Scriptural Texts for Catholic Doctrine

Edited by John Francis Coffey
London Catholic Truth Society No.sc39 (1968)

Click here to download the PDF
Click here to download the EPUB

NOTE: Chapter and verse numbering used throughout this booklet corresponds to the text of the Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition. The numbering of the Psalms, from Ps 9 onwards, is generally one ahead of other Catholic translations, such as Douay and Knox.

ABBREVIATIONS used in this booklet:
Gen Genesis
Ex Exodus
Lev Leviticus
Num Numbers
Deut Deuteronomy
Josh Joshua
Judg Judges
Ruth Ruth
1 Sam 1 Samuel
2 Sam 2 Samuel
1 Kings 1 Kings
2 Kings 2 Kings
1 Chron 1 Chronicles
2 Chron 2 Chronicles
Ezra Ezra
Neh Nehemiah
Job Tobit
Jud Judith
Esther Esther
Job Job
Ps Psalms
Prov Proverbs
Eccles Ecclesiastes
Song Song of Solomon
Wis Wisdom
Sir Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)
Is Isaiah
Jer Jeremiah
Lam Lamentations
Bar Baruch
Ezek Ezekiel
Dan Daniel
Hos Hosea
Joel Joel
Amos Amos
Obad Obadiah
Jon Jonah
Mic Micah
Nahum Nahum
Hab Habakkuk
Zeph Zephaniah
Hag Haggai
Zech Zechariah
Mal Malacchi
1 Mac 1 Maccabees
2 Mac 2 Maccabees

Mt Matthew
Mk Mark
Lk Luke
Jn John
Acts Acts of the Apostles
Rom Romans
1 Cor 1 Corinthians
2 Cor 2 Corinthians
Gal Galatians
Eph Ephesians
Phil Philippians
Col Colossians
1 Thess 1 Thessalonians
2 Thess 2 Thessalonians
1 Tim 1 Timothy
2 Tim 2 Timothy
Tit Titus
Philem Philemon
Heb Hebrews
Jas James
1 Pet 1 Peter
2 Pet 2 Peter
1 Jn 1 John
2 Jn 2 John
3 Jn 3 John
Jude Jude
Rev Revelation (Apocalypse)

INDEX (1) GOD, ONE AND TRIUNE God, 2 Holy Trinity, 2 Jesus Christ, 2 The Holy Spirit, 4

(2) GOD'S CREATURES AND OUTCOME Angels, 6 Children, 5 Man, 5 Soul - Immortality, 5 Mary, 4 Satan - Devils, 6 Sin, 7

(3) GOD'S REMEDIES Apostles, 11 Baptism, 9 Communion of Saints, 9 Confirmation, 9 Grace, 8 Holy Orders, 10 Holy Scriptures, 11 Marriage, 11 Penance, 10 Sacrament of the Sick, 10 The Blessed Eucharist, 10 The Church, 8

(4) GOD'S GIFTS Faith, 12 Hope, 13 Love (Charity), 13 Prayer, 14

(5) THE LAST THINGS Death, 15 Heaven, 16 Hell (Gehenna), 15 Purgatory, 15

(1 ) GOD, ONE AND TRIUNE

GOD Only one God. Deut 32:39. Is 43:10; 44:6-8; 45:5. Hos 13:4. Mal 2:10. 1Cor 8:5. Eph 4:6.

God is Spirit. Jn 4:24. Cf. also 1 Jn 4 :8, for God is Love.

God is Creator. Gen 1:1. Job 26:13. Ps 33:6; 148:5. Prov 8:22-31. Sir 24:8. 2 Mac 7:28. Jn 1:3. Col 1:16. Heb11:3.

Is unbounded. 1 Kings 8:27. Jer 23:24. Acts 7:48-49.

Is omnipresent. Ps 139:7. Wis 1:7. Sir 16:17-18. Jer 23:24. Amos 9:2-3. Eph 1:23.

Is omnipotent. Gen 17:1; 28:3; 35:11; 43:14. Ex 6:3. Rev 1:8, 4:8; 11:17; 16:14; 21:22.

God the Mighty. Gen 49:24. Ps 24:8; 50:1. Is 10:21. Jer 32:18. 2 Mac 11:13.

God is Merciful. Ex 34:6. 2 Chron 30:9. Ps 25:6; 51:1. Is 63.7. Lk 6.36. Rom 11:32. Eph 2:4. Jas 5:11.

Source of life and holiness. Rom 6:23. Gal 6:8. Eph 1:4-5. 1 Thess 4:3. 2 Thess 2:13-17.

Is Judge of the world. 1 Sam 2:10. 1 Chron 16:33. Ezek 18:30. Mt 16:27. Acts 17:31. Rom 2:16. 2 Tim 4:1. 1 Pet 4:5.

HOLY TRINITY Foreshadowing of plurality of Persons in O.T. Gen 1:26;3:22; 11:7; 18:1-5, 9-10, 16, 22, 33.

Action of Triune Godhead in N.T. Mt 3:16-17. Lk 1 :35; 3:21-22.

Plurality of Persons as mentioned in N.T. Jn 14:15, 26; 15:26. Acts 1:6-8. Rom 8:9. 1 Cor 6:10-11. Eph 4:4-6. 1 Pet1:2. 1 Jn 5:6-7. Jude 20.21.

Baptism given in name of Trinity. Mt 28:19.

Blessing given in name of Trinity. 2 Cor 13:14.

JESUS CHRIST Son of God. Mt 16:16; 26:63-64. 1 Jn 4:15.

Only begotten of Father. Jn 1:14; 3:16, 18. 1 Jn 4:9.

Is Messiah (Greek: Christos). Is 7:14; 9:6. Jer 23:5; 30:9. Ezek 34:23. Mic 5:2. Zech 9:9. (Cf.) Jn 1:41; 4:25-26.

