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May 8, 2022
May 8, 2022
51 min
What is prayer? How do we pray? Who can pray? What is corporate prayer? What is personal prayer? Does prayer actually change anything? Does Prayer really matter?
On this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about question 98 in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism that deals with prayer. They will discuss how to pray, the power of prayer, and why prayer still matters.
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Voicemail: (404) 635-6679
Shorter Catechism Questions, Answers and Scripture Proofs
Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for # 98
A: What is Prayer?
Q: Prayer is an offering up of our desires unto God for things agreeable to his will, in the name of Christ, with confession of our sins, and thankful acknowledgment of his mercies.
Scripture Proofs: Psalm 62:8; 1 John 5:14; John 16:23; Psalm 32:5-6; Daniel 9:4; Philippians 4:6
Spirit & Truth
The Podechesis Podcast is a proud member of the Spirit & Truth Podcast Network.
Spirit & Truth is a movement of Wesleyan-minded Christians seeking to awaken and equip the 21st century church, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to share the Gospel and make disciples of Jesus Christ. We long to see a new movement of Christians who are empowered by the Spirit, rooted in the truth, and mobilized for the mission.
For more information and resources visit www.spiritandtruth.life
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
Heaven, Hell, and Pugatory by Jerry Walls
How to Pray by Pete Greig
Daily Text by Seedbed.com
Episode Credits:
Episode written, produced, and hosted by Brett Maddocks, Jim Morrow, and Allen cason.
Post Production by Stanton Creative, LLC.
About Stanton Creative
Stanton Creative seeks to serve by providing inspiration & support for fellow creatives through a variety of resources including podcast and video editing.
But it’s not just WHAT we do that excites us…it’s WHY.
As followers of Jesus Christ, we strive to honor God in everything that we do. This includes using our creativity to ascribe glory to our Creator. But our mission doesn’t stop there! Our goal is to empower other creatives to utilize their gifts, talents, and imaginations to glorify God through their creations.
Need help on your next project? Then book your consultation now!

Apr 24, 2022
Apr 24, 2022
48 min
What is the Lord’s Supper? Who can partake in it? What is meant by the elements being Christ’s body and blood? Why is faith necessary in receiving the elements? Does communion still matter?
On this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about questions 96-97 in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism that deal with the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. They will discuss the frequency of communion, who is able to come to the table, as well as why communion should be an important part of our regular worship experience.
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Shorter Catechism Questions, Answers and Scripture Proofs
Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for # 96
A: What is the Lord’s Supper?
Q: The Lord’s Supper is a sacrament in which, by giving and receiving bread and wine, according to Christ’s appointment, his death is showed forth; and the worthy receivers are not after a corporal and carnal manner, but by faith, made partakers of his body and blood, with all his benefits, to their spiritual nourishment, and growth in grace.
Scripture Proofs: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; 1 Corinthians 10:16
Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for #97
Q: What is required to the worthy receiving of the Lord’s Supper?
A: It is required of them that would worthily partake of the Lord’s Supper, that they examine themselves of their knowledge to discern the Lord’s body, of their faith to feed upon him, of their repentance, love, and new obedience; lest, coming unworthily, they eat and drink judgment to themselves.
Scripture Proofs: 1 Corinthians 11:28-29; 2 Corinthians 13:5; 1 Corinthians 11:31; 1 Corinthians 10:16-17; 1 Corinthians 5:7-8; 1 Corinthians 11:28-29
Spirit & Truth
The Podechesis Podcast is a proud member of the Spirit & Truth Podcast Network.
Spirit & Truth is a movement of Wesleyan-minded Christians seeking to awaken and equip the 21st century church, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to share the Gospel and make disciples of Jesus Christ. We long to see a new movement of Christians who are empowered by the Spirit, rooted in the truth, and mobilized for the mission.
For more information and resources visit www.spiritandtruth.life
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
Daily Text by Seedbed.com
Episode Credits:
Episode written, produced, and hosted by Brett Maddocks, Jim Morrow, and Allen cason.
Post Production by Stanton Creative, LLC.
About Stanton Creative
Stanton Creative seeks to serve by providing inspiration & support for fellow creatives through a variety of resources including podcast and video editing.
But it’s not just WHAT we do that excites us…it’s WHY.
As followers of Jesus Christ, we strive to honor God in everything that we do. This includes using our creativity to ascribe glory to our Creator. But our mission doesn’t stop there! Our goal is to empower other creatives to utilize their gifts, talents, and imaginations to glorify God through their creations.
Need help on your next project? Then book your consultation now!

