Classic Audiobook Collection - The Heidelberg Catechism by Ursinus and Olevianus ~ Full Audiobook [religion]

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The Heidelberg Catechism by Ursinus and Olevianus audiobook. Genre: religion First published in 1563, The Heidelberg Catechism is a foundational work of Protestant teaching written to guide ordinary believers through the core doctrines of the Christian faith. Traditionally associated with Zacharias Ursinus and Caspar Olevianus, the book is arranged in a clear question-and-answer format that makes complex theology accessible, personal, and deeply pastoral. It begins with the human need for comfort and redemption, then leads listeners through sin, grace, faith, the person and work of Christ, the sacraments, prayer, and the shape of the Christian life. Rather than offering abstract arguments alone, the catechism speaks directly to the heart, asking what it means to belong to God in life and death and how belief should shape gratitude, obedience, and worship. Rooted in the Reformed tradition, it balances doctrinal precision with warmth and spiritual encouragement. For listeners interested in church history, devotional theology, or the development of Christian instruction, The Heidelberg Catechism offers both a concise summary of belief and a lasting meditation on faith, assurance, and the life of discipleship. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 1 (00:47:45) Chapter 2 (01:19:53) Chapter 3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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free of charge. BetMGM operates pursuant to an operating agreement with Eye Gaming Ontario. The Heidelberg Catechism by Zacharias Ercinus and Caspar Olivianus. Section 1 Note, this catechism is fully based on the scriptures. The references to scripture are indicated in parentheses with a letter. For example, the letter A points to the texts A placed after the answer. 1. Lord's Day

Question 1. What is thy only comfort in life and death? Answer, that I with body and soul, both in life and death, A, am not my own, B, but belong unto my faithful Savior Jesus Christ, C, who with his precious blood has fully satisfied for all my sins, D, and delivered me from all the power of the devil, E, and so preserves me, F, that without the will of my heavenly father, not a hair can fall from my head, G, yea that all things must be subservient to my salvation h and therefore by his spirit he also assures me of eternal life i and makes me sincerely willing and ready henceforth to live unto him j a Romans 14 7 and 8 b 1 Corinthians 619 c 1st Corinthians 3 23 Titus 2 14 d 1st Peter 1, 18 and 19, 1. John 1 verse 7, 1 John 2 verses 2 and 12. E. Hebrews 2, 14, 1 John 3 8, John 8, 34 to 36.

F. John 6 39, John 10 28, 2, Thessalonians 3 3 3, 1 Peter 1 5. G. Matthew 10, 29 to 31, Luke 21, 18. H. Romans 828. I, 2 Corinthians 1, 20 to 22, 2 Corinthians 5, 5. Ephesians 1, 13 and 14, Romans 816. J. Romans 814, 1. John 3.3. Question 2. How many things are necessary for thee to know that thou, enjoying this comfort, mayest live and die happily?

Answer. 3. A. The first, how great my sins and miseries are. B. The second, how I may be delivered from all my sins and miseries. C. The third, how I shall express my gratitude to God for such deliverance. D. A. Matthew I 21, 28 to 30, Luke 24, 46 to 48, 1 Corinthians 611, Titus 3, 3 through 7. B. John 941, John 1522. C. John 17 3, Acts 412, Acts 1043. D. Ephesians 5 8 to 11, 1 Peter 2, 9 and 10. Romans 6 1 and 2 12 and 13 The first part of the misery of man

2 Lord's Day Question 3 Whence knowest thou thy misery Answer Out of the law of God A Romans 320 Question 4

What does the law of God require of us? Answer Christ teaches us that briefly, Matthew 2237 to 40, Quote, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength. This is the first and the great commandment, and the second is like unto it, thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law in the prophets, end quote.

A. A. Deuteronomy 6.5. Leviticus 1918, Mark 1230, Luke 1027. Question 5. Canst thou keep all these things perfectly? Answer, in no wise, A, for I am prone by nature to hate God and my neighbor, B. A, Romans 3, 10, 20, 23, 1 John 1, 8 and 10. B. Romans 8.7, Ephesians 2.3, Titus 3. Genesis 6.5. Genesis 821.