Christ is true God. Jn 1:1; 5:18; 8:58; 20:28. Phil 2:6. Col 1:15-19; 2:9. Tit 2:13.

Christ is true Man (proved by his dying). Mt 26:38, 27:50. Mk 15:37. Lk 23:46. Jn 1:14; 19:30. Acts 2:22; 3:22. Phil 2:7. Tim 2:5. Heb 2:17. 1 Jn 1:2.

Called First and Last. Is 41:4, 44:6. (Cf.) Rev 1:17; 2:8.

Called Alpha and Omega. Rev 1:8; 21:6. (Cf.) Rev 22:13-16.

Is King of Kings. Rev 1:5. (Cf.) Rev 17:14. 1 Tim 1:17. (Cf.) Rev 15:3.

Is Power and Wisdom of God. 1 Cor 1:24.

Is the Glory of God. 1 Cor 2:8. Heb 1:3. Jas 2:1. Rev 21:23.

Is Eternal. Mic 5:2. Jn 1:1. Col 1:17. Heb 1:10.

Is Omniscient. Ps 139. (Cf.) Lk 6:8. Jn 6:64; 13:11; 16:13; 21:17.

Is Unchangeable. Mal 3:6. (Cf.) Heb 1 :12; 13:8.

Is Lord of all. Acts 10:36. Rom 10:12.

DEATH OF CHRIST Foretold in O.T. Ps 22:69. Wis 2:10-20. Is 1:5-6; 53. Jer 11:19. Lam 1:12. Zech 11:12-13. (Cf.) Lk 24:46.

For our Salvation. Is 53:4-10. Mt 20:28. Lk 24:46. Jn 12:24. Rom 5. Eph 5:2. 1 Pet 1:18; 2:24. 1 Jn 2:2. 1 Thess 5:10.

RESURRECTION OF CHRIST Foretold in O.T. Ps 16:10. (Cf.) Acts 13:35.

Foretold by Christ. Mt 17:23; 20:19. Mk 9:9; 14:28. Lk 9:22; 18:33. Jn 2:19; 10:18.

Guarantee of our Faith. 1 Cor 15:17.

Signifies our new birth. Rom 6:4. Col 2:12. 1 Pet 1:3.

Proven by manifestations to disciples. Mt 28:9. Mk 16:9. Lk 24:13-35. Jn 20:26; 21:1. Acts 1:3. 1 Cor 15:6.

Assurance of our own resurrection. Rom 6:5. 1 Cor 15:49. 2 Cor 4:14. Phil 3:21.

ASCENSION Ascended into heaven. Mk 16:19. Lk 24:50. Jn 20:17. Acts 1:3-9. Eph 4:10. 1 Tim 3:16. 1 Pet 3:22.

Exalted in glory. Jn 12:16. Acts 2:32-33; 4:10-11; 7:55. Rom 8:34. Eph 1:20. Phil 2:9. Col 3:1.

SECOND COMING Will return in glory. Dan 7:13. Mt24:30; 25:31, 26:64. 1 Thess 4:16. Rev 1:7.

At a time unknown. Mt 24:44; 25:13. Mk 13:35. Lk 12:40, 46. 1 Thess 5:2. 2 Pet 3:10. Rev 3:3; 16:15.

Will come as Judge. Jn 5:22. Acts 10:42; 17:31. 2 Tim 4:1. 1 Pet 4:5. Rev 20:12-13.

Judge of the living and dead. Acts 10:42. Rom 2:16. 2 Tim 4:1. 1 Pet 4:5.

For completion of salvation of just. Rom 2:7. 1 Cor 1:8. Phil 3:21. Heb 9:28. 1 Pet 1:5.

We should look for his coming. Rom 8:23. 1 Cor 1:7. Phil 3:20. Col 3:1-4. 1 Tim 1:1. Heb 10:37. 2 Pet 3:12.

THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit called Counsellor. Jn 14:16, 26; 15:26; 16:7.

Called the Spirit of Truth. Jn 15:26. 1 Jn 5:7.

Sent by Jesus. Jn 15:26; 16:7.

From Father. Lk 11:13. Jn 3:34; 15:26. 1 Thess 4:8. 1 Jn 3:24.

Proceeds from Father. Jn 15:26; 16:13.

Is given at baptism. Mt 3:11-16. Lk 3:16. Jn 1:33. Acts 1:5; 2:38; 11:16.

Is given at confirmation. Acts 1:8; 8:15; 10:44; 19:6.

Through the imposition of hands. Acts 8:17; 9:17; 13:2-4; 19:6.

Holy Spirit dwells in us. Jn 14:17. Acts 2:33. Rom 5:5. 1 Cor 3:16; 6:19. Gal 3:14. Eph 1:13. 2 Tim 1:14.

Gifts of Holy Spirit. Is 11:1-3; 61:1-2. Lk 4:18-19.

Teacher and revealer of Truth. Jn 14:26; 16:13. Acts 5:32; 9:31. 1 Cor 2:10. Eph 3:5.

Inspires men. Acts 4:8; 6:10; 7:55.

Inspired writing of Scriptures. Acts 3:21. 2 Tim 3:16. 2 Pet 1:21.

(2) GOD'S CREATURES AND OUTCOME

MARY Foretold in O.T. Is 7:14. Mic 5:2-3.

Conceived without sin. Gen 3:15. Lk 1:28.

A Virgin. Is 7:14. Mt 1:18-25. Lk 1:27,34.

Maintained her virginity. Typified in Ezek 44:2. Lk 1:34.

Mother of God. Is 9:6. Mt 1:23, Lk 1:32, 35, 43; 2:11. Gal 4:4.

