Chapter 1 is an exposition of Q&A 2 of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. It considers the rule that God has given man to direct man on how to glorify God: all Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.

Chapter 1 is an exposition of Q&A 1 of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. It considers the reason for the existence of human beings: to glorify God.