Westminster Shorter Catechism

Q100

What doth the preface of the Lord’s Prayer teach us?

The preface of the Lord’s Prayer, which is, Our Father which art in heaven, teacheth us to draw near to God with all holy reverence207 and confidence208, as children to a father209, able and ready to help us210; and that we should pray with and for others211.
Duty

Scripture Proofs

207
Psalm 95:6
208
Ephesians 3:12
209
Matthew 7:9-11Luke 11:11-13Romans 8:15
210
Ephesians 3:20
211
Ephesians 6:181 Timothy 2:1-2

See also

Westminster Larger CatechismQ189What doth the preface of the Lord's Prayer teach us?
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