Highly blessed. Lk 1:28, 48.

Was to suffer many sorrows. Lam 1:12. Lk 2:34-35, 48. Jn 19:25.

Meditated on Jesus' words. Lk 2:51.

Pondered events in Jesus' life. Lk 2:19.

Requested Jesus' first miracle. Jn 2:1-12.

Given to us as our mother. Jn 19:25-27.

Devoted herself to prayer. Acts 1:14.

MAN Created by God. Gen 1:26-27; 2:7. Job 33:4. Ps 8:5. Eccles 12:7. Wis 2:23; 10:1. Sir 17:1. 2 Mac 7:28. Mt 19:4. Mk 10:6.

Created man and woman. Gen 1:27. Mt 19:4. Mk 10:6. 1 Cor 11:8.

Man head of woman. Eph 5:23.

In exalted state. Gen 1:26; 2:8.

Forfeited by sin. Gen 3. Wis 2:24. Sir 25:24. Ezek 28:12-17. Rom 5:12. 1 Cor 15:21. 1 Tim 2:14.

Prone to temptation. Rom 7:15-23. 1 Cor 7:5. Eph 6 :11. 1 Thess3 :5. 2 Tim 3:12. Jas 4:2. 1 Pet 2:11; 5:8.

Offends God by sin. 2 Sam 12:13. Ps 32:5. Is 1:2. Jer 2:29. Hos 7:13. Rom 1:18-32; 6:1. Gal 5:17. Eph 4:30; 5:3. Col 3:5.

Subject to death. 2 Sam 14:14. Job 14.5. Wis 2:24. Sir 25:24. Rom 5:12-14; 6:23. 1Cor 15:21-22. Heb 9:27.

Raised to new dignity by Christ. Rom 5:8; 8:9-11. Eph 2:6. Col 2:12; 3:1.

Will be judged on merits. Acts 17:31. Rom 2:6, 11; 14:10. 2 Cor 5:10; 11:15. Col 3:25. Heb 11:6. 1 Pet 1:17. Rev 20:13.

Promised future resurrection. 2 Cor 4:13-14. Phil 3:11. 1 Thess 4:14. 2 Tim 2:11.

Heaven as reward for good. Mt 5:12. Col 1:5. Heb 10:34.

SOUL - IMMORTALITY Soul created by God. Gen 2:7. Eccles 12:7. Is 57:16. Zech 12:1.

Made in God's image. Gen 1:26-27. 1 Cor 11:7. Col 3:10.

Distinct from body. Mt 10:28. Acts 2:27. 1 Thess 5:23. Heb 4:12.

Soul departs body at death. Gen 35:18. Eccles 12:7. Lk 12:20.

Soul survives death of body. Gen 35:18. 1 Sam 28:19. 1 Kings 17:22. Mt 10:28. Lk8:55.

Committed to God's care at death. Ps 31:5. Acts 7:59. 1 Pet 4:19.

Souls of just in heaven. Wis 3:1 ff. Rev 6:9; 8:3; 20:4.

Soul subject to temptation. 1 Pet 2:11. 2 Pet 2:14.

Nothing compensates for loss of soul. Mt 16:26. Mk 8:36.

Saving our souls. Jas1:21; 5:20. 1 Pet 1:9.

CHILDREN Children are a blessing from God. Ps 115:14; 127:3-5; 128:3-6; 144:12. Prov 17:6.

Childlessness considered a reproach. Gen 16:4; 30:1. 1 Sam 1:6, 11. Is 4:1. Lk 1:25.

Children obliged to honour their parents. Ex 20:12. Lev 19:3. Deut 5:16. Sir 3:1-16. Mt 15:4. Mk 7:10; 10:19. Lk 18:20. Eph 6:2-3.

Jesus obeyed his parents. Lk 2:51.

Children blessed by Jesus. Mt 19:13. Mk 10:13, 16. Lk 18:15.

To welcome a child is to welcome Jesus. Mt 18:5,10:40, 25:40. Mk 9:37. Lk 9:48.

Discipline good for children. Deut 8:5. Prov 3:12; 13:24; 22:15; 23:13-14; 29:15, 17. Wis 11:9-10. Sir 30:1-3. Eph 6:4.

Scandal must not be given to children. Mt 18:6. Mk 9:42. Lk 17:2.

Christians must be guiltless as children. Ps 131:1-2. Mt 18:3. Mk 10:15. Lk 18:17. 1 Jn 2:1, 12; 4:4; 5:21.

...but adult in thinking. 1 Cor 3:1-3, 13:11. Heb 5:11-14. 1 Pet 2:2.

ANGELS Angels created by God. Neh 9:6. Jn 1:3. Rom 11:36. Col 1:16. 1 Cor 8:6.

Angels are servants of God. Job 4:18. Ps 103:20.

Angels are messengers sent by God. Gen 24:7. Num 20:16. 1 Chron 21:15. 2 Chron 32:21. Dan 3:28; 6:22. Lk 1:19, 26. Acts 12:11.

Called sons of God. Deut 32:8. Job 1:6; 2:1; 38:7. Ps 29:1 ; 82:1 ; 89:6.

Called holy ones of God. Job 5:1; 15:15. Ps 89:7. Dan 4:13; 8:13.

God manifests himself as Angel of the Lord. Gen 16:7, 13; 18:1-33; 21:17-18; 22:11; 31:11-13. Ex 3:2. Judg 2:1; 6:11-24; 13:21-22.

Names of three angels. Raphael. Tob 3:16-17; 5:4; 12:11-15.

Gabriel. Dan 8:16; 9:21. Lk 1:19,26.

Michael. Dan 10:13, 21; 12:1. Jude 9. Rev 12:7.

