A Catechism for Girls and Boys

Part III: Questions about Salvation

89. Q. Why do you need Christ as a king?
       A. Because I am weak and helpless.

(Click through to read scriptural proof.)

• John 15:4-5

  Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.

• 2 Corinthians 12:9

  But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

• Philippians 4:13

  I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

• Colossians 1:11

  May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy….

• Jude 24-25

  Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.

Scripture quoted from the English Standard Version.

Taken from A Catechism for Girls and Boys found here.

Previously posted questions and answers.