Chapter 2
Study Plan & Memory Hooks
How to prepare — Westminster first, then explanation
Study Notes
Use 'Westminster first, explanation second.' Start with exact catechism/confession wording, then add one practical sentence. Practice out loud in 20–40 seconds per answer.
Memory Hooks
- Scripture (N-A-S-P-I)
- Necessary, Authoritative, Sufficient, Perspicuous, Interprets itself.
- God
- Spirit, infinite, eternal, unchangeable in being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, truth.
- Decrees
- Eternal purpose + counsel of his will + for his glory + foreordained whatsoever comes to pass.
- Providence
- Preserving and governing all creatures and all their actions.
- Sin
- Want of conformity to, or transgression of, God's law.
- Christology
- One person, two natures, true body, reasonable soul, without sin.
- Christ's offices
- Prophet reveals, Priest sacrifices & intercedes, King subdues, rules, defends, conquers.
- Salvation benefits
- Justification: legal pardon/acceptance. Adoption: family privilege. Sanctification: renewal and growth.
- Church marks
- Word, Sacraments, Discipline.
- Last things
- At death: soul immediately to Christ or hell. Last day: bodies raised; all judged by Christ.