Jeremiah 17 9, Romans 7.23. 3 Lord's Day. Question 6. Did God then create man so wicked and perverse? Answer. By no means. But God created man good, A. and after his own image, B, in true righteousness and holiness, that he might rightly know God

his Creator, heartily love Him, and live with Him in eternal happiness to glorify and praise him. C. A. Genesis 1.31. B. Genesis 1. 26 to 27. C. C. Colossians 3, 9 and 10. Ephesians 4. 23 and 24. 2. Corinthians 3.18. Question 7. Whence then precedes this depravity of human nature? Answer. From the fall and disobedience of our first parents,

Adam and Eve, in Paradise, A. Hence our nature has become so corrupt that we are all conceived in born in sin. B. A. Genesis 3. Romans 5. 12, 18 and 19. B. Psalm 51 verse 5, Genesis 5. 3. Question 8. Are we then so corrupt that we are wholly incapable of doing any good and inclined to all wickedness? Answer. Indeed we are, A. Except we are regenerated by the spirit of God. B. A. Genesis 821, John 3, 6, Genesis 6, Genesis 6. 6.5, Job 14, 4, Job 15, 14, 16, and 36.

Isaiah 53, 6. B. John 3, 3 and 5. 1. Corinthians 12, 3, 2, Corinthians 3, 5. 4. Lord's Day. Question 9. Does not God then do injustice to man by requiring from him in his law that which he cannot perform? Answer, not at all, A, for God made man capable of performing it, but man by the instigation of the devil, B, and his own willful disobedience, C, deprived himself and all his posterity of those divine gifts.

A, Ephesians 4.24, Ecclesiastes 729. B. John 844, 2. Corinthians 11. 3. Genesis 3.4. C. Genesis 3.6, Romans 5.12, Genesis 3.13, 1. Timothy 2. 13 and 14. Question 10. Will God suffer such disobedience and rebellion to go unpunished? Answer, by no means, but is terribly displeased, A, with our original as well as actual sins, and will punish them in his just judgment temporally and eternally, B, as he has, has declared, quote, cursed is everyone that continue with not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them, end quote, C. A, Genesis 2.17, Romans 512. B, Psalm 5 5, Psalm 5021,

Naham 1 2, Exodus 20 verse 5, Exodus 34 7, Romans 1 verse 18, Ephesians 5, Hebrews 927. C. Deuteronomy 2726. Galatians 3.10. Question 11. Is not God then also merciful? Answer. God is indeed merciful, A. But also just, B. Therefore his justice requires that sin which is committed against the most high majesty of God be also punished with extreme, that is, with everlasting punishment of body and soul. A, Exodus 34, 6 and 7, Exodus 20 verse 6. B, Psalm 7, 9, Exodus 20 verse 5, Exodus 23 verse 7, Exodus 34 verse 7, Psalm 5, 5 and 6, Naham 1, verses 2 and 3. The second part of man's deliverance.

5 Lord's Day Question 12 Since then, by the righteous judgment of God, We deserve temporal and eternal punishment. Is there no way by which we may escape that punishment and be again received into favor? Answer. God will have his justice satisfied, A. And therefore we must make this full satisfaction either by ourselves or by another, B.

A, Genesis 2.17, Exodus 20 verse 5, Exodus 23 verse 7, Ezekiel 18 verse 5. Matthew 526, 2 Thessalonians 1, 6, Luke 16, 2. V. Romans 8, 3 and 4. Question 13. Can we ourselves then make this satisfaction? Answer. By no means, but on the contrary, we daily increase our debt. A. A. Job 9, 2 and 3.

Job 15, 15 and 16. 4 18 and 19 Psalm 130 verse 3 Matthew 612 Matthew 18 25 Matthew 16 26 Question 14 Can there be found anywhere one who is a mere creature able to satisfy for us? Answer none for first God will not punish any other creature for the sin which man has committed a and further No mere creature can sustain the burden of God's eternal wrath against sin so as to deliver others from it. B. A. Ezekiel 184, Genesis 317, Hebrews 2 14 to 17.

