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Part IV Westminster Shorter Catechism Q 1. What is the primary purpose of man? answer. Man's chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever. (1 Corinthians 10:31; Romans 11:36; Psalm 73:24-26; John 17:22-24) Q. 2. What rule has God given us to direct us how to glorify and rejoice? answer. The Word of God, written in the Old and New Testaments, is the only rule that dictates how we should glorify and enjoy Him. (Gal 1:8-9; Isaiah 8:20; Luke 16:29-31, 24:27, 44; John 15:11; 2 Tim 3:15-17; 2 Pet 3:2, 15, 16) Q3. What is the most essential teaching of the Bible? answer. The most essential teachings of the Bible are how man believes in God and the duties that God requires of man. (Micah 6:8; John 5:39, 20:31, 3:16; 1 Corinthians 10:11; Romans 15:4; 1 John 1:3-4) Q4: Who is God? answer. God is God, and He is infinite, infinite, and unchanging in His being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, kindness, and truth. (John 4:24; Psalm 90:2; Mal 3:6; James 1:17; 1 Kings 8:27; Jeremiah 23:14; Isaiah 40:22; Psalm 147:5; Romans 16:27; Genesis 17:1 ; Revelation 19:6; Isaiah 57:15; John 17:11; Revelation 4:8; Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 100:5; Romans 2:4; Exodus 34:6; Psalm 117:2; Exodus 3:14 ; Psalm 145:3) Q5. Is there another God besides the one God? answer. There is only one God, the true and living God. (Deuteronomy 6:4; Jeremiah 10:10; John 17:3; 1 Corinthians 8:4) Q6. How many ranks are there in the Godhead of God? answer. There are three persons in the Godhead, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and these three persons are one God. There is one body, and power and glory are equal. (2 Corinthians 13:13; Matt 3:16-17, 28:19; 2 Corinthians 8:14; John 1:1, 4:18; Acts 5:3-4; Hebrews 1:3) Q. 7. What is God's predestination? answer. God's predestination is an eternal economy according to his will, by which he foreordained all things to come for his glory. (Eph 1:11; Acts 4:27-28; Psalm 33:11; Ephesians 2:10; Romans 9:22, 11:33; Acts 2:23) Q8. How does God fulfill his predestination? answer. God fulfills His predestination through creation and providence. (Rev 4:11; Ephesians 1:11; Dan 4:35; Isaiah 40:26) Q9. What is the work of creation? answer. The work of creation was God's creation of all things by the word of His power from nothing in six days, and it was all very good. (Hebrews 11:3; Revelation 4:11; Genesis 1:1, 31; Psalm 33:9) Q10. How did God create man? answer. God created man male and female, in his own image, with knowledge, justice, and holiness, so that he had dominion over all living things. (Genesis 1:27; Col 3:10; Ephesians 4:24; Gen 1:28) Q11. What is the providence of God? answer. The work of God's providence is to preserve and dispose of all creation and all its actions in supreme holiness, wisdom, and power. (Psalm 145:17; Psalm 104:24; Hebrews 1:3; Psalm 103:19; Matthew 10:29-30; Neh 9:6) Q12. What special decrees did God make toward man in his providence when he was in the original position from which he was created? answer. After God created man, he made the covenant of life with the condition of perfect obedience, and forbade eating from the tree of discerning good and evil as a punishment for death. (Genesis 2:16.17; Romans 5:12-14; Luke 12:25-28; Galatians 3:12; Romans 10:5) Q13. Did our first parents remain in the original position in which they were created? answer. Our first parents sinned against God because they were free at will, so they fell from the original status from which they were created. (Genesis 3:6-8, 13; 2 Corinthians 11:3; Romans 5:12) Q. 14. What is sin? answer. Sin is a lack or violation of God's law. (1 John 3:4; James 4:17; Romans 3:23, 4:5; James 2:10) Q15. What is the sin that caused our first parents to fall from their original position from which they were created? answer. The sin that caused our first parents to fall from their original position from which they were created was to eat the forbidden fruit. (See Q13; Genesis 3:6, 12-13) Q. 16. Did all races fall during Adam's first transgression? answer. The covenant with Adam was not made for him alone, but for his descendants after that, so all races born from him by the common law were in him, participating in his first transgression, and falling together with him. (Acts 17:26; see Q12; Gen 1:18, 2:17; 1 Corinthians 15:21.22) Q. 17. Did this fall bring the race into a place of sin and misery? answer. This fall brought the race into a state of sin and misery. (Romans 5:12; Galatians 3:10) Q. 18. What is the sin of man in his fallen state? answer. Man's sin in his fallen state is the lack of fundamental righteousness in Adam's first transgression and the corruption of his entire disposition. (Romans 5:12, 18-19; 1 Corinthians 15:22; Romans 5:6; Ephesians 2:1-3; Romans 8:7-8; Gen 6:5; James 1:14-15; Matthew 15:19 ) Q. 19. What is the misery of man in his fallen state? answer. Because of the fall of all races, fellowship with God was cut off, and under his wrath and curse, they were subjected to all misery, death, and eternal hell. (Genesis 3:8, 24; Ephesians 2:3; Romans 5:14; 6:23; Mark 9:47-48) Q. 20. Did God leave all races to perish in their position of sin and misery? answer. God alone, according to His good will, chose those who will be redeemed from eternity to have eternal life, and established the covenant of grace to deliver them from their sin and misery position through the Redeemer and bring them to the place of salvation. (Ephesians 1:4-7; Titus 1:2, 3:4-7; Galatians 3:21; Romans 3:20-22; John 17:6) Q. 21. Who is the Redeemer of God's elect? answer. The only Redeemer of God's elect is the Lord Jesus Christ, who became man as the eternal Son of God, and after that, there are two special qualities in one person, and he is eternally God and man. (1 Tim 2:5; John 1:1, 14, 10:30; Gal 4:4; Phil 2:5-11; Romans 9:5; Col 2:9; Hebrews 13:8) Q. 22. How did Christ, as the Son of God, become man? answer. When Christ, the Son of God, became a man, he took a true body and a sensible soul and was conceived and born of the Virgin Mary by the power of the Holy Spirit, but without sin. (John 1:14; Hebrews 2:14; Matthew 26:38; Luke 1:31-42; Gal 4:4; Hebrews 4:15; Hebrews 7:26; Luke 2:5) Q. 23. What office did Christ serve as our Redeemer? answer. Christ, as our Redeemer, executes the offices of prophet, priest, and king, in both low and exalted positions. (Acts 3:22; Hebrews 5:5-6, 4:14-15; Revelation 21:16; Isaiah 9:6-9; Psalm 2:6) Q. 24. How does Christ exercise the office of a prophet? answer. When Christ executes the office of a prophet, he reveals to us the will of God for our salvation through his Word and the Holy Spirit. (John 15:15; John 20:31; 2 Peter 1:21; John 14:26, 1:1, 4, 18, 16:13; Hebrews 1:1-2) Q. 25. How does Christ exercise the office of a priest? answer. Christ performs the office of a priest by offering himself as a sacrifice once for all, to satisfy God's justice, to reconcile us to God, and to make intercession for us always. (Hebrews 7:25, 9:14, 28; Romans 3:26, 10:4; Hebrews 2:17) Q. 26. How does Christ exercise the office of king? answer. Christ does the king's part to subdue us, to rule over us, to protect us, and to triumph over himself and all our enemies. (Psalm 110:3; Isaiah 33:22; 1 Corinthians 15:25; Acts 12:17, 18:9-10, 2:36) Q27. What about the humiliation of