CHS on Shorter Catechism

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 Although a Baptist with a greater affinity to the Calvinistic 1689 Baptist Confession for obvious reasons, yet CH Spurgeon spoke highly of the Westminster Confession of Faith on a number of occasions (as did other Baptists like BH Carroll) Spurgeon followed through his sentiments here by virtually republishing the Shorter Catechism but with a different answer to the question: Who is to be baptised? and some other minor adaptions. However, the basic and fundamental truths of the Catechism are left intact. The Shorter Catechism is a verifiable gem in the history of theological literature. Those who have the ability to memorise its contents have at their finger tips the best of sound Christian, Calvinist and (drawing on Spurgeon as my witness) even Baptist theology. #RealMeat #NoFluffStuff

   

For my part, I am more and more persuaded that the study of a good Scriptural catechism is of infinite value to our children, and I shall see that it is reprinted as cheaply as possible for your use. Even if the youngsters do not understand all the questions and answers in the “Westminster Assembly’s Catechism,” yet, abiding in their memories, it will be of infinite service when the time of understanding comes, to have known those very excellent, wise, and judicious definitions of the things of God. If we would maintain orthodoxy in our midst, and see good old Calvinistic doctrines handed down from father to son, I think we must use the method of catechising, and endeavour with all our might to impregnate their minds with the things of God. It will be a blessing to them-the greatest of all blessings-a blessing in life and death, in time and eternity, the best of blessings God himself can give.

   

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