B. Nahum 1 6 Psalm 130 verse 3. Question 15. What sort of a mediator and deliverer then must we seek for? Answer. For one who is very man and perfectly, A, righteous, B, and yet more powerful than all creatures, that is, one who is also very God, C. A, 1 Corinthians 1521, Jeremiah 33, 16, Isaiah 53 9, 2 Corinthians 521. B, Hebrews 7, 16 and 26. C. Isaiah 7.14, Isaiah 9.6, Romans 9.5, Jeremiah 23, 5 and 6, Jeremiah 23, 6, Luke 11, 22. 6. Lord's Day.

Question 16. Why must he be very man and also perfectly righteous? Answer. Because the justice of God requires that the same human nature, which has sinned should likewise make satisfaction for sin, A, and one who is himself a sinner cannot satisfy for others, B. A, Ezekiel 18, 4 and 20. Romans 5, 12, 15 and 18, 1st Corinthians 15 21, Hebrews 2, 14 to 16, 1 Peter 318, Isaiah 53 3 through 5, 10 and 11. B. Hebrews 7, 26 and 27, Psalm 49, 7 and 8, 1 Peter 318. Question 17. Why must he in one person be also very God?

Answer, that he might, by the power of his Godhead, A, sustain in his human nature, B, the burden of God's wrath, C, and might obtain for and restore to us, righteousness and life. D. A. Isaiah 9 6, Isaiah 63, 3. B, Isaiah 53, 4 and 11. C. Deuteronomy 424, Nahum 1 6, Psalm 130 verse 3. D. Isaiah 53 5 and 11. Acts 2 24, 1st Peter 318, John 316, Acts 2028, John 1.4. Question 18. Who then is that mediator, who is in one person both very God, A, and a real, B, righteous man? C.

Answer. Our Lord Jesus Christ, D. Quote, Who of God is made unto us wisdom and righteousness and sanctification and redemption, end quote. E. A. 1 John 520, Romans 9.5, Romans 8, 3, Galatians 4, Isaiah 9 6, Jeremiah 23 6, Malachi 3 1. B. Luke 1.42, Luke 2, 6 and 7, Romans 1 3, Romans 9 5, Philippians 2, 17, Hebrews 2 14, 16 and 17, Hebrews 2 14, 16 and 17. Hebrews 4.15. C. Isaiah 53, 9 and 11.

Jeremiah 23 5. Luke 1 35 John 846 Hebrews 415 Hebrews 726 1.15 1.1 19, 1 Peter 2.22 1.

1 Peter 318 D. 1. Timothy 2 5 Hebrews 2 9, Matthew 1. 1.23, 1. Timothy 3.16, Luke 2.11. E. 1. Corinthians 130. Question 19. Whence knowest thou this? Answer, from the Holy Gospel which God himself first revealed in Paradise, A, and afterwards published by the patriarchs, B, and prophets, C, and represented by the sacrifices and other ceremonies of the law, D, and lastly, has fulfilled it by his only begotten son, E. A. Genesis 3.15. B. Genesis 22, 18. Genesis 12, 3. Genesis 49, 10, and 11. C. Isaiah 53. Isaiah 42, 1 through 4. Isaiah 43, 25. Isaiah 49, 5, 6, 22, and 23. Jeremiah 23, 5, and 6. Jeremiah 33, 3 and 23. Jeremiah 33, verse 32 and 23.

32, 39 to 41. Micah 7, 18 to 20, Acts 1043, Romans 1 2, Hebrews 1 1, Acts 3, 22 to 24, Acts 1043, John 5 46. D, Hebrews 10, 1 and 7, Colossians 2, 7, John 5 46. E, Romans 10 4, Galatians 4, 4 and 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, Galatians 324, Colossians 2.17. 7 Lord's Day Question 20 Are all men then as they perished in Adam, saved by Christ?

