Small Catechism 1
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How can water do such great things?
Answer: it is not the water
Indeed that does them
But the Word of God that is
In and with the water
And faith which trusts such Word
Of God in the water
For without the Word of God
The water is simple water and no baptism
But with the Word of God, it is a baptism
That is
A gracious water of life and a washing
Of regeneration in the Holy Ghost
As Saint Paul says, Titus chapter 3
"By the washing of regeneration and
Renewing of the Holy Ghost
Which He shed on us
Abundantly through Jesus Christ, Our Savior
That, being justified by His grace
We should be made heirs according to




Thе hope of eternal lifе"
This is a faithful saying

Overall Meaning

In the lyrics of Flame's song "Small Catechism 1," the discussion centers around the transformative power of water through the lens of Christian faith and practice. The lyrics delve into the question of how water can bring about such remarkable effects, attributing this not to the water itself but to the presence of the Word of God in and with the water. Through the incantation of the Word of God, the water is imbued with significance beyond its physical properties.


The lyrics emphasize the importance of faith in conjunction with the Word of God when it comes to the efficacy of water, particularly in the context of baptism. It is reiterated that without the divine Word, water remains mere water without the capacity for baptismal purposes. However, when infused with the Word of God, the water is transformed into a symbol of divine grace and spiritual cleansing, a baptism that signifies a rebirth and purification through the Holy Ghost.


The citation of Saint Paul's words from the Book of Titus underscores the scriptural foundation of this belief in the power of water infused with the Word of God. The passage speaks of the regeneration and renewal wrought by the Holy Ghost through Jesus Christ, highlighting the role of divine grace in justifying believers and making them heirs to the promise of eternal life. Through this reference, the lyrics connect the theological concept of baptism to the wider Christian narrative of salvation and redemption.


In discussing the nature of baptism as a "gracious water of life" and a "washing of regeneration in the Holy Ghost," the lyrics affirm the transformative nature of this sacramental act within the Christian tradition. By framing the discussion around the interplay of water, the Word of God, faith, and divine grace, the lyrics of "Small Catechism 1" engage in theological reflection on the significance of baptism as a symbol of spiritual rebirth and the believer's journey towards eternal life.




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