MEANS OF GRACE 258
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM 261
The Nature of Baptism 261
The Blessings of Baptism 267
The Power of Baptism 273
What Baptism Indicates 279
CONFESSION 285
A Short Form of Confession 289
The Office of the Keys 293
THE SACRAMENT OF THE ALTAR 301
The Nature of the Sacrament of the Altar 301
The Benefit of the Sacrament of the Altar 309
The Power of the Sacrament of the Altar 315
How to Receive This Sacrament Worthily 321
DAILY PRAYERS 328
TABLE OF DUTIES 329
Appendix
Who Is Jesus? 330
Reading God's Word 332
What Is Worship? 334
Simple Prayer 335
Salvation Outline 336
Luther's Preface 337
Explanation of Luther's Seal 339
Books of the Bible 340
The Time between the Testaments (432–5 BC) 342
The Church Year (Calendar plus Feasts and Festivals) 344
Terms Relating to Worship and God's House 348
Symbols and Their Meanings 350
Catechism Glossary 354
Scriptural Index 358
Index of Topics 364
A SHORT FORM OF BAPTISM 368