Who is the first and chiefest being?

God is the first and chiefest being

Isa. 44:6; 48:12

Ought everyone to believe there is a God?

Everyone ought to believe there is a God; (Heb. 11:6) and it is their great sin and folly who do not

Psa. 14:1

How may we know there is a God?

The light of nature in man and the works of God plainly declare there is a God (Rom. 1:19,20; Psa. 19:1–3; Acts 17:24); but His Word and Spirit only do it fully and effectually for the salvation of sinners

1 Cor. 2:10; 2 Tim. 3:15–16

What is the Word of God?

The Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are the Word of God, and the only certain rule of faith and obedience

2 Tim. 3:16; Eph. 2:20

May all men make use of the Holy Scriptures?

All men are not only permitted, but commanded and exhorted to read, hear, and understand the Holy Scriptures

Deut. 17:18–19; John 5:39; Acts 8:30; Rev. 1:3

What things are chiefly contained in the Holy Scriptures?

The Holy Scriptures chiefly contain what man ought to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of man

2 Tim. 1:13; 3:15–16

What is God?

God is a Spirit, (John 4:24) infinite, (Job 11:7–9) eternal, (Psa. 90:2) and unchangeable (James 1:17) in His being, (Ex. 3:14) wisdom, (Psa. 147:5) power, (Rev. 4:8) holiness (Rev. 15:4), justice, goodness, and truth

Ex. 34:6–7

Are there more gods than one?

There is but one only, the living and true God

Deut. 6:4; Jer 10:10

How many persons are there in the Godhead?

There are three persons in the Godhead, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one God, the same in essence, equal in power and glory

1 John 5:7; Matt. 28:19

What are the decrees of God?

The decrees of God are His eternal purpose according to the counsel of His will, whereby, for His own glory, he has foreordained whatsoever comes to pass. (Eph. 1:4, 11; Rom. 9:22-23; *