Twelve questions chosen at random. A new selection appears at each visit.
Q092The First Article: God
Even in the Old Testament there are intimations of plurality within the unity of God: “By the Word of the LORD were the heavens made, and all the host of them by the Breath…
Read the answer →Q486The Law of God and the Commandments
The Apostle Paul describes conscience when speaking of pagans who never received the Law of Moses: When Gentiles, who do not possess the law, do instinctively what the law requires… they show that what…
Read the answer →Q601On the Ninth Commandment
We must bridle our tongue: “He that would love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking guile” (1Pe 3:10, citing Psa 34:12–13); “If anyone…
Read the answer →Q475The Eighth Beatitude
Those who would be blessed must be ready to endure persecution for righteousness’ sake, without betraying it. This readiness is not for the few: “all those who desire to lead godly lives in Christ…
Read the answer →Q070The Creed of the Orthodox Christian Faith
All Orthodox Christians recognize seven Ecumenical Councils: (1) Nicaea I (325), which condemned Arius and confessed the Son to be homoousios with the Father; (2) Constantinople I (381), which confirmed the divinity of the…
Read the answer →Q149The Second Article: Jesus Christ
God the Father created all things by, or through (Greek dia), his Son and his Spirit, as by his eternal Word and Wisdom: “By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and…
Read the answer →Q536On the Fourth Commandment
(Why was the Fourth Commandment given to Israel?) The Fourth Commandment teaches contentment with six days of work, that there may be time to delight in the Lord and to enjoy necessary rest. Even…
Read the answer →Q408The Second Petition: “Thy Kingdom Come”
The common expression “Kingdom of God” (basileia tou Theou) is better translated ‘rule’ or ‘reign’ of God. As the Apostle says: “the Kingdom of God is not about eating and drinking, but it is…
Read the answer →Q194The Third Article: The Incarnation
Jesus Christ began his ministry by proclaiming the prophecy of Isaiah (61:1–2) concerning the Great Jubilee of the Lord: The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. He opened the book and…
Read the answer →Q019On Holy Tradition and Holy Scripture
The expression “Holy Scripture” refers to writings whose ultimate origin lies in the ministry of the Spirit of God, who revealed spiritual truths to men throughout the ages. The human authors, sanctified and illumined…
Read the answer →Q349Holy Communion: The Eucharist
Christians will continue to celebrate the Divine Liturgy at least weekly, on the Lord’s Day, and, where possible, more often, especially on the Sabbath and on feast days, as long as this age endures,…
Read the answer →Q088The First Article: God
Holy Scripture speaks in this way because it speaks the common language of mankind, condescending to our capacity, for we cannot otherwise picture what is invisible. We are to understand such expressions in a…
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