Angels are ministering spirits. Ps 91:11. Dan 7:10. Mt 4:11. Mk 1:13. Lk 22:43. Heb1:14

Guardian angels. Tob 12:12. Mt 18:10. Acts12:11, 15.

Angels gather elect at Christ's return. Mt 24:31. Mk 13:27. 1 Cor 15:52.

Angels will accompany Christ at his parousia. Mt 16:27; 25:31. Mk 8:38. 1 Thess 4:16.

Man made a little lower than angels. Gen 1:26, 28; 3:5. Ps 8:5. Wis 2:23. Sir 17:1-14.

SATAN - DEVILS Devils are fallen angels. Is 14:12. Lk 10:18. Jude 6. Rev 12:7-9.

Caused man to fall. Gen 3. 1 Kings 22:19-23. Job 1:6ff. Wis 2:24. Zech 3:1-2.

Permitted to tempt man. 1 Kings 22:22. Job 1:12. Mt 4:1. Mk1:13. Lk 4:2. Jn 13:2. Acts 5:3. 1 Cor 7:5. 2 Cor 2:11.

Can appear as angel of light. 2 Cor 11:14. Rev 2:2; 16:14.

Can take possession of our bodies. Mt 8:28; 9:32; 12:43-45; 15:22. Mk 5:1-13; 9:14. Lk 4:33; 8:2; 11 :24-26. Acts 8:7.

Can be exorcized. Mt 8:29; 9:33; 10:1. Mk 1:25-26; 6 :7, 13. Lk 8:2; 9:1. Acts 5:16.

...by God's power. Mk 9:38;16:17. Lk 9:49. Acts 10:38. Jas 2:19.

Some exorcized only by prayer and fasting. Mt 17:21. Mk 9:29.

Can tempt us away from God. Eph 4:27; 6:11. 1 Tim 5:15. Jas 4:7.

Called the god of this world. Jn 12:31; 14:30; 16:11. 2 Cor 4:4. Eph 2:2; 6:12. 1 Jn 5:19.

Goes around like a roaring lion. Ps 22:13. 1 Pet 5:8.

Power broken by Christ's sacrifice. Mt 12:28. Lk 8:31; 10:17. Jn 3:35; 12:31. Eph 6:11. Col 1:13. 1 Jn 3:8. Rev 12:11.

Devils afraid of Gospel. Mt 8:29. Jas 2:19.

Is loosed during millennium. Rev 20:7.

Will suffer eternal torment. Mt 25:41. Rev 14:10-11; 19:20; 20:10.

SIN Sin is rebellion against God. Num 15:30. Deut 32:5. 2 Sam 12:9. Job 35:6. Is 1:2; 48:8. Bar 4:8.

Sin is failure to attain God's glory. Rom 3:23. (Cf.) Rom 5:2.

Sin alienates us from God. Rom 1:18-32. Eph 4:18. Col 1:21. 1 Pet 1:18.

Sin makes us slave of sin. Jn 8:34. Rom 6:16-19. 2 Pet 2:19.

Sin is cause of death. Gen 3.17-19. Wis 1:12; 2:24. Sir 25.24. Rom 5:12; 6 11. 1 Cor 15:21.

Sin is from devil. Jn 8:44. Acts 13.10. 1 Jn 3.8-10.

Degrees of sin. 1 Jn 5:16-17.

The unforgivable sin. Mt 12:31-32. Lk 12:10.

Sins that exclude us from God's kingdom. 1 Cor 6:9-10. Gal 5:19-21. Eph 5:3-5. Col 3:5-10. Heb 13:4-5.

God desires sinner's return. Is 49:14-16. Jer 3:12; 31:20. Ezek 18:23; 33:11. Lk 15:20-24, 32; 18:13; 19:10. Jn 8:11. Rom 11:32. 2 Pet 3:9.

Only God can forgive sin. Mk 2:7. Lk 5:21.

Christ forgives sins. Mt 9:2-6. Mk 2:10. Lk 5:24; 7:48. Jn 5:14.

...delegated power to apostles. Jn 20:23. 2 Cor 5:18.

(3) GOD'S REMEDIES

GRACE Grace is a free gift of God. Ps 84:11. Zech 12:10. Jn 1:16; 3:27. Rom 3:24; 4:2-5, 16; 5:15-17; 9:14-18; 11:6. 1 Cor 4:7. 1 Pet 5:10.

Grace is given through Jesus. Jn 1:17. Rom 1:5. Gal 1:6. Eph 2:7. 1 Tim 1:14. 2 Tim 1:9.

Jesus is grace of God. Mt 21:37. Jn 3:16-17. Rom 3:24. 2 Cor 8:9. Gal 4:4. Tit 2:11. Heb 2:11.

God's grace is inexhaustible. Rom 5:17. 2 Cor 4:15, 9:8. Eph 1:7; 2:7. 1 Tim 1:14.

Riches come from throne of grace. Eph 3:12. Heb 4:16.

Grace makes us strong in faith. Acts 4:33; 6:8; 14:3; 20:32. Rom 1:11; 16:25. 1 Cor 1:7-8. 2 Thess 2:16-17; 3:3.

Grace needed to spread the faith. Acts 18:27. Rom 1:5.

Grace prepares us for eternal life. Rom 5:2; 6:23. Tit 1:2. 1 Pet 1:13.

God gives grace to the humble. Prov 3:34. Jas 4:6. 1 Pet 5:5.

Grace demands a response. 1 Cor 15:10. 2 Cor 11:23. Eph 2:10. Phil 2:12-13.

By grace we grow in knowledge of Christ. 2 Pet 3:18.

Mary is full of grace. Lk 1:28, 42.

Grace more plentiful than sin. Rom 5:15, 20; 6:1. 2 Cor 12:9.

Grace can be lost. Heb 12:15. Jude 4.