Christ? answer. The humiliation of Christ is His incarnation, and He was born in a lowly state, obeyed the law, suffered the various miseries of this life, the wrath of God, and the cursed death on the cross, and was buried, and remained under the power of death for a time. (Luke 2:7; Phil 2:6-8; 2 Corinthians 8:9; Gal 4:4; Isaiah 53:3; Matthew 27:46; Luke 22:41-44; Gal 3:13; 1 Corinthians 15:3- 4) Q. 28. What of the exaltation of Christ? answer. The exaltation of Christ is the resurrection from the dead on the third day, the ascension into heaven, the sitting at the right hand of God the Father, and the coming to judge the world at the last day. (1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Acts 1:9; Ephesians 1:19-20; Acts 1:11; Acts 17:31) Q. 29. How do you make us share in the redemption brought by Christ? answer. It is because of the effectual application of the redemption to us by his Spirit that makes us partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ. (John 1:12-13, 3:5-6; Titus 3:5-6) Q. 30. How has the Holy Spirit applied to us the redemption purchased by Christ? answer. When the Holy Spirit applies to us the redemption purchased by Christ, he creates faith in us and unites us to Christ by an effectual calling. (Eph 2:8; John 15:55; 1 Cor 6:17; 1 Cor 1:9; 1 Pet 5:10; Ephesians 4:15-16; Gal 2:20) Q. 31. What is an effectual calling? answer. The effective calling is the work of the Spirit of God, who convicts us of our sins and misery, and enlightens our hearts to the knowledge of Christ, renews our wills, and persuades us to believe in Jesus Christ, freely given in the gospel. will be. (2 Timothy 1:8-9; Ephesians 1:18-20; Acts 2:37, 26:18; Ezekiel 11:19, 36:16-27; John 6:44-45; Eph 2:5; 2 Thessalonians 2: 13; Phil 2:13) Q. 32. What benefits do those who are effectually called benefit in this life? answer. Those who are effectually called have in this life justification, adoption, and sanctification, and in this life they receive and benefit from them. (Romans 8:30; Ephesians 1:5; 1 Corinthians 1:30) Q. 33. What is justification? answer. Justification is ordained by the free grace of God, who forgives all our sins and accepts us as right in his sight, only because he returns to us the righteousness of Christ, which we receive only by faith. (Eph 1:7; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; Romans 4:5; 3:22; 24, 25, 5:17-19, 4:6-8, 5:1; Acts 10:43; Gal 2: 16) Q. 34. What is adoption? answer. Adoption is ordained by God's free grace, so that we can be included in the number of God's children and enjoy all these privileges. (1 John 3:1-2; John 1:12; Romans 8:17) Q. 35. What is sanctification? answer. Sanctification is the work of God's free grace, whereby we are renewed in the image of God, and gradually become able to die to sin and live to righteousness. (2 Thessalonians 2:13; Ephesians 4:23-24; Romans 6:4, 6, 14, 8:4; 1 Pet 1:2) Q. 36. What benefits do we receive from justification, adoption, and sanctification in this life, and what comes from it? What is Ripe? answer. The benefits of justification, adoption, and sanctification in this life, and that come from it, are a certain knowledge of God's love, peace of mind, pleasure in the Holy Spirit, increased grace, and perseverance to the end. (Romans 5:1-5; 14:17; Col 1:10-11; Proverbs 4:18; Ephesians 3:16-18; 2 Peter 3:18; Jeremiah 32:40; 1 John 2:19-27; Rev 14 :12; 1 Pet 1:5; 1 John 5:13; John 1:16; Phil 1:6) Q37. What benefits do believers receive from Christ when they die? answer. When a believer dies, his soul is completely sanctified and immediately enters into glory, and his body, still united to Christ, rests in the grave until the resurrection. (Luke 23:43, 16:23; Phil 1:23; 2 Corinthians 5:6-8; 1 Thessalonians 4:14; Romans 8:23; Revelation 14:13, 19:8; Acts 7:55-59; John 5 :28) Q 38. What benefits do believers receive from Christ in the resurrection? answer. When a believer is resurrected, he is resurrected in glory, and on the Day of Judgment, he receives the clear knowledge and purgation of sin, and receives complete blessings and enjoys God's satisfaction for all eternity. (1 Corinthians 15:42-43; Matthew 25:33-34, 10:32; 1 Thessalonians 4:17; Psalm 16:11; 1 Corinthians 2:9) Q39. What is the duty that God requires of man? answer. The duty that God requires of man is to obey the revealed will. (Deuteronomy 29:29; Micah 6:8; 1 Samuel 15:22; Luke 10:28) Q. 40. What was the first thing God revealed to man as a rule to obey him? answer. It is the rule of the religious life that God first revealed to man as a rule to obey him. (Romans 2:14-15, 10:5) Q41. Where is this law of the religious life briefly contained? answer. These laws of the religious life were briefly included in the Ten Commandments. (Matthew 19:17-19; Deuteronomy 10:4) Q 42. What is the grand program of the Ten Commandments? answer. The great commandment of the Ten Commandments is to love the Lord our God with all our heart, with all our soul, with all our mind, and with all our strength, and to love our neighbor as ourselves. (Matthew 22:37-40) Q. 43. What is the preface to the Ten Commandments? answer. The preface to the Ten Commandments is these words: I am your God, the one who brought you out of the land of slavery in Egypt. (Exodus 20:2; Deut. 5:6) Q. 44. What does the preface to the Ten Commandments teach us? answer. The preface to the Ten Commandments teaches us that since God is Lord, our God, and our Redeemer, we ought to keep his commandments. (De 11:1; 1 Pet 1:17-19) Q. 45. What is the first commandment? answer. The first commandment is, 'You shall have no other gods before me.' (Deuteronomy 5:7; Exodus 20:3) Q. 46. What is required of the first commandment? answer. The first commandment requires us to know and acknowledge that God is the only true God and to be our God, so that we may worship and glorify him. (1 Chronicles 28:9; Deut 26:17; Matt 4:10; Psalm 95:6-7, 29:2) Q. 47. What is forbidden in the first commandment? answer. The first commandment forbids that we do not know the true God as God, or that we do not worship and glorify the true God as our God, and that we give to others the worship and glory worthy of Him alone. (Romans 1:20-21; Psalm 81:11, 14:1; Romans 1:25) Q48. What does the word 'besides me' in the first commandment teach us in particular? answer. What the first commandment, 'besides me,' especially teaches us is that God, who sees all things, looks down on sin for any other god and takes offense at it. (1 Chronicles 28:9; Psalm 44:20-21, 134:1-3; Deut 30:17-18) Q. 49. What is the second commandment? answer. The second commandment is, 'You shall not make for yourself a carved image, nor make any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth below, or that is in the water under the earth; you shall not bow down to them, nor serve them. I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing fathers to sons to the third and fourth generations of those who hate me, but showing mercy to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.” (Exodus 20:4-9) Q. 50. What does the second commandment require? answer. The second commandment requires that we receive, obey, and keep clean and perfect all religious worship and ordinances set forth in God's Word. (Deuteronomy 12:32, 31:46; Matt 28:20) Q51. What does the second commandment forbid? answer. What is forbidden in the second commandment to