Trevin Wax, vice president at the North American Mission Board, and Thomas West, senior pastor of Nashville First Baptist Church, dive into the significance of catechisms in modern faith. They discuss how 'The Gospel Way Catechism' serves as a vital tool for effective discipleship and theological education. The duo highlights the necessity for new catechetical resources that resonate with today's cultural narratives. Lively anecdotes about friendships and cultural influences pepper the conversation, making deep theological insights accessible and engaging.
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What Is a Catechism?
A catechism is a historic discipleship tool using Q&A to help memorize biblical truths about God and the gospel.
It supports understanding faith deeply and distinguishes believers from worldly thinking.
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Catechism as Formational Infrastructure
Catechism acts as scaffolding to hold together the Bible's stories and doctrines.
It serves as formational infrastructure, embedding scripture deeply in hearts and minds.
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Catechism Meets Contemporary Culture
The Gospel Way Catechism addresses cultural narratives like individualism and cancel culture.
It's designed to counter cultural issues while presenting timeless biblical truths in relevant ways.
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The New City Catechism, developed by Tim Keller, presents core Christian beliefs in a question-and-answer format. It's designed for use by individuals, families, and churches. The catechism draws from historical Reformed traditions, offering a concise yet comprehensive exploration of essential doctrines. Its accessibility and adaptability have contributed to its widespread adoption. The catechism aims to equip believers with a strong theological foundation for navigating a secular world.
Kyle Worley is joined by Thomas West and Trevin Wax to discuss their new book, The Gospel Way Catechism.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
What’s all this talk about a catechism? Isn’t the bible enough?
What is the relationship between a catechism and bible study?
What is the response from people when you told them you were working on a catechism?
Why another catechism?
Are catechisms supposed to be contextual?
Can you share an example from your catechism?
What role or value does catechism have in the church?
You can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.
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