The Life Everlasting (Sadler's Church Teacher's Manual)

The Life Everlasting (Sadler's Church Teacher's Manual)

The Life Everlasting is Section XXXI 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

Sadler concludes the Creed with eternal life. He describes everlasting life as communion with God, joy in Christ, and the final fulfillment of Christian hope.

Sadler's Text

Sadler's catechetical treatment of this topic is anchored in the statement, "I believe in... the Life Everlasting." He further explains the section by saying, "That they shall see God."

Theological Themes

• Eternal life
• Beatific hope
• Perseverance
• Joy in God

Scripture References

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

• Matthew 25:21
• 1 Corinthians 2:9
• Revelation 7:16-17
• Matthew 5:8
• 1 John 3:2
• Romans 6:23

Anglican Context

This section belongs to Sadler's exposition of the baptismal promise to believe the articles of the Christian faith. It is especially connected with the Apostles' Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the use of the creeds in Anglican public worship. 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
• Apostles' Creed
• Nicene Creed
• Church Catechism
• Anglican Doctrine