worship God with idols or to do anything not prescribed in the Word of God? way to worship. (Deuteronomy 4:15-19; Acts 17:29; Deuteronomy 12:30-32) Q 52. What is the reason for keeping the second commandment? answer. The reason we are told to keep the second commandment is that God wants us to be our Lord and our Owner, and to worship Him alone. (Psalm 95:2-3, 45:11; Exodus 34:14; Psalm 100:3; 1 Corinthians 10:22) Q 53. What is the third commandment? answer. The first shovel commandment is, 'You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.' (Exodus 20:7) Q 54. What does the third commandment require? answer. The third commandment requires that the name, title, attribute, ordinance, word, and deeds of God be used in a holy and reverent way. (Psalm 29:2; Matthew 6:9; Revelation 15:3-4; Mal 1:14; Psalm 138:2, 107:21-22; Ecclesiastes 5:1; Psalm 104:24) Q. 55. What is forbidden in the third commandment? answer. Anything forbidden in the shovel commandment is to blaspheme or misuse God's manifestation of Himself. (Mal 2:2; Isaiah 55:12; Leviticus 19:12; Matthew 5:34-35) Q 56. What is the reason for keeping the third commandment? answer. The reason for keeping the third commandment is that even if those who break this commandment escape punishment from men, the Lord our God does not allow them to escape his righteous judgment. (Deuteronomy 28:58-59) Q. 57. What is the fourth commandment? answer. The fourth commandment is, 'Remember the sabbath day to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor to do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God, and you shall not work, neither you nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your cattle, nor the stranger who sojourns in your gates. For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth and the sea and all that is in them, and on the seventh day he rested. Therefore I, the LORD, blessed the sabbath day, and made it holy.' (Exodus 20:8-11) Q58. What does the fourth commandment require? answer. The fourth commandment requires that the feasts which are commanded in the Word of God be kept holy before him, especially one full day out of seven to be his holy sabbath. (Leviticus 19:3; Deut 5:12; Isaiah 56:2-7) Q59. Which of the seven days did God command as the Sabbath? answer. From the beginning of the world to the resurrection of Christ, God commanded the seventh day to be the sabbath of seven days, and from that time to the end of the world he commanded it as the first day of seven, which is the Christian Sabbath. (Genesis 2:3; Luke 23:56; Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 16:2; John 12:19-26; Exodus 16:23) Q60. How should we keep the Sabbath day holy? answer. Keeping the Sabbath day holy will make the whole day a holy resting day, so we will stop doing various worldly activities and entertainments that are appropriate for other days, and dedicate that time to public service and worship. Other than that, it can be used for personal unavoidable work and philanthropy. (Leviticus 23:3; Ex 16:25-29; Jer 17:21-22, 23:3; Psalm 58:3, 92:1-2; Luke 4:16; Isaiah 58:3; Acts 20:7; Matthew 12:11; Mark 2:27) Q61. What is forbidden in the fourth commandment? answer. The fourth commandment forbids not to do the duties which it commanded, or to profane the day by negligence, or to commit a sinful thing, or to engage in unnecessary thoughts, words, and actions with respect to the various affairs and entertainments of the world. will be. (Ezekiel 22:26, 23:28; Mal 1:13; Isaiah 58:13; Jeremiah 17:24-27) Q 62. What is the reason for keeping the fourth commandment? answer. The reason for telling us to keep the fourth commandment is that God allows six days for our various works, and that the seventh day is a special claim for us, that he sets an example for us, and blesses the Sabbath. (Ex 31:15-17; Leviticus 23:3; Genesis 2:3) Q 63. What is the fifth commandment? answer. The fifth commandment is, 'Honor your father and mother, that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.' (Exodus 20:12) Q. 64. What does the fifth commandment require? answer. The fifth commandment commands each person to do what he or she is supposed to do to exalt him according to the position to which he belongs and the relationship of humankind, that is, upper and lower and equal. (Ephesians 5:21-22, 6:1, 5, 9; Romans 13:1, 12:10; Leviticus 19:32; Ephesians 6:1-5; Romans 8:1) Q 65. What is forbidden in the fifth commandment? answer. What the fifth commandment forbids is the prohibition or prohibition of doing the things that each person ought to do according to his position and personal relationship. (Romans 13:7-8) Q 66. What is the reason for keeping the fifth commandment? answer. The reason for keeping the fifth commandment is to grant longevity and prosperity to all who keep this commandment, only to give glory to God and to benefit others. (Ephesians 6:2-3) Q 67. What is the sixth commandment? answer. The sixth commandment is 'You shall not murder'. (Exodus 20:13) Q 68. What does the sixth commandment require? answer. The sixth commandment requires that we strive to preserve our lives and the lives of others according to all reasonable laws. (Matthew 10:23; Psalm 82:3-4; Job 29:13; 1 Kings 18:4; Ephesians 5:29-30) Q. 69. What is forbidden in the sixth commandment? answer. What the sixth commandment forbids is taking or harming our lives or the lives of our neighbors unjustly. (Acts 16:28; Gen 9:6; Matthew 5:22; 1 John 3:15; Gal 5:15; Proverbs 24:11-12; Exodus 21:18.32; Deuteronomy 24:6) Q. 70. What is the seventh commandment? answer. The seventh commandment is 'You shall not commit adultery'. (Exodus 20:14) Q 71. What does the seventh commandment require? answer. The seventh commandment requires that we preserve the chastity of ourselves and of our neighbours, in thought, word, and deed. (Matthew 5:28; Ephesians 4:29; Col 4:6; 1 Peter 3:2; 1 Thessalonians 4:4-5; 1 Corinthians 7:2; Ephesians 5:11-12) Q 72. What is forbidden in the seventh commandment? answer. The seventh commandment forbids all unclean thoughts, words, and actions. (Matthew 5:28; Ephesians 5:3-4) Q 73. What is the eighth commandment? answer. The eighth commandment is 'You shall not steal.' (Exodus 20:15) Q 74. What does the eighth commandment require? answer. The eighth commandment requires that we obtain and promote the wealth and industry of others according to reasonable laws. (2 Thessalonians 3:10-12; Romans 12:17; Proverbs 27:23; Lev 25:35; Phil 2:4; Proverbs 13:4; 20:4; 24:30-34; Deut 15:10) Q. 75. What is forbidden in the eighth commandment? answer. What the eighth commandment forbids is anything that unjustly interferes with, or may interfere with, ours and others' wealth and industry. (1 Timothy 5:8; Ephesians 4:28; Proverbs 21:6; 2 Thessalonians 3:7-10; Proverbs 28:19; James 5:4) Q 76. What is the ninth commandment? answer. The ninth commandment is, 'You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.' (Exodus 20:16) Q 77. What does the ninth commandment require? answer. The ninth commandment requires that we preserve and promote the integrity of one another and the honor of ourselves and of our neighbours, especially when bearing witness. (Proverbs 14:5, 25; Zechariah 8:16; 1 Pet 3:16; Acts 25:10; 3 John 12; Ephesians 4:15) Q 78. What is forbidden in the ninth commandment? answer. The ninth commandment forbids anything that is injurious to truth or injures the honor of one's neighbour. (Proverbs 19:5, 9:16-19; Luke 3:14; Isaiah 15:3; Col 3:9; Psalm 12:3; 2 Corinthians 8:20-21) Q 79. What is the tenth commandment? answer. The tenth commandment is, 'You shall not covet your neighbor's house. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, or his manservant, or his maidservant, or his ox, or his ass, or anything that is thy neighbour's. (Exodus 20:17) Q. 80. What does the tenth commandment require? answer. The tenth commandment requires that we be content with our condition, and have a righteous and loving heart toward our neighbor and all that he has. (Hebrews 13:5; Romans 12:15; Phil 2:4; 1 Corinthians 13:4-6; 1 Timothy 6:6; Leviticus 19:18) Q. 81. What is forbidden in the tenth commandment? answer. What the tenth commandment forbids is any unrighteous action or feeling toward all things in our neighbourhood, whether we want our plight or envy or belittle our neighbour's happiness. (1 Corinthians 10:10; Galatians 5:26; Col 3:5) Q. 82. Can man perfectly keep the commandments of God? answer. After the fall, man alone cannot fully keep God's commandments in this life, and he commits the sin of breaking the law in his thoughts, words, and actions every day. (1 Kings 8:46; 1 John 1:8-2:6; Gen 8:21; James 3:2, 8; Romans 8:8, 3:9-10) Q. 83. Are all transgressions of the law equally evil? answer. Some sins are more heinous in the sight of God than others because of their nature and various entangled ends. (Psalm 19:13; John 19:11; Matt 11:24; Luke 12:10; Hebrews 10:29) Q 84. What is the retribution due for every sin committed? answer. The reward for every sin committed is God's wrath and curse in this world and in the world to come. (Galatians 3:10; Matthew 25:41; James 2:10) Q. 85. What does God require of us that we may escape the curse of His wrath because of our sins? answer. In order that we may escape the wrath and curse that we deserve of God for our sins, God requires of us to believe in Jesus Christ, to repent unto life, and to exert ourselves in the various ways in which Christ communicates the benefits of redemption to us. will be. (Acts 20:21; Mark 1:15; John 3:18; see Q88; 2 Pet 1:10; Hebrews 2:3; 1 Tim 4:16) Q 86. What is faith in Jesus Christ? answer. Believing in Jesus Christ is the grace of salvation, through which we receive Jesus and rely only on Him for salvation as given to us in the gospel. (Hebrews 10:39; John 6:40, 1:12; Phil 3:9; Acts 16:31; Revelation 22:17) Q. 87. What is repentance unto life? answer. Repentance unto life is the grace of salvation, through which the sinner truly knows his sin and realizes the mercy of God in Christ, grieving over his sin, and turning away from sin by hating it and turning to God with a strong determination, It is a new obedience. (Acts 11:18, 2:37; Joel 2:13; 2 Corinthians 7:11; Jeremiah 31:18-19; Acts 26:18; Psalm 119:59; Luke 1:77-79; 2 Corinthians 7:10; Romans 6:18) Q. 88. What is the usual way in which Christ manifests to communicate the benefits of salvation to us? answer. The usual means by which Christ manifests to communicate the benefits of salvation to us are his ordinances, especially the Word, the sacraments, and prayers of God. All of this will be effective for the elect and will result in salvation. (Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:41-42) Q. 89. How is the word of God effective for salvation? answer. By reading the Word of God, and especially by listening to the sermon, the Spirit of God is an effective method for convicting sinners to repentance, and adding holiness and comfort through faith to salvation. (Psalm 19:7, 119:13; Hebrews 4:12; 1 Thessalonians 1:6; Romans 1:16, 16:25-27; Acts 20:32; Neh 8:8; James 1:21; Romans 15:4 ; 2 Timothy 3:15) Q90. How should we read and listen to the Word of God in order to become effective and obtain salvation? answer. In order for the Word of God to become the way for us to gain salvation, we should think with diligence, preparation, and prayer, and put faith and love in our hearts and show it in our actions. (Proverbs 8:34; Luke 8:18; 1 Pet 2:1-2; Psalm 119:11, 18; Hebrews 4:2; 2 Thessalonians 2:10; Luke 8:15; James 1:25; Deuteronomy 6:6- 7; Romans 1:16) Q. 91. How are the sacraments made effective and means of salvation? answer. It is not through the sacraments themselves, nor by virtue of the giver, that the sacraments become effective and the means for salvation, but only because of the blessings of Christ and the working of the Holy Spirit in those who receive the sacraments by faith. (1 Peter 3:21; Acts 8:13, 23; 1 Corinthians 3:7, 6:11, 12:13; Romans 2:28-29) Q. 92. What are the sacraments? answer. A sacrament is a holy ordinance instituted by Christ, and is applied to believers by marking and sealing it as a sign of realizing Christ and the benefits of the new covenant. (Matthew 28:19; 26:26-28; Romans 4:11) Q 93. What are the sacraments of the New Testament? answer. The sacraments of the New Testament are baptism and the Lord's Supper. (Matthew 28:19; 1 Corinthians 11:23; Acts 10:47-48) Q. 94. What is baptism? answer. Baptism is the sacrament of washing with water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and it seals us by signifying our union with Christ, our participation in all the benefits of the covenant of grace, and our commitment to become the Lord's people. (Matthew 28:19; Gal 3:27; Romans 6:3-4) Q. 95. To whom is baptism administered? answer. Baptism is to be given to unbelievers until they have believed in Christ, confessed to Him, and obeyed Him. (Acts 2:41; Gen 17:7; Gal 3:17-18, 29; Acts 2:38-39, 18:8; 1 Corinthians 7:14) Q. 96. What is the Lord's Supper? answer. The Lord's Supper is a sacrament, in that the giving and receiving of bread and wine as Christ has ordained shows His death. Those who receive it worthy do not share in the flesh and lusts, but in his body and blood by faith, so that they may receive all his benefits through the nourishment and grace they have received spiritually. (Matthew 26:26-27; 1 Corinthians 11:26, 10:16; Ephesians 3:17; Acts 3:21) Q 97. What must be done to participate worthy of the Lord's Supper? answer. In order to participate worthy of the Lord's Supper, we must know how to discern the body of the Lord, and examine ourselves about the faith, repentance, love, and new obedience that we take as food as the Lord. (1 Corinthians 11:28-29; John 6:53-56; Zechariah 12:10; 1 John 4:19; Galatians 5:6; Romans 6:4, 17-22; 1 Corinthians 11:27) Q. 98. What is prayer? answer. Prayer is confessing our prayers to God in the name of Christ, asking for things that are in line with His will, confessing our sins, and giving thanks for all His mercy. (John 16:23; Psalm 62:8; 1 John 5:14; Dan 9:6; Phil 4:6; Psalm 10:17, 145:19; 1 John 1:9) Q99. What is the law that God has given to direct our prayers? answer. All of God's words are useful in directing our prayers, but the law specifically directed is the prayer that Christ taught to his disciples, commonly called the Lord's Prayer. (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 1 John 5:14; Matt 6:9; Psalm 119:170; Romans 8:26) door 100. What do the first words of the Lord's Prayer teach us? answer. The first words of the Lord's Prayer are 'Our Father who art in heaven,' which teaches us to draw near to God with all holy reverence and a strong heart, just as children go to their mighty and protective