Grace and peace wished in greetings. Rom 1:7. 1 Cor 1:3. 2 Cor 1:2. Gal 1:3. Eph 1:2. Phil 1:2. Col 1:2. 1 Thess 1:1. 2 Thess 1:2. Philem 3. 1 Tim 1:2. 2 Tim 1:2, Tit 1:4. Heb 13:25. Etc, etc.

THE CHURCH Foretold in O.T. Tob 13:11-18. Is 2:2-3. Bar 5:3. Hos 2: 14-24. Mic 4:1 -3.

Called Church of God. 1 Tim 3:15.

Founded by Christ. Mt 16:18; 28:19. Mk 16:15. 1 Cor 3:11. Eph 2:20. 1 Pet 2:4-6.

Is Body of Christ. Rom 12:4. 1 Cor 12:12. Eph 1:22-23; 5:22. Col 1:18.

Christ is head of Church. Eph 1:22; 5:23. Col 1:18.

Purchased by Christ's blood. Acts 20:28. Eph 5:25. Heb 9:12.

Is everlasting. Mt 16:18; 28:20.

Is visible. Mt 5:14. Mk 4:30-32. Eph 2:19-22.

Is infallible. Mt 16:18; 28:20. Mk 16:16. Lk 10:16. 1 Tim 3:15.

Authority of Church. Mt 16:19; 18:18. Jn 20:23.

Members to be holy. 1 Cor 1:2. Col 3 12.

Growth of Church. Acts 2:41; 2:47; 5:14; 6:7; 11:24.

Christ is cornerstone. Ps 118:22. Mt 21:42. Mk 12:10. Lk 20.17. Acts 4:11. EPh 2:20. 1 Pet 2:4, 7.

Built on apostles. 1 Cor 3:10. Eph 2:20. Rev 21:14.

Good and bad members. Mt 13:41-48; 22:10.

COMMUNION OF SAINTS Unity of all Christians. Jn 15:5. Rom 12:4. 1 Cor 6:12-20; 10:17; 12:4-27. Eph 2:19; 5:30. Cor 1:18, 24; 2:19; 3:15.

Praying for each other. Jer 15:1. Acts 12:5. Rom 15.30. 2 Cor 13:7. Eph 6:18. Col 4:3. 1 Thess 5:25. 2 Thess 3:1. Heb 13:18. Jas 5:16.

Intercession of saints. Tob 12:12. 2 Mac 15:14. Rev 5:8; 8:4.

We are surrounded by saints. Heb 12:1.

Saints now in heaven. 1 Thess 3:13. Heb 11:40; 12:23. 1 Pet 3:19. Rev 6:9.

Miracles through relics. Acts 5:15; 19:11-12.

All called to be saints. Eph 1:4-6, 12, 14.

BAPTISM Foreshadowed in O.T. Ezek 36 :25. (Cf.) 1 Pet 3:20-21.

John's baptism preparatory. Mk 1:4,8. Acts 1:5, 11:16; 19:4.

Administered by disciples. Jn 4:2.

In Christ's name. Acts 2:38; 8:16; 10:48; 19:5. Rev 14:1; 22 4.

In name of Trinity. Mt 28:19.

For all mankind. Mt 28:19. Mk 16:15-16. Lk 24:47. Acts 2:38.

Baptized into Christ. 1 Cor 12:13. Gal 3:27.

Baptized into Christ's death. Rom 6:3.

Baptized to new life. Rom 6:4. Tit 3:5.

With water and Holy Spirit. Jn 3:5. Eph 5:26. Tit 3:5.

Only one baptism. Eph 4:5.

Necessity of baptism. Mk 16:16. Jn 3:5.

For our redemption. 1 Jn 5:6.

For sanctified. 1 Cor 6:11. Eph 5:26.

For justification. 1 Cor 6:11.

Our assurance of resurrection. Rom 6:3-5. 1 Cor 15:29.

A free gift of God. Tit 3:5.

CONFIRMATION Is indwelling of Holy Spirit. Jn 14:17. Acts 2:4; 10:44.

Promised by Christ. Jn 14:16, 26; 15:26.

Conferred by imposition of hands. Acts 8:17; 19:6.

Distinct from baptism. Acts 8:15.

Received before baptism. Acts 10:44.

Received after baptism. Acts 2:38; 8:14-17; 19:5-6.

PENANCE God forgives sin. Mk 2:7. Lk 5:21.

Christ has power to forgive sin. Mt 9:6. Mk 2:10. Lk 5:24. Col 3:13.

Confession instituted by Christ. Jn 20:22-23.

Forgiveness is through Christ. 2 Cor 2:10.

Is for reconciliation with Christ. 2 Cor 5:18.

Reconciliation is from Christ. Rom 5:11. Col 1:20. Heb 1:3.

Power is delegated by Christ. Jn 20:23. 2 Cor 5:18.

Degrees of sin. 1 Jn 5:16.

THE BLESSED EUCHARIST Called the Lord's Supper. 1 Cor 11:20.

Called the Agape (Love-Feast) Jude 12.

Called the Breaking of Bread. Acts 2-42.

Promised by Christ. Jn 6:27-59.

Instituted by Christ. Mt 26:26-29. Mk 14:22. Lk 22:15-20. 1 Cor 11:23-25.

Christ actuaily present in. Mt 26:26. Mk 14:22. Lk 22:19. Jn 6:35, 41, 51-58. 1 Cor 11:27-29

Commemoration of Calvary. Mt 26:28. Lk 22:19-20. 1 Cor 10.16; 11:25-26.

Uniting us to Christ. Acts 2:42. Rom 12:5. 1Cor10:17.

May receive bread or wine only. Lk 24:30. Jn 6:51, 57-58. Acts 20:7. 1 Cor 10:17; 11:27.

