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Benjamin Keach's Catechism This Catechism was originally published to clarify the theology of the Second London Baptist Confession that was written in 1677 and published after the Glorious Revolution in 1689. This particular edition of Keach's Catechism appears to have been edited at some point without changing its essential message.Visit http://truthforhomer.blogspot.com to download a PDF of this catechism and the 1689 SLC. Q. 1. Who is the first and best of beings? A. God is the first and best of beings. (Isaiah 44:6; Psalm 8:1; 97:9) Q. 2. What is the chief end of man? A. Man's chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever. (1 Cor. 10:31; Psalm 73:25-26) Q. 3. How do we know there is a God? A. The light of nature in man, and the works of God, plainly declare that there is a God; but His Word and Spirit only, do effectually reveal Him unto us for our salvation. (Rom. 1:18-20; Psalm 19:1,2; 2 Tim. 3:15; 1 Cor. 1:21-24; 1 Cor. 2:9,10) Q. 4. What is the Word of God? A. The Scriptures of the Old a