With Luther’s Small Catechism
The Basic Teachings of the Bible
A place to begin. A foundation for life in Christ.
Edited by Christopher Boehnke
Begin with the foundations
The good news. The biblical story. The life of faith.
The Basic Teachings of the Bible brings together the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the biblical story in six acts, and Luther’s Small Catechism. The historic creeds, an introduction to the Book of Concord, and guidance for prayer connect Christian teaching with a life of trust in God.
Use the book for personal reading, new-member instruction, or study with a pastor or small group. Work through it a section at a time, bringing your questions back to Scripture.
Inside the book
Begin your study
01 / Page 1
The Gospel of Jesus Christ
Follow the good news from God’s good creation and humanity’s fall to Christ’s saving work and the gift of salvation. Begin the Gospel study →
02 / Page 9
The Biblical Story in Six Acts
See how the story of Scripture holds together, from creation to the fulfillment of God’s promises. Explore the six-act story →
03 / Page 25
Luther’s Small Catechism
Study the Ten Commandments, the Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, Baptism, Confession, and the Sacrament of the Altar, along with prayers and the Table of Duties. Begin the Small Catechism study →
04 / Page 61
The Two Ways
Consider the paths of life and death and what it means to walk as a follower of Christ. Explore The Two Ways →
05 / Page 67
The Creeds and the Book of Concord
Explore the Apostles’, Nicene, and Athanasian Creeds and an introduction to the Lutheran Confessions. Read the Creeds →
Explore the Book of Concord →
06 / Page 84
Praying God’s Word
Learn to pray the promises and truths of Scripture with confidence in the God who speaks to us. Begin praying God’s Word →
Learning resources
Explore the study sections above, from the Gospel of Jesus Christ to praying God’s Word. Follow them in order or choose a section to explore. For further study, visit these related topics from The Christian Faith.
The Gospel · God’s Law · Prayer · Baptism · Holy Communion
Take the next step
Purchase The Basic Teachings of the Bible on Amazon for personal reading, new-member instruction, or study with your congregation. Have a question about using the book? Contact Christopher Boehnke.
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV). Learn more at the Wartburg Project ↗