Source of divine life. Jn 6.27, 33, 50, 51, 58. (Cf.) 1 Cor 11:30.

Jesus is Bread of Life. Jn 6:35, 41, 48, 51.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Oil used in anointing of sick. Mk 6:13. Jas 5:14.

Received with prayer of faith. Jas 5:15.

In the name of the Lord. Jas 5:14.

Also forgives sins. Jas 5:15.

Restores person to health. Mk 6:13. Jas 5:15.

HOLY ORDERS Duties and functions of O.T. priests. Deut 33:7-11.

Melchizedek priesthood superior to Aaronic priesthood. Heb 7:1-17; 8:1-13.

Melchizedek a type of Christ. Ps 110:4. Heb 5 :6, 10; 6:20.

Perfect priesthood of Christ. Heb 3:1-4, 7:27; 8:4-6; 9:12-14, 25,10:5.

Calling of apostles. Mt 10:1; 16:16-19. Lk 6:13, 22:32. Jn 21:15-17.

Consecration of apostles. Jn 20:22.

Sending of apostles. Mt 28:19. Mk 16:15. Lk 24:47. Jn 20:21.

Transmission of priesthood. 1 Tim 4:14; 5:22. 2 Tim 1:6. Tit 1:5.

Functions of priests. Mal 1:11. Mt 28:19. Jn 20:23. 1 Cor 11:24. Jas 5:14.

Degress of authority. 1 Cor 12:28. Eph 4:11. 1 Thess 5:12. Jas 3:1.

Priesthood of believers. Eph 2:19-20. 1 Pet 2:5, 9.

Pray for priestly vocations. Mt 9:37-38. Lk 10:2.

MARRIAGE Ordained by God. Gen 1:28; 2:18. Tob 8:5-7. Mt 19:6.

Marriage likened to Christ and his Church. Eph 5:21-23.

Two in one flesh. Gen 2:23-24. Mt 19:3-6. Eph 5:31.

Couples to respect each other. 1 Cor 7:4. Eph 5:21-25, 33. Col 3:18-19.

Union is holy. 1 Cor 7:13-14. Eph 5:25-26.

For procreation of children. Gen 1:28.

Continence good for short periods. 1 Cor 7:1-5.

Children a blessing from God. Gen 24:60; 30:1-3. Ps 127:3. 1 Sam 1:6. Lk 1:25.

Divorce not permitted. Mt 5:32; 19:9. Mk 10:2-12. Lk 16:18. 1 Cor 7-10.

Death dissolves marriage. Rom 7:2. 1 Cor 7:39.

Celibacy a higher calling. Mt 19:12. 1 Cor 7:8, 25, 38.

HOLY SCRIPTURE Scriptures inspired by God. Acts 1:16. Rom1:2. 2 Tim 3:16. 1 Pet 1:10. 2 Pet 1:21.

Called the Word of God. 1 Thess 2:13. Heb 4:12.

Called a two-edged sword. Ps 149:6. Heb 4:12. Rev 1:16.

Some things hard to understand. 2 Pet 3:16.

Have need of an interpreter. Acts 8:30-31. 2 Pet 3:16.

Purpose and uses of Holy Scriptures. Rom 15:4; 16:26. 1 Cor 10:11. 2 Tim 3:15-17.

No Scripture subject to private interpretation. 2 Pet 1:20-21.

Learnt from childhood. Deut 6:7; 11:19; 31:12-13. 2 Tim 3:15.

Blessed for believing. Lk 11:23. Rev 22:7.

APOSTLES Apostles are those who are sent. Mt 28:19. Mk 6:7ff; 16:15. Lk 24:47. Jn 4:38; 17:18; 20:21.

Called by Christ. Mt 10:2-4. Mk 3:13-19. Lk 6:12-16. Acts 1:13.

Holy Spirit poured out on apostles. Acts 1:8; 2:3-4.

Apostles are witnesses to Christ. Lk 24:48. Jn 15:27. Acts 1:8, 21-22; 2:32; 3:15; 4:33; 5:32; 10:39; 13:31; 22:15.

Apostles shall judge the world. Mt 19:28. Lk 22:30. 1 Cor 6:2. Rev 20:4.

Church built on apostles. Mt 16:18. Eph 2:20. Rev 21:14.

Primacy given to Peter. Mt 16:18. Lk 22:31-32. Jn 1:42; 21 :15-17.

Paul called to be an apostle. Acts 9:15. Rom 1:1. 1 Cor 9:1; 15:8-10. 2 Cor 5:20. Gal 1:15, 17.

Paul apostle of Gentiles. Acts 9:15; 22:15. Rom 11:13. Gal 2:8. 1 Tim 2:7.

Functions of apostles. Acts 2:42; 4:35; 6:2; 15:6. 1 Cor 3:9; 4:1; 11:23; 15:1. 2 Cor 5:20; 6:1.

(4) GOD'S GIFTS

FAITH God is faithful and true. Ps 89:33-37. Rom 3:3-4. 1 Cor 1:9. 1 Thess 5:24. 2 Thess 3:3. 2 Tim 2:13. Heb 10:23; 11:11. Rev 19:11.

Has power to implement promises. Jer 32:17. Mt 19:26. Lk 1:37 ; 18:27. Rom 4:21. Heb 6:17; 11:19.

Faith is demanded by Christ. Mt 9:28. Mk 4:40. Lk 8:25. Jn 6:35; 8:24; 9:35.

Christians called believers (men of faith). Acts 5:14; 9:42; 14:1; 15:7. Rom 4:24. 1 Cor 1:21. 1 Tim 4:12.

Just man lives by faith. Hab 2:4. Rom 1:17; 3:21-22, 26. Gal 3:11. Heb 10:38.

