Scripture and the Knowledge of God
The Scriptures as the Word of God and the rule of faith and life
Questions 1–5
Q1. What is the chief and highest end of man?
Man's chief and highest end is to glorify God, and fully to enjoy him forever.
Q2. How doth it appear that there is a God?
The very light of nature in man, and the works of God, declare plainly that there is a God; but …
Q3. What is the word of God?
The holy scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the word of God, the only rule of faith and …
Q4. How doth it appear that the scriptures are the word of God?
The scriptures manifest themselves to be the word of God, by their majesty and purity; by the consent of all …
Q5. What do the scriptures principally teach?
The scriptures principally teach, what man is to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of man.