Answer, no, A, only those who are engrafted into him and receive all his benefits by a true faith, B. A, Matthew 714, Matthew 22, 14. Mark 16, 16, John 1, 12, John 316, 18, and 36, Isaiah 53 11, Psalm 2, verse 12, Romans 11, 17, 19, and 20, Romans 322, Hebrews 4, 2 and 3, Hebrews 5, 9, Hebrews 10, 39, Hebrews 11, 11, 6. Question 21. What is true faith? Answer, true faith is not only a certain knowledge whereby I hold for truth all that God has revealed to us in his word, A, but also an assured confidence, B, which the Holy Ghost, C, works by the gospel in my heart, D. That not only to others, but to me also, remission of sin, everlasting righteousness, and salvation, E, are freely given by God, merely of grace, only for the sake of Christ,

merits F. A. James 2.19. B. 2 Corinthians 4.13, Ephesians 2, 7 to 9, Ephesians 312, Galatians 2 16, Hebrews 11, 1 and 7 through 10, Hebrews 4 16, James 1 6, Matthew 16 17, Philippians 1 19, Romans 4 16 to 21, Romans 5 1, Romans 1 16, Romans 1 16, Romans 1 16, Romans 1 16, Romans 1 16, Romans 1 16, Romans 1 16, Romans, Romans, 10, 10 and 17, Romans 3, 24 and 25. C. Galatians 522, Matthew 16, 17, 2 Corinthians 413, John 629, Ephesians 2 8, Philippians 1 19, Acts 1614. D. Romans 116, Romans 10, 1017, 1 Corinthians 121, Acts 1044, Acts 1614. E. Romans 117, Galatians 311, Hebrews 10, 10 and 38, Galatians 2, 16. F, Ephesians 2 8, Romans 324, Romans 519, Luke 1, 77 and 78. Question 22

What is then necessary for a Christian to believe? Answer. All things promised us in the gospel, A, which the articles of our Catholic undoubted Christian faith briefly teach us. A. John 2031, Matthew 2819, 19, Mark 115. Question 23. What are these articles? Answer. 1.

I believe in God. Father, Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. 2. And in Jesus Christ his only begotten Son, our Lord. 3. Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary. 4. Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried.

He descended into hell. 5. The third day he rose again from the dead. 6. He ascended into heaven and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. 7. From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. 8.

I believe in the Holy Ghost. 9. I believe a holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints. 10. The forgiveness of sins. 11. The resurrection of the body. 12.

And the life everlasting. 8. Lord's Day. Question 24. How are these articles divided? Answer. Into three parts. The first is of God the Father and our creation. The second of God the Son and our redemption. The third of God the Holy Ghost and our sanctification.

Question 25. Since there is but one only divine essence, A, why speakest thou of Father, Son, and Holy Ghost? Answer. Because God has so revealed himself in His Word, B, that these three three. distinct persons are the one only true and eternal God. A. Deuteronomy 6 4, Ephesians 4, 6, Isaiah 44, Isaiah 455, 1 Corinthians 8, 4 and 6. B. Isaiah 61 1, Luke 4 18, Genesis 1,

verses 2 and 3. Psalm 33 6. Isaiah 48. 16. Psalm 110 verse 1. Matthew 3, 16 and 17. Matthew 28, 19. 1.1. 1. 7. Isaiah 6 1 and 3. John 14 26. John 15 26. 2 Corinthians 13 13 13. Galatians 4 6. Ephesians 2 18. Titus 3, 5 and 6. Of God the Father, 9 Lord's Day Question 26 What believest thou when thou sayeth I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth? Answer, that the eternal Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

who of nothing made heaven and earth and all that is in them, A, who likewise upholds and governs the same by his eternal counsel in Providence, B, is for the sake of Christ his son, my God and my father, C, on whom I rely so entirely that I have no doubt but he will provide me with all things necessary for soul and body, D, and further, that he will make whatever evils he sends upon me in this valley of tears turn out to my advantage, E, for he is able to do it being Almighty God, F, and willing being a faithful father, G. Genesis 1 and 2 Job 33 4 Job 38 and 39 Psalm 33 6 Acts 424 Acts 1415 Isaiah 45 7

