Catechism for Young Children

An adaptation of the Catechism for Young Children in modern English.

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Question 13


Modern Adaptation

Question: Can God do anything?

Answer: Yes; God does everything He wills.


Traditional Formulation

Question: Can God do all things?

Answer: Yes; God can do all his holy will.


Adaptation Commentary

Substituting “all things” for “anything” see note on question 2. Additionally, we sharpen “can do” to “does” – which is of more relevance. It is not merely that God is omnipotent (insofar as is consistent with His character), but that he does, in fact, enact His will. Finally, we drop “holy” so as to convert the noun phrase “his holy will” to a verb phrase “He wills”, which seems to flow better.


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