father. It also taught us to pray with others and to pray for others. (Isaiah 64:9; Luke 11:13; Romans 8:15; Ephesians 6:18; Acts 12:5; Zechariah 8:21; 1 Timothy 2:1-2) door 101. What do we ask for in our first prayer? answer. The first prayer in the Lord's Prayer is called 'Hallowed to be', and God reveals Himself. We ask that in all things we and others are able to glorify him, and to do all things for the glory of God. (Psalm 67:1-3; 2 Thessalonians 3:1; Psalm 145; Isaiah 64:1-2; Romans 11:36; Revelation 4:11) door 102. What do we ask for in the second prayer? answer. In the second prayer of the Lord's Prayer, 'Your kingdom come' is to pray for the destruction of the kingdom of Satan and the prosperity of the kingdom of grace so that we and others may enter it and remain there forever, and that the kingdom of glory may come quickly. (Psalm 68:1; 2 Thessalonians 3:1; Psalm 51:18, 67:1-3; Romans 10:1; Revelation 22:10; 2 Peter 3:11-13; Matthew 9:37-38; John 12:31 ) door 103. What do we ask in the third prayer of the Lord's Prayer? answer. The third prayer of the Lord's Prayer is, 'Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven'. God has been gracious and able to guide us in all things, so that we may know, obey, and obey his will. It is asking that you do it as you do. (Psalm 119:34; Acts 21:14; Psalm 103:20-22; Matt 26:39; Phil 1:9-11) door 104. What do we ask for in the fourth prayer of the Lord's Prayer? answer. The fourth prayer of the Lord's Prayer is to say, 'Give us our daily bread today', and we ask that God's gift will allow us to receive a satisfactory portion of the many good things in this world and to enjoy his blessings. (Proverbs 30:8, 9, 10:22; 1 Timothy 6:6-8) door 105. What do we ask for in the fifth prayer of the Lord's Prayer? answer. The fifth prayer of the Lord's Prayer is, 'Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.' If you are able to sincerely forgive the sins of others by virtue of his grace, you are more courageous to ask for forgiveness. (Psalm 51:1, 2, 7; Romans 3:24-25; Luke 11:4; Matthew 18:35, 14, 6:15; Mark 11:25) door 106. What do we ask in the sixth prayer of the Lord's Prayer? answer. The sixth prayer of the Lord's Prayer is, 'Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil', which is to say, "May God lead us not into temptation or protect us and save us when we are tempted." (Matthew 26:41; Psalm 19:13; 1 Corinthians 10:13; Psalm 51:10, 12; John 17:15) door 107. What does the last verse of the Lord's Prayer teach us? answer. The last verse of the Lord's Prayer is, "For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen." This leads us to believe only in God when we pray, and to praise Him when we pray. Yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory. taught to do And we say Amen as evidence of our will and as a sign of hearing. (Daniel 9:18-19; 1 Chronicles 29:11-13; Revelation 22:20-21; Phil 4:6; 1 Corinthians 14:16)

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History and Introduction of the World Presbyterian Church (WJJ) The General Assembly of WKPC/World Korean Presbyterian Church 1974 Korean Presbyterian Church at the joint meeting in the Americas in the beginning Korean American Western Presbytery organize first president Kim Yun-chan pastor by electing That historian started. And 1978 home country General Assembly Focusing on non-mainstream in North America Korean American Presbyterian Church of Jesus Gaju Presbytery, Central Presbytery, New York Presbytery, Philadelphia Piano Society And presbytery of canada center The General Assembly (KAPC) organized invite to the general meeting Injae Lee pastor Elected. And North American State Reformed Presbyterian Church Council as a full member world church right Department of Theology watchman member Became Korea and american reformism with denominations actively to interact has been Meanwhile, The Western American Presbytery was established in 1980. 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THE BYLAWS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY CHAPTER 1 ORGANIZATION Article 1 Membership The General Assembly shall consist of the ministers and the elders who have been commissioned by their respective presbyteries. Article 2 Officers The officers of the General Assembly shall be as follows: Moderator ---1 Vice-Moderator ---2 (Elder 1) Clerk ---l Assistant Clerk ---l Recording Secretary ---l Assistant Recording Secretary ---l Treasurer ---l Assistant Treasurer ---l Article 3 Election of the Officers The Nominations Committee shall recommend the candidates for the offices, and the General Assembly shall act on the nominations. The nominees must be approved by the General Assembly to be elected. The officers may serve up to four years. Article 4 Duties 1. Moderator: The moderator shall oversee the entire business of the General Assembly, and he shall also represent the denomination. 2. Vice-Moderator: The vice-moderator shall assist the moderator, and he shall substitute for the moderator in the moderator's absence. 3. Clerk. The duties of the clerk are: (a) He shall prepare and arrange for the opening of the General Assembly. (b) He shall receive and handle all documents and correspondence for submission to the General Assembly. (c) He shall edit and publish the minutes of the General Assembly, and distribute them to all members within one month after the General Assembly concludes. (d) He shall keep and preserve all documents necessary for the General Assembly. (e) At least one month before the opening of the General Assembly, he shall prepare, print, and distribute the agenda and the names of the delegates. He shall examine the legality of the certificates of the delegates. He shall check the attendance of the delegates. He shall control the matters pertaining to publicity. (f) He shall assist the moderator and the delegates in order that the meeting shall move with order and celerity. (g) The members of the docket Committee, the inspectors of overtures, and the statisticians shall not be members of any standing committee. 4. Assistant Clerk: The assistant clerk shall assist the clerk. He shall examine the overtures, collect the reports on the state of the churches under the respective presbyteries, and present the results to the General Assembly. He shall substitute for the clerk in the clerk's absence. 5. Recording Secretary: The recording secretary shall record the minutes. He shall deliver the minutes to the clerk. He shall obtain and file the overtures and reports that have been distributed by the committees and/or the General Assembly. 6. Assistant Recording Secretary: The assistant recording secretary shall assist the recording secretary. He shall draft the minutes before the assembly adjourns. He shall distribute the minutes that have been approved. He shall substitute for the recording secretary in the recording secretary's absence. 