B Matthew 1029 Hebrews 1 3 Psalm 104 27 to 30 Psalm 115 3 Matthew 1029 Ephesians 1 11 C John 12 Romans 815, Galatians 4, 5 to 7, Ephesians 1, 5. D. Psalm 55, 23, Matthew 6, 25 and 26, Luke 12, 22. E. Romans 828. F, Romans 1012, Luke 12 22, Romans 8 23, Isaiah 46 4, Romans 1012. G. Matthew 6. 25 to 34, Matthew 7, 9 to 11. 10 Lord's Day Question 27.

What dost thou mean by the providence of God? Answer. The Almighty and everywhere present power of God, A, whereby, as it were by his hand, he upholds and governs, B, heaven, earth, and all creatures, so that herbs and grass, rain and drought, C, fruitful and barren years, meat and drink, health and sickness, D, riches and poverty, E, yea, and all things come, not by chance, but by his fatherly hand, F. A, Acts 17, 25 to 28, Jeremiah 23, 23 and 24, Isaiah 29, 15 and 16, Ezekiel 812. B, Hebrews 1 3, 3,000. C. Jeremiah 524, Acts 1417.

D. John 9 3. E. Proverbs 22 2. F. Matthew 1020, Proverbs 1633. Question 28. What advantage is it to us to know that God has created, and by his providence, does still uphold, all things? Answer, that we may be patient in adversity, A, thankful in prosperity, B, and that in all things which may hereafter befall us, we place our firm trust in our faithful God and Father, C, that nothing shall separate us from his love, D, since all creatures are so in his hand that without his will they cannot so much as move. E. A. Romans 5. 3. James 1.3. Psalm 39, 9, Job 1, 21 and 22. B. D. Deuteronomy 8.10, 1 Thessalonians 518. C. Psalm 55 22, Romans 5.4. D. Romans 8, 38 and 39. E. Job 112, Job 2 6, Acts 17, 25 and 28 and 28. 1. Of God the Son, 11 Lord's Day. Question 29.

Why is the Son of God called Jesus, that is a Savior? Answer, because He saveth us and delivereth us from our sins, A, and likewise because we ought not to seek, neither can find salvation in any other. A. Matthew 121. Hebrews 7 24 and 25 B Acts 412 John 15 4 and 5 1st Timothy 2 5 Isaiah 43 11 1 John 511

Question 30 Do such then believe in Jesus the only Savior Who seek their salvation and welfare of saints themselves or anywhere else? Answer They do not for though they boast of him in words, yet in deeds they deny Jesus the only deliverer and savior, A. For one of these two things must be true, that either Jesus is not a complete Savior, or that they, who by a true faith, receive this Savior, must find all things in Him necessary to their salvation. B. A. 1 Corinthians 1.13.30. 31. Galatians 5. 4. B. Hebrews 12, Isaiah 9, 6. Colossians 1 19 and 20. Colossians 2.10. 1. 7 and 16.

12. Lord's Day. Question 31. Why is he called Christ, that is anointed? Answer, because he is ordained of God the Father and anointed with the Holy Ghost, A, to be our chief prophet and teacher, B, who has fully revealed to us the secret counsel and will of God concerning our redemption, C, and to be our only high priest, D, who by the one sacrifice of his body, has redeemed us, E, and makes continual intercession with the Father for us, F, and also to be our eternal intercession. eternal king, who governs us by His word and spirit, and who defends and preserves us in that salvation he has purchased for us, G. A. Hebrews 1.9, Psalm 458, Isaiah 61, 1. Luke 418. B. Deuteronomy 1815, Acts 322, Acts 737, Isaiah 55, 4. C. John 1 18, John 15 15 15 15. D. Psalm 110 verse 4. E. Hebrews 10 verses 12 and 14. Hebrews 9 verses 12, 14 and 28. F. Romans 834, Hebrews 9 24, 1 John 2 1, 1.1, Romans 5, 9 and 10.

