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What do Christians believe?
What duty does God require of us?
For centuries, the Westminster Shorter Catechism has provided clear, concise answers to these questions, grounding generation after generation in the truths of Scripture. In Introducing the Faith: A Study of the Westminster Shorter Catechism, James J. Cassidy offers a fresh exposition of this treasured catechism—faithful to its theological depth yet accessible to readers of all backgrounds.
This book unfolds the biblical system of doctrine taught in the Shorter Catechism, following its twofold structure: what man is to believe concerning God and what duty God requires of man. With pastoral clarity and theological precision, Cassidy explores topics such as creation, covenant, sin, redemption, justification, the law of God, the means of grace, and prayer. Each chapter is brief and direct, ideal for personal study, group instruction, or membership classes.
Along with its companion Reformed Academy video course, Introducing the Faith distills sermon material into a concise and engaging format, adopting John Calvin’s method of brevitas et facilitas—brevity and simplicity. Whether you are new to the Christian faith, training up covenant children, or seeking to renew your understanding of Reformed doctrine, this study is an inviting guide to the riches of God’s word as framed by one of the church’s most beloved and trusted instruments for theological instruction.