7. Treasurer: The duties of the treasurer are: (a) He shall oversee all the income and expenses of the denomination. He shall distribute funds according to the decisions of the General Assembly. In any difficult financial matters, he shall follow the recommendations of the Finance Committee. (b) He shall submit the annual financial report (income and expenses), and he shall be responsible for the annual auditing of the books. (c) He shall deposit all of the income in the bank, and the records of the deposits shall be properly audited. (d) He shall be a member of the Finance Committee. CHAPTER 2 COMMITTEE MEMBERS, GENERAL SECRETARY, DUAL DENOMINATION, WORLD MISSION SOCIETY Article 5 The Standing Committees 1. The Standing Committees (a) Steering, (b) Examinations and Credentials, (c) Rules; (d) Finance; (e) Christian Education; (f) Chaplain, (g) Pension, (h) Home Missions, (i) Foreign Missions, (j) Publications, (k) Presbytery Records Examination, (l) Bills and Overtures, (m) Youth Ministry, (n) Interchurch Relations, (o) Theology, (p) English Ministry. The committee members shall consist of representatives to the General Assembly. 2. Method of Election, Term of Office (a) The members of the standing committees shall be recommended by the Nominations Committee before the opening of the General Assembly. The General Assembly shall act on the recommendations as soon as it convenes. The nominees must be approved by the General Assembly. Their term of office shall be three years. One-third shall be elected each year. (b) The committee members shall not be reappointed after their term has expired. The members of the court of the General Assembly shall not have more than two members from the same presbytery (c) Each standing committee shall be convened by the oldest person who has only one more year to serve. In the absence of that person, the second oldest person shall convene the meeting. In the absence of that person, the third oldest person, and then the fourth oldest person, will assume the responsibility to convene the meeting. 3. The Duties of the Committees (a) The Steering Committee shall deal with matters pertaining to the Constitution. They shall submit suggestions to the General Assembly as to how to solve any problems concerning the Constitution. They shall report to the General Assembly what they have decided on matters that have been entrusted to them by the General Assembly. (b) The Examinations and Credentials Committee shall examine the graduates of our denomination's seminary to see if they are qualified to be candidates for ordination. This examination will be held at the time and at the place determined by the committee. The results of the examinations will be reported to the General Assembly for confirmation. (c) The Rules Committee shall study the matters pertaining to the rules of the General Assembly. They shall decide any matters that are entrusted to them by the General Assembly. They shall submit their decisions to the General Assembly. (d) The Finance Committee shall study and present the matters pertaining to the finances of the General Assembly. They shall examine the financial records of the General Assembly. They shall draft the annual budget and submit it to the General Assembly. (e) The Christian Education Committee shall study and present the matters pertaining to Church Schools, Bible Schools, pastors' conferences, and publications. They shall be responsible for the improvement of Christian education and the training of church leaders. (f) The Chaplain Committee shall take charge of the matters pertaining to the chaplaincy. (g) The Pension Committee shall study and direct the matters pertaining to the welfare of the pastors who have either retired or become invalid due to illness or other valid reasons. (h) The Home Missions Committee shall study and handle the matters pertaining to the missionary enterprise in North America. They shall promote the programs for expansion that can be used by the churches of the denomination. (i) The Publications Committee shall handle the matters pertaining to the publications of the denomination. (j) The Presbytery Records Examination Committee shall examine the minutes of the presbyteries. They shall give special attention to the decisions made by the judicial committees of the presbyteries to find out if their actions were carried out legally, prudently, and fairly. They shall report their findings to the General Assembly. (k) The Bills and Overtures Committee shall be represented by the delegates who have been recognized as experts in each field. They shall study the particular matters entrusted to them by the General Assembly. They shall also study the matters pertaining to church growth. They shall present their suggestions in writing to the General Assembly at least two months before the opening of the assembly. (l) The Youth Ministry Committee shall take charge of the matters pertaining to the spiritual needs of the young people of the churches within the denomination. (m) The Interchurch Relations Committee maintains fraternal relations with other like-minded denominations of Reformed faith, and oversees the matters of interchurch relations. (n) The Theology Committee shall take charge of the matters pertaining to theology. Article 6 Appointed Officials and Committees 1. These officials and committees are appointed at each General Assembly: (a) Statisticians (two: the clerk and the assistant clerk) (b) Nominations Committee (the moderators of the presbyteries; convened by the oldest person) (c) Docket Committee (two members: the moderator and the clerk) (d) Announcer (appointed by the moderator) (e) Inspector of the absentees (appointed by the moderator) (f) Inspectors of overtures (two: the clerk and the assistant clerk) 2. Duties (a) The statisticians shall publish the annual report on the conditions of the presbyteries within two months after the close of the General Assembly. They shall receive or collect the reports of the presbyteries at least two months before the opening of the General Assembly. (b) The members of the Nominations Committee shall choose the members of the Standing Committees before the opening of the General Assembly. They shall report the results to the General Assembly. (e) The members of the Docket Committee shall prepare the agenda for the General Assembly before its opening. They shall distribute the agenda to the delegates before the assembly convenes. (d) The announcer shall be responsible for making announcements to the delegates during the General Assembly. (e) The inspector of the absentees shall check the attendance of the delegates. He shall submit the names of those who are absent or who leave the assembly before it adjourns. (f) The inspectors of overtures shall check the overtures and petitions submitted by the delegates to see if any inappropriate element has been overlooked. If any such items are found, they shall bring them to the attention of the General Assembly immediately. They shall follow the advice of the General Assembly on how to handle them. Article 7 The Members of the Special Committees The members of the special committees are those who have been chosen to handle the matters entrusted to them by the General Assembly. The number and the duties of the special committees shall be determined by the General Assembly. They shall be responsible for the matters entrusted to them by the General Assembly, and they shall submit the results of their work no later than the second day after the General Assembly convenes. Article 8 Seminary Trustees The seminary trustees are those who have been commissioned by the General Assembly to the seminary that is either owned by or committed to the General Assembly. The trustees shall be responsible for operating the seminary according to its bylaws. They shall also recommend other persons to the General Assembly to be approved as new trustees. Article 9 The General Secretary 1. Duties and Power (a) The general secretary shall dispose of both internal and external matters pertaining to the General Assembly under the direction of the moderator, within the bounds of the Constitution. He does not represent the denomination. (b) The general secretary shall have the right to speak at the Officers' meetings as a member. He shall report to the General Assembly on the business conducted during his term. (c) The general secretary shall distribute the minutes of the meeting as well as members' contact information to all members, no later than four months after the General Assembly concludes. 