Faith is assurance of things hoped for. Rom 1:16; 4:20. 2 Cor 4:18. Heb 11:1.

Life for all who believe with faith. Rom 6:8; 10:10. 2 Cor 4:13-14. Eph 1:19. Col 2:12. 1 Thess 4:14. 2 Tim 1:10. 1 Pet 1:5.

Faith calls for obedience. Acts 6:7. Rom 1:5; 6:16-17; 15:18; 16:19, 26. 2 Cor 10:6. 2 Thess 1:8. Heb 5:9; 11:8. 1 Pet 1:22.

Faith is confirmed with baptism. Acts 2 :41; 8:12-13; 10:44-48; 16:14-15, 31-33; 18:8; 19:2-5. 1 Cor 1:14-17. Heb 10:22.

...and we become sons of God. Jn 1:12. Gal 3:26; 4:5-7.

Faith comes from preaching. Acts 4:1-4; 8:5-6, 31; 17:11. Rom 10:14-17. 2 Cor 1:19. Col 1:23. 1 Tim 3:16. Heb 4:2-3.

Without faith we cannot please God. Rom 2:7-8. Heb 11:6.

Faith and good works are complementary. Gal 5:6. 1 Thess 1:3. 2 Thess 1:11. Jas 2:17, 20, 26.

Some heroes of the faith. Sir 44:1-50:21. Heb 11:1-40.

HOPE God called hope of Israel. Ps 130:7; 131:3. Jer 14:8; 17:13, 50:7. Acts 28:20.

Israel looked for future hope. Is 61.1-11. Jer 29:11; 31:17. Hos 2:21-23.

Hope comes from God. Rom 15:13. 2 Thess 2:16.

Hope comes from Holy Spirit. Acts 1:8; 2:33. Rom 5:5. Gal 5:5.

Christians hope in God. 1 Tim 5:5; 6:17. 1 Pet 1: 21; 3:5.

Christians hope in Christ. Gal 5:4-5. Col 1:5. 1 Thess 1:3. 1 Tim 1:1. Tit 2:13. Heb 6:18-20.

Christ is our hope of glory. Rom 5.1-2. Eph 2:13-17. Col 1:27. Tit 3:7. 1 Pet 1:3.

The hope to which we are called. Rom 5:2. Eph 1:18; 4:4. Col 1:23. Heb 3:1.

Christians hope for resurrection. Acts 2:26; 23:6; 24:15; 26:6. Rom 8.23-24. Heb 11:1.

Christians saved through hope. Rom 8:24. 1 Thess 5:8.

Hope leads to holiness. 1 Jn 3:3.

We Should persevere in hope. Heb 3:6; 6:11.

We should hope with patience. Rom 8:25; 12:12; 15:4. 1 Thess 1:3.

Abraham a model of hope. Rom 4:18.

No hope for unbelievers. 1 Cor 15:14, 19. Eph 2:12. 1 Thess 4:13.

LOVE (CHARITY) God is love. 1 Jn 4:8, 16.

God has first loved us. Eph 5:2. 1 Jn 3:16; 4:9-10, 19.

Because God so loved the world he sent his Son. Zech 12:10. Mt 21:37. Jn 3:16. Rom 8:32. 1 Jn 4:9-10, 14.

Christ gave himself to death for love of us. Jn 15:13. 2 Cor 5:14. Gal 2:20. Eph 5:2, 25.

Holy Spirit is channel of love. Rom 5:5; 8:16; 15:30. Gal 4:6.

Love of God must be exclusive. Mt 6:24. Lk 16:13. 1 Jn 2:15.

God must be loved whole heartedly. Deut 6:5. Mt 22:37. Mk 12:30, 33. Lk 10:27. 1 Jn 5:2.

Perfect love casts out fear. Rom 8:15. 2 Tim 1:7. 1 Jn 2:28; 4:18.

To love Jesus is to keep his word. Deut 11:1. Jn 14:15, 21, 23. 1 Jn 2:5; 3:24; 5:3.

Love is the greatest virtue. Rom 13:8-10. 1 Cor 13:13. Gal 5:6.

Without love no virtue or gift has value. 1 Cor 13:1-10. Gal 5:6.

We must love one another. Lev 19:18, 34. Deut 10:19. Mt 19.19, 22:39. Mk 12.31, 33. Lk 10:27. Jn 13:34-35. Acts 4:32. Rom 13:9. Gal 5:14. Jas 2:8. 1 Jn 4:20-21.

Enemies must also be loved. Job 31 :29-30. Mt 5:43-47. Lk 6:27-36; 10:29-37. Rom 12:14-21.

Love manifests itself in almsgiving. Deut 15:7, 11. Mt 25:34-45. Mk 12:41-44. Lk 21:1-4. 1 Cor 13:3. 2 Cor 8:1-8; 9:7. Jas 2:16. 1 Jn 3:17-18.

Husband and wife should love one another. Eph 5:25. Col 3:19.1 Pet3:7.

PRAYER Prayer is praise of God. 1 Chron 29:13. 2 Chron 20:21-22. Ps 21:13; 22:23; 89:5; 113:1; 148; 149; 150. Lk 19:37. Rev 19:5.

Petition to God. Ex 32:1113; 33:17; 34:9. Josh 7:6. Mt 7:7-11. Mk 11:24. Jn 16:23. Phil 4:6.

Thanksgiving to God. Neh 12:8, 46. Tob 13:1ff. Jud 16:1ff. Ps35:18; 109:30. Sir 51:1ff. 2 Cor 4:15. Phil 4:4-6. Rev 7:12.

Prayer to be made with faith. Lk 11:9; 18:1-8. Jn 14:13; 15:7.

...in the name of Jesus. Jn 14:13; 15:7. Acts 3:16. 1 Jn 3:22; 5:14.