Apr 12, 2022
Apr 12, 2022
53 min
What is baptism? What is the meaning of baptism? Who are to be baptized? What age is appropriate for baptism? Is baptism necessary for salvation?
On this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about questions 94-95 in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism that deal with the sacrament of baptism. They will discuss modes of baptism, the significance of baptism in the christian life, whether infants should be baptized, and why baptism still matters.
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Shorter Catechism Questions, Answers and Scripture Proofs
Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for # 94
A: What is baptism?
Q: baptism is a sacrament in which the washing with water in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, does signify and seal our grafting into Christ, and partaking of the benefits of the covenant of grace, and our engagement to be the Lord’s.
Scripture Proofs: Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:4; Galatians 3:27
Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for #95
Q: To whom is baptism to be administered?
A: Baptism is not to be administered to any that are out of the visible church, till the profess their faith in Christ, and obedience to him; but the infants of such as are member of the visible church are to be baptized.
Scripture Proofs: Acts 8:36-37; Acts 2:38-39; Genesis 17:10, compared with Colossians 2:11-12; 1 Corinthians 7:14
Spirit & Truth
The Podechesis Podcast is a proud member of the Spirit & Truth Podcast Network.
Spirit & Truth is a movement of Wesleyan-minded Christians seeking to awaken and equip the 21st century church, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to share the Gospel and make disciples of Jesus Christ. We long to see a new movement of Christians who are empowered by the Spirit, rooted in the truth, and mobilized for the mission.
For more information and resources visit www.spiritandtruth.life
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
Daily Text by Seedbed.com
God With Us (Spirit & Truth Article) by Kevin Watson
Episode Credits:
Episode written, produced, and hosted by Brett Maddocks, Jim Morrow, and Allen cason.
Post Production by Stanton Creative, LLC.
About Stanton Creative
Stanton Creative seeks to serve by providing inspiration & support for fellow creatives through a variety of resources including podcast and video editing.
But it’s not just WHAT we do that excites us…it’s WHY.
As followers of Jesus Christ, we strive to honor God in everything that we do. This includes using our creativity to ascribe glory to our Creator. But our mission doesn’t stop there! Our goal is to empower other creatives to utilize their gifts, talents, and imaginations to glorify God through their creations.
Need help on your next project? Then book your consultation now!

Apr 4, 2022
Apr 4, 2022
43 min
What are sacraments? How are they different from Means of Grace? How many sacraments are there? How are the sacraments “effectual for salvation?” Are the sacraments necessary for salvation? Do the sacrament still matter today?
On this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about questions 91-93 in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism that deal with the sacraments in general. They will discuss what makes a sacrament a sacrament, the role or faith in these “outward and visible signs of and inward and spiritual grace,” and why the sacraments still matter significantly in the life of the believer and the church.
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Voicemail: (404) 635-6679
Shorter Catechism Questions, Answers and Scripture Proofs
Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for # 91
A: How do the sacraments become effectual means of salvation?
Q: The sacraments become effectual means of salvation, not from any virtue in them, or in him who does administer them; but only by the blessing of Christ, and the working of his Spirit in them who by faith receive them.
Scripture Proofs: 1 Peter 3:21; Matthew 3:11; 1 Corinthians 3:6-7; 1 Corinthians 12:13
Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for #92
Q: What is a sacrament?
A: A sacrament is a holy ordinance instituted by Christ in which, by sensible signs, Christ, and the benefits of the new covenant, are represented, sealed, and applied to believers.
Scripture Proofs: Genesis 17:7, 10; Exodus 12; 1 Corinthians 11:23, 26
Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for #93
Q: Which are the sacraments of the New Testament?
A: The sacraments of the New Testament are baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
Scripture Proofs: Matthew 28:19; Matthew 26:26-28
Spirit & Truth
The Podechesis Podcast is a proud member of the Spirit & Truth Podcast Network.
Spirit & Truth is a movement of Wesleyan-minded Christians seeking to awaken and equip the 21st century church, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to share the Gospel and make disciples of Jesus Christ. We long to see a new movement of Christians who are empowered by the Spirit, rooted in the truth, and mobilized for the mission.
For more information and resources visit www.spiritandtruth.life
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
Daily Text by Seedbed.com
Episode Credits:
Episode written, produced, and hosted by Brett Maddocks, Jim Morrow, and Allen cason.
Post Production by Stanton Creative, LLC.
About Stanton Creative
Stanton Creative seeks to serve by providing inspiration & support for fellow creatives through a variety of resources including podcast and video editing.
But it’s not just WHAT we do that excites us…it’s WHY.
As followers of Jesus Christ, we strive to honor God in everything that we do. This includes using our creativity to ascribe glory to our Creator. But our mission doesn’t stop there! Our goal is to empower other creatives to utilize their gifts, talents, and imaginations to glorify God through their creations.
Need help on your next project? Then book your consultation now!