2. Election The general secretary shall be nominated by the officers of the General Assembly. The nominee shall be presented to the General Assembly for approval. If the general secretary becomes invalid after the assembly has adjourned, the officers may choose an acting general secretary. 3. Term The term of the general secretary shall be three years, and he may be reelected for no more than one additional term. The annual salary shall be $30,000.00. Article 10 Dual Denomination Membership The General Assembly allows dual membership in World Korean Presbyterian Church(WKPC) and The Presbyterian Church of Korea(PKC). Article 11 World Mission Society As stated in the nonprofit organization's articles and rules, World Mission Society will form and manage a board of trustees(council) and annually report the conditions to the General Assembly. CHAPTER 3 FINANCES Article 12 The Finances of the General Assembly: The Finances of the General Assembly shall consist of the dues paid by the presbyteries and the freewill offerings of individuals. Article 13 The Traveling Expenses of the Delegates: The expenses incurred by the delegates to attend the General Assembly shall be paid by the delegates' local churches. CHAPTER 4 MEETINGS Article 14 The General Assembly: The General Assembly shall meet annually on the Tuesday after the third Sunday in May. The opening time will be 8 pm The meeting place shall be decided at the previous assembly. If the meeting place has to be changed, the officers shall choose the new location. Article 15 The Standing Committees: The standing committees shall meet one day before the assembly convenes in order to prepare the matters that should be reported to the General Assembly. The times and places of these meetings shall be arranged by the Docket Committee. CHAPTER 5 FORMS AND DOCUMENTS Article 16 The Forms to Be Used by the Presbyteries to Report on the Conditions of Their Respective Presbyteries 1. The presbyteries should report on the following matters, including matters for thanksgiving: 2. The conditions of the local churches under the presbytery: (a) Increases in membership (b) Things pertaining to evangelism (c) Movements of the pastors (d) Building projects 3. Matters pertaining to the Sunday School or Bible School 4. Special Events 5. Future Plans 6. Statistics: (a) The number of officers: pastors, elders, evangelists, ordained deacons, kwonsas, and acting deacons (b) The number of households: the families of the adults (14 years old and older) (c) The number of members: those who have been admitted through transfer; those who have been admitted through confession; newly admitted members; baptized infants; baptized adults (d) The number of children in Sunday schools (e) Finances: income, expenditures, total The clerk of the General Assembly shall receive these reports and put the summaries into the minutes of the General Assembly as appendices. Article 17 The Clerk of the General Assembly shall publish the names of the delegates and the agenda of the General Assembly, and distribute these published materials to the delegates at least one month before the General Assembly opens. Article 18 All the reports, overtures, and inquiries shall be submitted to the clerk in duplicate by using the forms approved by the General Assembly. Article 19 All the reports and documents that are to be examined by the Bills and Overtures Committee ought to be submitted to the clerk at least three days before the General Assembly opens. Any business that is to be presented to the assembly, but has not been submitted through the normal process, must have the signature of at least ten delegates to be accepted, and it must be submitted immediately. APPENDIX 1. Amending the Bylaws Any proposed amendment should be sent to the Rules Committee first. The Rules Committee shall study the matter and present its recommendation to the General Assembly. Then the General Assembly shall vote on the proposal. It must receive a two-thirds vote of approval from the delegates present at the assembly to be adopted. 2. An amendment to the Bylaws shall become effective the moment it is adopted. 3. The following titles are not recognized by the denomination and must not be used: (a) “Founding Pastor” (b) “Founding Elder” (c) “Ex-moderator of the Presbytery” (d) “Ex-moderator of the General Assembly”

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Part 6 Constitutional Rules Article 1 Establishment of unorganized churches If you want to prepare a place of worship in a certain area, believe in Jesus Christ, and establish a new church, record the following items and obtain approval from the presbytery through the inspection meeting in the area. 1. Location of the new church 2. New Year Month Day 3. Number of elderly believers and households 4. Number of Church School Students 5. Condition of the chapel building 6. Name of the new church 7. How to Maintain the Church Article 2 Responsibilities of members 1. Members of the church must attend church services and prayer meetings and all church meetings. 2. Members of the church should strive for the development of the church through effort, cooperation, and holy fellowship, and glorify God with love and good deeds. 3. Members of the church must cooperate with the church's expenses and projects with sincerity and spare no effort and money for charity, evangelism, and all good works. 4. We must strive to learn and preach the principles of the Bible, strive to put into practice the Word, and demonstrate the spirit of Jesus Christ in our lives. 5. A church employee who violates Sunday, acts of superstition, or does not pay tithing intentionally, such as drinking, smoking or gambling, will be exempt from office and will be considered as not fulfilling his/her duties as a member of the church. 6. Members of the church must abide by the truth, obey church laws, and obey the church's constitution. Article 3 Rights of members The sovereignty and all rights of the church rest with its members. 1. Members have the right to petition, appeal, and appeal in order according to the constitution of the church. 2. Members of the church have the right to vote and be elected according to the laws of the local church. However, the above rights will be suspended for members who have not attended church services for more than 6 months without any cause. 3. Members have the privilege to serve according to their measure for the body of Christ, the church. Article 4 Sunday Worship 1. The worship service should begin with a silent prayer, and the worship service should be held in a solemn manner with a modest and reverent attitude. 2. Do not undermine the holiness of worship by guiding hymns or praises with strange movements and ungodly manners. 