STUDY GUIDE FOR ADDITIONAL READING ASSIGNMENT 4

The Westminster Confession of Faith, chapters 19-24.

Answer the following review questions on each chapter:

 

Chapter 19

 

1. Did Adam have the ability to keep the law?

 

2. The first four of the Ten Commandments describe our duty to _______.

 

3. The last six of the Ten Commandments describe our duty to ________.

 

4. Describe each aspect of the law: moral, ceremonial, judicial.

           

5. Which aspect of the law is forever obligatory and binding on all people, according to the Confession?

 

6. What are the uses of the law mentioned in the Confession?  

 

Chapter 20

 

1. Describe the aspects of true Christian liberty.

 

2. Describe the Christian's duty toward civil authorities.

 

Chapter 21

 

1. Explain the teachings of the Confession regarding the Sabbath Day.

 

Chapter 22

 

1. What does the Confession say about taking an oath?

 

Chapter 23

 

1. What is the purpose of the civil magistrates?

 

2. What relation should the civil magistrates have with the Church?

 

3. What is the duty of people with regard to the civil magistrates?  

 

Chapter 24

 

1. How does the Confession define marriage?

 

2. What is the purpose of marriage?  

 

3. Who should a Christian marry?

 

4. For what reasons does the Confession allow for divorce?