Mar 27, 2022
Mar 27, 2022
48 min
What is the “Word of God?” Can the Bible be trusted? Is preaching important? What do “inerrancy” mean? Infallibility? Inspiration of scripture? Does the Bible even still matter?
On this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about questions 89-90 in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. The guys will talk about how the Word is living and active, the power of interpretation, the necessity of preaching, and how the Bible is to be read for formation as well as information.
Oh--and a deep discussion about Wordle (ha!) starts things off.
Listen and Subscribe to Podechesis on: Apple (Leave a 5-Star Review!!!), Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, Google, YouTube, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Listen Notes, and Deezer.
Questions? Send us an email or leave a voicemail.
Voicemail: (404) 635-6679
Shorter Catechism Questions, Answers and Scripture Proofs
Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for #89
A: How is the Word made effectual to salvation?
Q: The Spirit of God makes the reading, but especially the preaching, of the Word an effectual means of convincing and converting sinners, and of building them up in holiness and comfort, through faith, unto salvation.
Scripture Proofs: Nehemiah 8:8; 1 Corinthians 14:24-25; Acts 26:18; Psalm 19:8; Acts 20:32; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Romans 10:13-17; Romans 1:16
Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for #89
Q: How is the Word to be read and heard, that it may become effectual to salvation?
A: That the Word may be effectual to salvation, we must attend to it with diligence, preparation, and prayer; receive it with faith and love; lay it up in our hearts; and practice it in our lives.
Scripture Proofs: Proverbs 8:34; 1 Peter 2:1-2; Psalm 119:18; Hebrews 4:2; 2 Thessalonians 2:10; Psalm 119:11; Luke 8:15; James 1:25
Spirit & Truth
The Podechesis Podcast is a proud member of the Spirit & Truth Podcast Network.
Spirit & Truth is a movement of Wesleyan-minded Christians seeking to awaken and equip the 21st century church, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to share the Gospel and make disciples of Jesus Christ. We long to see a new movement of Christians who are empowered by the Spirit, rooted in the truth, and mobilized for the mission.
For more information and resources visit www.spiritandtruth.life
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
Daily Text by Seedbed.com
Eat this Book by Eugene Peterson
Scripture and the Life of God by David Watson
Shaped by the Word by Robert Mulholland
Long Story Short by Joshua McNall
Invitation by Brian Russell
Can we trust the Bible: Video by Willam Mounce
Episode Credits:
Episode written, produced, and hosted by Brett Maddocks, Jim Morrow, and Allen cason.
Post Production by Stanton Creative, LLC.
About Stanton Creative
Stanton Creative seeks to serve by providing inspiration & support for fellow creatives through a variety of resources including podcast and video editing.
But it’s not just WHAT we do that excites us…it’s WHY.
As followers of Jesus Christ, we strive to honor God in everything that we do. This includes using our creativity to ascribe glory to our Creator. But our mission doesn’t stop there! Our goal is to empower other creatives to utilize their gifts, talents, and imaginations to glorify God through their creations.
Need help on your next project? Then book your consultation now!

