The question-and-answer form of catechesis was popularized by Martin Luther, with the goal of teaching the meaning and application of Scripture and the creeds, as opposed to simple memorization. Realizing that more modern clerical instruction has left many evangelicals without a foundation in basic doctrine, Reformed theologian J. I. Packer remarked, “For the rest of my life this is what I shall be at, trying to promote the catechism.” For centuries, the Westminster Shorter Catechism has been the standard in Reformed catechesis, introducing youth and new believers to fundamental doctrines, and constantly refreshing the faith of mature Christians.
Select Works on the Westminster Shorter Catechism includes 35 volumes of enduring scholarship, including John Flavel’s and Matthew Henry’s expositions, Thomas Watson’s A Body of Practical Divinity, James Fisher’s question-and-answer explanation of the Catechism, and Ashbel Green’s Lectures on the Shorter Catechism. A variety of classic resources ranging from history to criticism make this an invaluable resource for studying the Westminster Shorter Catechism.
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