WHY IS IT NECESSARY TO TEACH THE CATECHISM IN THE CHURCH?

IV. WHY IS IT NECESSARY TO INTRODUCE AND TEACH THE CATECHISM IN THE CHURCH? Zacharias Ursinus (1534-1583), German Reformed theologian and principal author of the Heidelberg Catechism, wrote in the Special Prolegomena section of his Commentary on the Heidelberg Catechism: This necessity may be urged, 1. Because it is the command of God: “Ye shall teach them to your children” etc. (Deut. 11. 19.) 2. Because of the divine glory which demands that...

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Percentage of Christians in India

Although the exact origins of Christianity in India remain unclear, there is a general scholarly consensus that Christianity was rooted in India by the 6th century AD. (based on the available documents). ·         However, according to the St.Thomas tradition, Christianity's existence in India can be traced back to the 1st century ·         Christianity was...

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Maltos

1. IntroductionThere are large numbers of tribes who have strong religions al local concentration in various parts of India. The Maltos tribe is one of the primitive tribal groups according to the constitution order of 1950.[1] Maltos tribe has its own culture, language and life style. This paper deals with the Maltos’ religious belief system, social structure, kinship structure and further it develops the helpful insights from strategic ministry...

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