Category Archives: Heidelberg Catechism

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 21 (Benefits of the Spirit)

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

Three Rich Benefits of the Spirit 54. Question: What do you believe concerning the holy catholic Christian church? Answer: I believe that the Son of God,[1] out of the whole human race,[2] from the beginning of the world to its … Continue reading →

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Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 16 (God’s Good Pleasure)

Posted on April 15, 2012 by

God’s Astonishing Good Pleasure 40. Question: Why was it necessary for Christ to humble Himself even unto death? Answer: Because of the justice and truth of God[1] satisfaction for our sins could be made in no other way than by … Continue reading →

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Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 13 (The Son of God, Our Lord)

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

The Son of God, Our Lord 33. Question: Why is He called God’s only begotten Son, since we also are children of God? Answer: Because Christ alone is the eternal, natural Son of God.[1] We, however, are children of God … Continue reading →

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Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 11 (God’s Son)

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

God the Son 29. Question: Why is the Son of God called Jesus, that is, Saviour? Answer: Because He saves us from all our sins,[1] and because salvation is not to be sought or found in anyone else.[2] [1] Matt. … Continue reading →

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Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 10 (The Providence of God)

Posted on March 4, 2012 by

The Providence of God 27. Question: What do you understand by the providence of God? Answer: God’s providence is His almighty and ever present power,[1] whereby, as with His hand, He still upholds heaven and earth and all creatures,[2] and … Continue reading →

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Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 9 (God the Father)

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

God the Father 26. Question: What do you believe when you say: I believe in God the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth? Answer: That the eternal Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who out of nothing created heaven … Continue reading →

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Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 8

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

I Believe in God 24. Question: How are these articles divided? Answer: Into three parts: the first is about God the Father and our creation; the second about God the Son and our redemption; the third about God the Holy … Continue reading →

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Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 7 (Christ the Mediator & The True Faith)

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

Christ the Mediator & The True Faith 20. Questions: Are all men, then, saved by Christ just as they perished through Adam? Answer: No. Only those are saved who by a true faith are grafted into Christ and accept all … Continue reading →

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Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 5 (Deliverance)

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

Deliverance 12. Question: Since, according to God’s righteous judgment we deserve temporal and eternal punishment, how can we escape this punishment and be again received into favor? Answer: God demands that His justice be satisfied.[1] Therefore full payment must be … Continue reading →

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Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 4 (God’s Justice)

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

God’s Justice 9. Question: Is God, then, not unjust by requiring in His law what man cannot do? Answer: No, for God so created man that he was able to do it.[1] But man, at the instigation of the devil,[2] … Continue reading →

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Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 3 (The Cause of Our Misery)

Posted on January 15, 2012 by

The Cause of Our Misery 6. Question: Did God, then, create man so wicked and perverse? Answer: No, on the contrary, God created man good[1] and in His image,[2] that is, in true righteousness and holiness,[3] so that he might … Continue reading →

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Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 2 (Our Sin and Misery)

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

3.Question: From where do you know your sins and misery? Answer: From the law of God.[1] [1] Rom. 3: 20; 4. Question: What does God’s law require of us? Answer: Christ teaches us this in a summary in Matthew 22: … Continue reading →

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