Turning from the problem of Sin, the Catechism begins to look at the solution of redemption. This next reflection and explanation of the Catechism looks at why the term “redemption” may have been chosen and why it may need some filling out in order to reflect the larger set of images for God’s help to us in the New Testament and in other parts of the Book of Common Prayer.

Turning to the second section of the Catechism, on God the Father, we look at the first two questions which deal with God as creator. This post looks at the background of Christian monotheism and why this is important for affirming the possibility of universal redemption and restoration of creation.

Here’s a chance to enter into the 1979 Book of Common Prayer’s first section of the catechism on human nature. Included is an explanation of why human nature may be the first section as well as a description of what it means that human beings are part of creation.