When?

Seven Questions

Part 4

III. WHEN do we teach what? - CONTINUITY

A. Scriptural basis

1. 1 Peter 2:2-3

2. 1 Corinthians 3:2

3. Hebrews 5:11-6:3

B. Church History

1. Catechumenate – school of the faith

2. Sensitive to spiritual development

3. Different content for different levels

a. Inquirer – seeker – instruction in the biblical story

b. Catechumen - new believer – instruction in doctrine and practice

c. Candidate for baptism – apostle’s creed

d. Baptized believers – Lord’s prayer and sacraments

e. Mature believers – ongoing instruction

C. Organization and communication within the church.