WLC Questions #156-157
From Larger For Life by Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education
February 16, 2026 · 1h 3m · Episode 108
About this episode
The episode discusses Westminster Larger Catechism Questions #156-157 regarding the reading of the Word of God.
In this episode of Larger for Life, our hosts continue their study and discussion through the Catechism, this time examining Westminster Larger Catechism Questions #156-157: Q. 156. Is the Word of God to be read by all?A. Although all are not to be permitted to read the word publicly to the congregation, yet all sorts of people are bound to read it apart by themselves, and with their families: to which end, the holy Scriptures are to be translated out of the original into vulgar languages. Q. 157. How is the Word of God to be read?A. The holy Scriptures are to be read with an high and reverent esteem of them; with a firm persuasion that they are the very Word of God, and that he only can enable us to understand them; with desire to know, believe, and obey the will of God revealed in them; with diligence, and attention to the matter and scope of them; with meditation, application, self-denial, and prayer. Be sure to like and share this podcast episode in order to be entered to win a copy of this week's 3 book giveaways: A Little Book on the Christian Life: John Calvin Glorifying and Enjoying God: 52 Devotions through the Westminster Shorter Catechism Long Before Luther: Tracing…
Topics covered
- Catechism
- Westminster Larger Catechism
- Christian life
- Scripture reading
- Theology
Keywords
- Westminster Larger Catechism
- Scripture
- Christianity
- theology
- reading
- faith
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education
Books & works: Westminster Larger Catechism, A Little Book on the Christian Life, John Calvin Glorifying and Enjoying God: 52 Devotions through the Westminster Shorter Catechism, Long Before Luther: Tracing the Heart of the Gospel from Christ to the Reformation
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