Lesson 1: On God, and the Creation of the world

1. Who made the world?

GOD.

2. Who is God?

The Creator and sovereign Lord of Heaven and earth, and of all things.

3. How many Gods are there?

There is but one God, who will reward the good and punish the wicked.

4. Where is God \

God is everywhere, but he is said principally to be in Heaven, where he manifests himself to the blessed

5. What is Heaven?

The .kingdom of God's glory, and of his angels and saints.

6. If God be everywhere, why do we not see him?

Because God is a pure spirit, having no body, and therefore cannot be seen by corporal eyes.

7. Does God see us?

He does, and continually watches over us.

8. Does God know all things?

Yes; all things are naked and open to his cyes> even our most secret thoughts and actions. Heb. iv. 13.

9. Will God judge our most secret thoughts and actions?

Yes; and every idle word that men shall speak, they shall render an account for it, in the day of judg ment. Matt. xii. 36.*

10. Had God a beginning?

No; he always was, and always will be.

11. Can God do all things?

Yes; with God all tilings are possible; and nothing can be difficult to him. Malt. xix. 20.

12. How did God make the world?

Of nothing, and by his word only; that is, dy a gingle act of his all-powerful will.

13. Why did God make the world?

For his own glory, to show his power anc \vi dom; and for man's use and benefit.*