G. Psalm 2 6, Zechariah 9 9, Matthew 21 5, Luke 133, Matthew 28, 18, John 1028, Revelation 12, 10 and 11. Question 32. But why art thou called a Christian? A. Answer. Because I am a member of Christ by faith, B, and thus am partaker of his anointing,

C, so that I may confess his name, D, and present myself a living sacrifice of thankfulness to him, E, and also that with a free and good conscience, I may fight against sin and Satan in this life, F, and afterwards I reign with him eternally over all creatures, G. A. Acts 1126, B, 1 Corinthians 615, C. 1. John 2.27, Acts 2.17. D. Matthew 1032, Romans 1010, Mark 838. E. Romans 12 1. 1. Peter 2. verse 5 and 9. Revelation 5 versus 8 and 10, Revelation 1.6. F. 1. Peter 2.11, Romans 6, 12 and 13. Galatians 5, 16 and 17. Ephesians 611, 1 Timothy 1, 18 and 19.

G. 2 Timothy 2.12, Matthew 2534. 13 Lord's Day. Question 33. Why is Christ called the only begotten Son of God? Since we are also the children of God. Answer. Because Christ alone is the eternal and natural son of God, A, but we are children adopted of God by grace for His sin.

B. A. John 1 through 3, 14 and 18. Hebrews 1, 1 and 2. John 316, 1. 1. 9, Romans 8. 32. B. Romans 8, 15 to 17. John 1 12, Galatians 4, 6. Ephesians 1, 5 and 6. Question 34. Wherefore calls thou him our Lord? Answer, because he hath redeemed us both soul and body from all our sins, not with silver or gold, but with his precious blood, and has delivered us from all the power of the devil, and thus has made us his own property, A. A. 1 Peter 1, 18 and 19, 1 Peter 2.9, 1 Corinthians 620, 1 Corinthians 723, 1 Timothy 2 6, John 20, verse 28. 14 Lord's Day Question 35 What is the meaning of these words?

He was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary. Answer. that God's eternal son, who is and continues, A, true and eternal God, B, took upon him the very nature of man of the flesh and blood of the Virgin Mary, C, by the operation of the Holy Ghost, D, that he might also be the true seed of David, E, like unto his brethren in all things, F, sin accepted, G. A, Romans 1, 4, Romans 9, 5. 1 John 520 John 1 1 1 1 1 1 17 3 Romans 1 3 Colossians 1 15 C Galatians 4 4 Luke 1 31 42 and 43 D John 1 14 Matthew 1 18 and 20 Luke 1 32 and 35 E Psalm 1321 11 Romans 1 3 3rd Samuel 712 Acts 2 3 3 3rd samuel 712 Acts 2 3 3 3 3

F. Philippians 2.7, Hebrews 2, 14 and 17. G. Hebrews 4.15. Question 36. What prophet dost thou receive by Christ's holy conception and nativity? Answer. That he is our mediator, A, and with his innocence and perfect holiness, covers in the sight of God my sins, wherein I was conceived and brought forth. B. A. Hebrews 7, 26 and 27, Hebrews 2.17. B. 1. 1. Peter 1.18 and 19. 1. Peter 318. 1.1. 13. 13. 13. 13. 13. 13. 13. 1. 13. 1. 13. 1. 13. 1. 13. What dost thou understand by the words. He suffered.

Answer. That he, all the time he lived on earth, but especially at the end of his life, sustained in body and soul, the wrath of God against the sins of all mankind, A. So that by his passion, as the only propitatory sacrifice, B, he might redeem our body and soul from everlasting damnation, C, and obtain for us the favor of God, righteousness, and eternal life, D. A. Isaiah 53 verse 4. 1 Peter 2.24, 1 Peter 318, 1 Timothy 2 6. B. Isaiah 53 10 and 12, Ephesians 5 2, 1 Corinthians 5, 7, 1 John 2 2, 1 John 410, Romans 325, Hebrews 928, Hebrews 10 14.