Mar 14, 2022
Mar 14, 2022
39 min
How does Christ communicate to us the benefits of redemption? What is an “ordinance?” What is the Word? Sacrament? Prayer? Do the “Means of Grace” still matter today?
On this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about question 88 in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. The guys will discuss why God “communicates” with us, the ways in which God reveals himself to us, and will begin a discussion on Word, Sacrament, and Prayer that will fleshed out in later episodes.
Listen and Subscribe to Podechesis on: Apple (Leave a 5-Star Review!!!), Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, Google, YouTube, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Listen Notes, and Deezer.
Questions? Send us an email or leave a voicemail.
Voicemail: (404) 635-6679
Shorter Catechism Questions, Answers and Scripture Proofs
Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for #88
Q: What are the outward means by which Christ communicates to us the benefits of redemption?
A: The outward and ordinary means by which Christ communicates to us the benefits of redemption are his ordinances, especially the Word, sacrament, and prayer; all which are made effectual to the elect for salvation.
Scripture Proof: Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:42, 46-47
Spirit & Truth
The Podechesis Podcast is a proud member of the Spirit & Truth Podcast Network.
Spirit & Truth is a movement of Wesleyan-minded Christians seeking to awaken and equip the 21st century church, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to share the Gospel and make disciples of Jesus Christ. We long to see a new movement of Christians who are empowered by the Spirit, rooted in the truth, and mobilized for the mission.
For more information and resources visit www.spiritandtruth.life
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
Daily Text by Seedbed.com

Mar 6, 2022
Mar 6, 2022
40 min
How do we escape the punishment of sin and disobedience to God? What does it mean to have faith in Christ? What is faith? What is repentance? How does one repent of their sins?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about questions 85-87 in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. These questions concern what it means to have faith in Christ and to repent of our sins. Brett, Allen, and Jim will discuss what faith is, why it is necessary, what repentance is and why it is vital to our relationship with God. They will also talk about salvation, the role of Jesus, and what it means to be “saved."
Listen and Subscribe to Podechesis on: Apple (Leave a 5-Star Review!!!), Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, Google, YouTube, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Listen Notes, and Deezer.
Questions? Send us an email or leave a voicemail.
Voicemail: (404) 635-6679
Shorter Catechism Questions, Answers and Scripture Proofs
Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for #85
Q: What does God require of us, that we may escape his wrath and curse due to us for sin?
A: To escape the wrath and curse of God due to us for sin, God requires of us faith in Jesus Christ, repentance unto life, with the diligent use of all the outward means by which Christ communicates to us the benefits of redemption.
Scripture Proof: Acts 20:21; Provers 2:1-5; Proverbs 8:33-36; Isaiah 55:3
Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for #86
Q: What is faith in Jesus Christ?
A: Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace, by which we receive and rest upon him alone for salvation, as he is offered to us in the gospel.
Scripture Proof: Hebrews 10:39; John 1:12; Isaiah 26:3-4; Philippians 3:9; Galatians 2:16
Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for #87
Q: What is Repentance unto life?
A: Repentance unto life is a saving grace, by which a sinner, out of a true sense of his sin, and apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ, does, with grief and hatred of his sin, turn from it unto God, with full purpose of, and endeavor after, new obedience.
Scripture Proof: Acts 11:18; Acts 2:37-38; Joel 2:12; Jeremiah 3:22; Jeremiah 31:18-19; Ezekiel 36:31; 2 Corinthians 7:11; Isaiah 1:16-17
Spirit & Truth
The Podechesis Podcast is a proud member of the Spirit & Truth Podcast Network.
Spirit & Truth is a movement of Wesleyan-minded Christians seeking to awaken and equip the 21st century church, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to share the Gospel and make disciples of Jesus Christ. We long to see a new movement of Christians who are empowered by the Spirit, rooted in the truth, and mobilized for the mission.
For more information and resources visit www.spiritandtruth.life
Spirit and Truth Conference
March 17-19, 2022 in Dayton, OH
Register at https://www.spiritandtruth.life/conference
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
Daily Text by Seedbed.com

