons que nous recevons…

Is there any way to escape punishment and be brought back into God’s favour? Yes, to satisfy his justice, God himself, out of mere mercy, reconciles us to himself and delivers us from sin and from the punishment for sin, by a Redeemer. Existe-t-il un moyen d’échapper à la punition et de retrouver la faveur…

Will God allow our disobedience and idolatry to go unpunished? No, every sin is against the sovereignty, holiness, and goodness of God, and against his righteous law, and God is righteously angry with our sins and will punish them in his just judgment both in this life, and in the life to come. Dieu laissera-t-il impunies…

Since we are redeemed by grace alone, through Christ alone, must we still do good works and obey God’s Word? Yes, because Christ, having redeemed us by his blood, also renews us by his Spirit; so that our lives may show love and gratitude to God; so that we may be assured of our faith by…

Should those who have faith in Christ seek their salvation through their own works, or anywhere else? No, they should not, as everything necessary to salvation is found in Christ. To seek salvation through good works is a denial that Christ is the only Redeemer and Saviour. Ceux qui croient en Christ doivent-ils chercher leur salut…

What is idolatry? Idolatry is trusting in created things rather than the Creator for our hope and happiness, significance and security. Qu’est-ce que l’idolâtrie ? L’idolâtrie consiste à faire confiance aux choses créées plutôt qu’au Créateur pour ce qui concerne nos espoirs, notre bonheur, notre identité et notre sécurité. For though they knew God, they…

What is sin? Sin is rejecting or ignoring God in the world he created, rebelling against him by living without reference to him, not being or doing what he requires in his law—resulting in our death and the disintegration of all creation. Qu’est-ce que le péché ? Le péché consiste à rejeter et à ignorer…

Since no one can keep the law, what is its purpose? That we may know the holy nature and will of God, and the sinful nature and disobedience of our hearts; and thus our need of a Savior. The law also teaches and exhorts us to live a life worthy of our Savior. Puisque personne…

Did God create us unable to keep his law? No, but because of the disobedience of our first parents, Adam and Even, all of creation is fallen; we are all born in sin and guilt, corrupt in our nature and unable to keep God’s law. Dieu nous a-t-il créés incapables d’obéir à sa loi ?…