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First published in 1563, the Heidelberg Catechism has been used by Christians around the world ever since. The Catechism summarizes the major teachings of Holy Scripture in one hundred and twenty-nine memorable questions and answers.
A. That I am not my own, 1. but belong with body and soul, both in life and in death, 2. to my faithful Saviour Jesus Christ. 3. He has fully paid for all my sins. with his precious blood, 4. and has set me free. from all the power of the devil. 5.
What do you believe when you say: I believe in God the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth? Topics: Father, Creation, Christ, Children of God, Trust, Providence, Counsel of God, Body, Soul, Adversity. 10. 27.
Lord's Day 12. Topics: Christ, Anointing, Holy Spirit, Prophet, Priest, King, Counsel, Sacrifice, Govern, Word, Christian, Faith. 31. Q. Why is he called Christ, that is, Anointed? A. Because he has been ordained by God the Father, and anointed with the Holy Spirit, 1.
A. That the eternal Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who out of nothing created heaven and earth. and all that is in them, 1. and who still upholds and governs them. by his eternal counsel and providence, 2. is, for the sake of Christ his Son, my God and my Father. 3. In him I trust so completely.
A. Only those which are done. out of true faith, 1. in accordance with the law of God, 2. and to his glory, 3. and not those based. on our own opinion. or on precepts of men. 4. 1.
Although the Heidelberg Catechism was not written until 1563, spiritual reformation had been occurring within the Palatinate for many years before then. In fact, what began with Martin Luther nailing the Ninety-Five Theses on the church door of Wittenberg on Oct 31, 1517, soon made a brief apperance in Heidelberg as well.
for the sake of Christ's merits, as often as they by true faith. accept the promise of the gospel. The kingdom of heaven is closed. when it is proclaimed and testified. to all unbelievers and hypocrites. that the wrath of God. and eternal condemnation. rest on them.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. That is: In ourselves we are so weak. that we cannot stand even for a moment. 1. Moreover, our sworn enemies –. the devil, 2. the world, 3. and our own flesh 4 –.
32. 86. Since we have been delivered from our misery by grace alone through Christ, without any merit of our own, why must we yet do good... Topics: Misery, Grace, Good Works, Christ, Blood, Holy Spirit, Image of God, Thankfulness, Faith, Repentance. 32.
