Several years before Luther wrote the Small Catechism he had asked \nseveral others to prepare a catechism for the instruction of the young. \nFinally Luther decided to fill the need. During 1528, when he had \nvisited various churches in Saxony, Luther saw the poor instruction \nwhich the people received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By December, 1528, Luther started writing the text of the Small \nCatechism. As each of the chief parts were finished they were printed on\n large charts. Finally an illustrated booklet was published in May, \n1529.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each of the Six Chief Parts of the Catechism covers a different \naspect of the doctrines of the church. In true Lutheran fashion, it \nstarts with the Law, for the Law terrifies the sinner and shows the need\n for the Gospel. Following the Ten Commandments, Luther presents the \nTriune God in the explanation of the Apostles\u2019 Creed. He then instructs \nus how to speak to God through prayer. Finally Luther shows the \nsacraments and the Office of the Keys where the individual Christian \ncomes to know our gracious God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ever since Luther wrote this simple Catechism it has been used for the instruction of young and old alike. Even after 450 years the church looks to the Catechism as the resource for explaining the Christian faith to those people who desire to become communicant members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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