Feb 28, 2022
Feb 28, 2022
39 min
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
Spirit & Truth
The Podechesis Podcast is a proud member of the Spirit & Truth Podcast Network.
Spirit & Truth is a movement of Wesleyan-minded Christians seeking to awaken and equip the 21st century church, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to share the Gospel and make disciples of Jesus Christ. We long to see a new movement of Christians who are empowered by the Spirit, rooted in the truth, and mobilized for the mission.
For more information and resources visit www.spiritandtruth.life
Spirit and Truth Conference
March 17-19, 2022 in Dayton, OH
Register at https://www.spiritandtruth.life/conference
Use the promo code “Podechesis” at checkout to save $20 off registration.
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

Feb 13, 2022
Feb 13, 2022
51 min
On this special episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys are joined by Dr. Timothy Tennent, President of Asbury Theological Seminary. They talk about Dr. Tennent’s new book, Foundations of the Christian Faith (Seedbed), the future of Methodism, and all things catechism.
Questions? Send us an email or leave a voicemail.
Voicemail: (404) 635-6679
Spirit & Truth
The Podechesis Podcast is a proud member of the Spirit & Truth Podcast Network.
Spirit & Truth is a movement of Wesleyan-minded Christians seeking to awaken and equip the 21st century church, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to share the Gospel and make disciples of Jesus Christ. We long to see a new movement of Christians who are empowered by the Spirit, rooted in the truth, and mobilized for the mission.
For more information and resources visit www.spiritandtruth.life
Spirit and Truth Conference
March 17-19, 2022 in Dayton, OH
Register at https://www.spiritandtruth.life/conference
Use the promo code “Podechesis” at checkout to save $20 off registration.
Important Links
Foundations of the Christian Faith by Dr. Timothy Tennent
For the Body by Dr. Timothy Tennent
Dr. Tennent’s Website
Twitter--@timtennent

Feb 7, 2022
Feb 7, 2022
35 min
What does it mean to covet your neighbor’s things? What is the meaning of true contentment? Is there ever a time when it is ok not to be happy with one’s station in life? Does the tenth commandment still matter today?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about the questions in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism that deal with the 10th commandment (On not coveting). They discuss what it means to be content in one’s life. They also discuss what it means to have a “right and charitable frame of spirit toward one’s neighbor."
The guys also take time to thank our listeners for continued support and talk briefly about what they have learned over the last year and a half of doing the podcast.
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Questions? Send us an email or leave a voicemail.
Voicemail: (404) 635-6679
Shorter Catechism Questions, Answers and Scripture Proofs
Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for #79
Q: Which is the tenth commandment?
A: The ninth commandment is, “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor anything that is your neighbor’s”
Scripture Proof: Exodus 20:17
Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for #80
Q: What is required in the tenth commandment?
A: The tenth commandment requires full contentment with our own condition, with a right and charitable frame of spirit toward our neighbor, and all that is his.
Scripture Proof: Hebrews 13:5; 1 Timothy 6:6; Job 31:29; Romans 12:15; 1 Timothy 1:5; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for #81
Q: What is forbidden in the tenth commandment?
A: The tenth commandment forbids all discontentment with our own estate, envying or grieving at the good of our neighbor, and all inordinate motions and affections to anything that is his.
Scripture Proof: 1 Kings 21:4; Esther 5:13; 1 Corinthians 10:10; Galatians 5:26; James 3:14, 16; Romans 7:7-8; Romans 13:9; Deuteronomy 5:21
Spirit & Truth
The Podechesis Podcast is a proud member of the Spirit & Truth Podcast Network.
Spirit & Truth is a movement of Wesleyan-minded Christians seeking to awaken and equip the 21st century church, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to share the Gospel and make disciples of Jesus Christ. We long to see a new movement of Christians who are empowered by the Spirit, rooted in the truth, and mobilized for the mission.
For more information and resources visit www.spiritandtruth.life
Spirit and Truth Conference
March 17-19, 2022 in Dayton, OH
Register at https://www.spiritandtruth.life/conference
Use the promo code “Podechesis” at checkout to save $20 off registration.
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
Daily Text by Seedbed.com