With perseverance. Mt 15:22-28. Lk 11:5-8, 18:1-8. Rom 12:12. Eph 6:18. Col 4:2.

Prayer offered kneeling. 2 Chron 6:13. Ps 95:6. Dan 6:10. Lk 22:41. Acts 9:40; 20:36; 21:5.

Prayer offered standing. 1 Chron 23:30. Neh 9:5. Mk 11:25. Lk 18:11.

Prayer is community offering. Ps 42:4; 122:1. Mt 18:19. Lk 24:53. Acts 1:14; 3:1; 4:24; 6:4; 20:36. 1 Tim 2:8.

Prayer offered privately. 2 Kings 4:33. Tob 3:11. Is 26:20. Dan 6:11. Mt 6:6. Acts 9:11; 9:40; 10:9.

Prayer offered for special ministry. Acts 13.3; 14:23.

Prayer for growth in spiritual life. Eph 3:14-19. Phil 1:9-11

Pray for each other. Acts 12:5. Rom 15:30. 2 Cor 1:11. Eph 6:18. Col 4:3. 1 Thess 5:25. 2 Thess 3:1. 1 Tim 2:1. Heb 13:18.

Prayer for dead. 2 Mac 12:42-45.

Temple called house of prayer. Is 56:7. Mt 21:13. Mk 11:17.

The Lord's prayer. Mt 6:9. Lk 11:2.

(5) THE LAST THINGS

DEATH Physical death a consequence of sin. Gen3. Wis 1:13; 2:24. Sir25:24. Rom 5:12. 1 Cor 15:22.

Death ends our mortal existence. Job 7:8-9, 21, 14:10. Ps 39:13; 88:5; 102:23-24. Eccles 3:19-22; 6:1-12. Lk 12:20.

Death is man's common destiny. 2 Sam 12:23; 14:14. 1 Kings 2:2. Ps 49:8-9. Eccles 3.

Death brings sorrow. Gen 23:2; 50:1. 2 Sam 19:1. 2 Kings 13:14. Lk 7:12-13. Jn 11:19, 35.

Death is to be feared. 2 Kings 20:2ff. Is 38:2. Mk 14:33. Lk 22:44. Jn 11:33, 38; 12:27; 13:21. Heb 5:7.

Christ has conquered death. Acts 13:34. Rom 6:9. 1 Cor 15:25-27. 2 Tim 1:10. Heb 2:14. Rev 1:18.

All who die in Christ shall live with him. Rom 6:5, 8; 8:17. 2 Tim 2:11. (See also IMMORTALITY; SIN).

PURGATORY Purification necessary for heaven. Heb 12:14. Rev 21:27.

An intermediate state of purification. Mt 5:26. Lk 12:58-59.

Degrees of expiation of sins. Lk 12:47-48.

Can be aided by prayer. 2 Mac 12:45. 2 Tim 1:16-18.

After expiation - Heaven. Job 23:10. Is 43:2. 1 Cor 3:15; 15:28.

HELL - (GEHENNA) Prepared for devil and his angels. Mt 25:41. Rev 14:9-11.

Place of darkness and silence. Ps 88:6; 115:17. Mt 8:12; 22:13; 25:30. 2 Pet 2:17. Jude 13.

Called a pit. Job 26:5-6. Ps 88:6. 2 Pet 2:4.

Called a prison. Job 38:17. Is 24:22.

Place of misery and torment. Dan 12:2. Mt 8:11-12; 13:42; 22:13. Lk 13:24-28. Rom 2:8. Rev 14:9-11; 19:20.

Exclusion from God's presence. Mt 5:20; 7:21-23. Lk 13:24-28. 1 Cor 6:9-11. Gal 5:21. 2 Thess 1:9.

Fires of hell. Mt 5:22; 18:9, 25:41. Mk 9:43. Lk 3:17. Jas 3:6. Jude 7. Rev 19:20; 20:10; 21:8.

Hell is wages of sin. Is 3:11. Rom 2:6; 6:21-23. 1 Cor 6:9-10. Gal 6:7. Jas 1:15. Rev 21:8.

Punishment for wilful rejection of God's grace. Jn 12:48. Rom 2:5. 2 Thess 1:8. Heb 2:2-3; 6:4-6; 10:26-29.

No further chance of repentance. Heb 12:17.

HEAVEN Heaven is dwelling place of God. Gen 19:24. Duet 10:14. 1 Kings 22:19. Ps 11:4. Mt 5:16, 45; 6:1.

Jesus came down from heaven. Jn 3:13, 31; 6:38. 1 Cor 15:47.

Jesus ascended into heaven. Mk 16:19. Lk 24:50. Jn 20:17. Acts 1:3-9. Eph 4:10. 1 Pet 3:22.

Will return from heaven. Mt 10:23; 16:27; 19:28; 25:31. Acts 1:11. 1 Thess 4:13-18. 2 Thess 1:7. 2 Pet 1:16. Rev 1:7; 20:11; 22:20.

Heaven our home. Mt 5:12. 2 Cor 5:1-5. Phil 3:20. Col 1:5. 1 Pet 1:4.

Christ will take us to heaven. Mt 24:31. Jn 14:2-3. 1 Thess 4:16-17. 2 Thess 2:1.

Heaven intended for all mankind. 1 Tim 2:4.

Not easy to attain. Prov 11:28. Mk 10:23-25. 1 Cor 6:9. 1 Pet 4:18.

We should strive to attain heaven. Col 3:1. Heb 13:14.

Our bodies must first be changed. 1 Cor 15:50-51. 1 Thess 4:13-17.

Degrees of happiness in heaven. Mt 20:21. Jn 14:1-3.

St. Paul taken to third heaven. 2 Cor 12:2.

---