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Stump, Joseph

"An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism"

We should constantly pray for strength to
resist these enemies, [Matt. 26:41+, Rev. 2:10] and should obey the
promptings of the Holy Spirit. We must avoid wilful, intentional sin,
[Eph. 4:30+] and live a life of daily repentance. If we sin wilfully, we
fall from grace and are lost, unless we come to true and lasting
repentance. If we faithfully use the Means of Grace, and earnestly
strive to lead a Christian life, the Holy Spirit will preserve us in the
faith to the end. [Phil. 2:12, 13+]
QUESTIONS.--1. Of what does the Third Article treat? 2. What is to be
said about the importance of the Holy Spirit's work? 3. Analyze the
Third Article and its Explanation. 4. What is to be said about the
person and nature of the Holy Ghost? 5. How does the Holy Ghost come
into our hearts? 6. Describe the Work of the Holy Ghost. 7. Why can we
not be saved if the Holy Spirit does not work in us? 8. How has the Holy
Spirit called me? 9. How has He enlightened me? 10. How does the Holy
Ghost bring me to repentance? 11. What does repentance include? 12.


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