Obedience (Sadler's Church Teacher's Manual)

Obedience (Sadler's Church Teacher's Manual)

Obedience is Section XI of The Church Teacher's Manual of Christian Instruction, Michael Ferrebee Sadler's 1872 expansion of the Church Catechism in question-and-answer form.

Summary

This section introduces the promise to keep God's holy will and commandments. Sadler presents obedience as the practical form of baptismal faith.

Sadler's Text

Sadler's catechetical treatment of this topic is anchored in the statement, "That. I should keep God's holy will and commandments, and walk in the same all the days of my life." He further explains the section by saying, "Because I was then made a partaker of the Holy Spirit, and so had strength vouchsafed to me to do God's holy will."

Theological Themes

• Christian obedience
• Commandments
• Baptismal duty
• Faith and works

Scripture References

The following references are representative biblical texts used or implied in this section of Sadler's catechetical exposition:

• John 14:15
• Matthew 19:17
• Romans 6:1-4

Anglican Context

This section is connected chiefly with the Book of Common Prayer baptismal office and the opening clauses of the Church Catechism, especially the language of Christian name, sponsors, renunciation, faith, and obedience. Sadler's treatment reflects nineteenth-century Church of England catechesis and should be read as a historical Anglican source alongside current provincial formularies and catechetical resources.

See Also

• The Church Teacher's Manual of Christian Instruction
• Baptism
• Church Catechism
• Book of Common Prayer
• Godparents