3. During the Sunday worship service, only worship and sacraments are performed, and other services are held on different days, but it is best to keep it as simple as possible. 4. During the Sunday worship service, do not perform any order of commemorating, celebrating, comforting, or congratulating an individual, but worship only God. 5. Do not buy or eat food or engage in any trade on Sundays, refrain from banquets or worldly pleasures, and spend time evangelism, consolation, prayer, and reading the Bible and godly books. Article 5 Sacraments 1. If you have a clear confession of faith and attend church diligently, you are entitled to baptismal questions and answers. 2. Infant baptism can be performed up to the age of 2, and it can be performed even if only one of the parents trusts. 3. When a person who has been baptized as an infant becomes 15 years of age or older, he or she becomes the age to enter the school. 4. It is appropriate for the church to celebrate the sacrament at least twice a year. Advertise it in front of the church one week before the celebration of the sacrament, and prepare the hearts of the members with a prayer meeting. 5. Bury the bread and grape juice left over for the sacrament in a designated place or burn it. Article 6 Election voting by the church 1. Election voting will be done secretly by innocent members with a prayerful heart, so in regards to voting in the church or at any meeting, as in society, artificially conduct an election campaign, write down the name of the person you want to be elected, send it around, invite a visit, Elections using documents or assemblies are prohibited. In the election of church officials, members who are ill, elderly, traveling, or other unavoidable reasons, who have not attended church services for more than 6 months without any cause, will have their election and election rights suspended. 2. In the case of postponed balloting, a vote with more than the number of votes in counting is considered invalid, and a vote with less than the number of votes is considered valid. 3. Invalid votes are not counted in the total number of votes. A void ballot is a ballot that is not a designated ballot, a white ballot, and a misrecorded ballot. Article 7 Free Elders 1. If there is an free elder who can serve the church well, the elder may be included as a member of the board of directors by the resolution of the session. 2. During the celebration of the sacrament, if necessary, an unemployed elder may be entrusted with the task of sharing the sacrament. Article 8 Free butler If the ordained deacon is a free deacon who has been transferred from another church, the church may entrust the mission of the deacon by voting or a resolution of the session. Article 9 Recommendation 1. In addition to the members of the office, the commissioner can be set up and entrusted to visit the church members. Among the faithful men and women, the pastor or the session appoints the commissioner, but the term of office is one year. 2. The Session determines the district (1 district is about 10 households) and entrusts it to the men and women to visit the church members' homes every week or month, visit the unbelieving families, conduct regional prayer meetings, and hold regular monthly inspection meetings. Therefore, report the situation of each area. Article 10 Marriage Ceremony 1. In the wedding ceremony, cumbersome and rude manners should be avoided, performed quietly and simply, and costs should be saved. 2. It is forbidden to pay homage to the deceased's body, photograph, or grave. 3. In order to remarry after the death of one of the spouses, six months must pass after the death of the couple. Article 11 Laying on the sick In the church, except for those who have been ordained as pastors based on the Constitution, it is imperative to refrain from ordaining people for the sake of the sick. Article 12 Documentation Each church must keep the following documents: (1) Various lists of members (2) Minutes of the session (3) Minutes of the Congregational Assembly (4) Minutes of the court meeting (5) Minutes of the board meeting and each group meeting (6) History of this church (7) List of Church Property (8) Church inventory book (9) Various statistical tables (10) Each report file and reference documents

President's Inaugural Address First, I give glory to God for allowing an underprivileged servant to serve as the president of the 47th session of the WPC. I would also like to express my deepest gratitude to all of our members who spared no effort in praying and encouraging me to serve during this session. What I am even more thankful for is that this General Assembly is improving day by day as each year passes. We believe that this is possible because of the dedication and cooperation of our members. But on the other hand, when we look back on this era, we cannot deny that there are challenges and trials. The signs of crisis coming from all over are just miserable. Those crises include the crisis of war, the food crisis due to climate change, the increasingly worsening environmental pollution crisis, the energy crisis, and the gap between the rich and the poor. But more than anything else, the true crisis facing the Lord's ministers is a spiritual crisis. We are threatened by crises such as spiritual indifference toward the church that is getting worse, depletion of spiritual energy among ministers, and loss of spiritual vision and passion in the church. Nevertheless, “We who are called to be good soldiers of Jesus Christ cannot stop in the face of these crises. We must stand together once again with strength, with the power of the name of Jesus Christ and the help of the Holy Spirit. I sincerely hope that we can become partners in overcoming this crisis through the precious spiritual legacy left behind by our ancestors of faith. To this end, I would like to make three actionable promises to work towards this session. First, we will strive to establish a firm identity for our denomination. Based on the Reformed religious heritage handed down by our ancestors, all members will strive to move forward together under the motto, ‘Only for the glory of God.’ Second, we will lead the general assembly to work. In order to become a working general assembly, it must become a mission-centered general assembly. This year, we would like to focus especially on inland missions. We will do our best to ensure that at least one denominational church takes root in a large city with a population of over 1 million. Third, I will do my best to serve you so that we can move toward a harmonious and cooperative general assembly. We hope for the generous cooperation of our members. In general, as any organization grows in size and becomes more active, voices become more diverse, and if it becomes more serious, there is a possibility of conflict. Behind these things, it is easy for a deep foundation of egocentrism to lie, so all members work together to get the job done. We will do our best to handle it. We hope to receive a lot of guidance from our members. Lastly, for a better future development, we will strive to actively discover and involve workers who will work for the next generation so that we can work together. I would like to express my sincere welcome and greetings to all of you who have come to this beautiful, vibrant and romantic city, San Francisco, for the 47th General Assembly.