C. Galatians 3.13, Colossians 1.13, Hebrews 912, 1.1, 18, and 19. D. Romans 325, 2 Corinthians 521, John 316, John 6 51, Hebrews 915, Hebrews 10, 19. Question 38. Why did he suffer under Pontius Pilate as judge? answer that he being innocent and yet condemned by a temporal judge a might thereby free us from the severe punishment of god to which we were exposed a john eighteen thirty eight matthew twenty seven twenty four acts four twenty seven and twenty eight luke twenty three fourteen and fifteen john nineteen four B. Psalm 69.4. Isaiah 53, 4 and 5. 2. Corinthians 521, Galatians 3.13. Question 39. Is there anything more in his being crucified than if he had died some other death? Answer. Yes, there is, for thereby I am assured that he took on him the curse which lay upon me, A.

for the death of the cross was a cursed of God B A Galatians 313 B Deuteronomy 21 23 16 Lord's Day Question 40 Why was it necessary for Christ to humble himself even unto death Answer because with respect to the justice and truth of God A satisfaction for our sins could be made no otherwise than by the death of the Son of God, B. A. Genesis 2.17. B. Romans 8, 3, and 4. Hebrews 2, 9, 14, and 15.

Question 41. Why was he also buried? Answer. Thereby to prove that he was really dead, A. A. Matthew 27, 59, and 60, Luke 23, 52, and 53. John 19 38 to 42, Acts 1329. Question 42. Since then Christ died for us, why must we also die? Answer. Our death is not a satisfaction for our sins, A, but only an abolishing of sin and a passage into eternal life, B.

A. Mark 837, Psalm 497. B. John 524, Philippians 1.23, Romans 724. Question 43. What further benefit do we receive from the sacrifice and death of Christ on the cross? Answer, that by virtue thereof, our old man is crucified, dead and buried with him, A, that so the corrupt inclinations of the flesh may no more rain in us, B, but that we may offer ourselves unto him a sacrifice of thanksgiving. C. A. Romans 6.6. B. Romans 6 through 8, 11 and 12.

Colossians 2.12. C. Romans 12. 1. Question 44. Why is there added, he descended into hell? Answer. That in my greatest temptations I may be assured and holy comfort myself in this, that my Lord Jesus Christ by his inexpressible anguish, pains, terrors, and hellish agonies in which he was plunged during all his sufferings, A,

but especially on the cross, has delivered me from the anguish and torments of hell, B. A. Psalm 18, 5 and 6, Psalm 1.16 3, Matthew 2638, Hebrews 5, 7, Isaiah 53 10, U. 2746. B. Isaiah 53. 5. 17 Lord's Day. Question 45. What does the resurrection of Christ profit us? Answer. First, by his resurrection, he has overcome death, that he might make us partakers of that righteousness which he had purchased for us by his death, A. Secondly, we are also by his power raised up to a new life, B, and lastly, the resurrection of Christ is a sure pledge of our blessed resurrection, C. A. 1 Corinthians 15, 16, Romans 4.25, 1 Peter 1 3, 1 3, 3, 1st

6 4, Colossians 3 1 and 3, Ephesians 2 5 and 6. C, 1 Corinthians 15, 12, 20, and 21, 8.11. 18 Lord's Day. Question 46. How dost thou understand these words? He ascended into heaven. Answer. That Christ, inside of his disciples was taken up from earth into heaven, A, and that he continues there for our interest, B, until he comes again to judge the quick and the dead, C. A. Acts 1.9, Matthew 2664, Mark 1619, Luke 2451. B. Hebrews 725, Hebrews 414, Hebrews 924, Romans 834, Ephesians 410, Colossians 3 1. C. Acts 11, Matthew 2430. Is not Christ then with us even to the end of the world, as he has promised? A.

Answer. Christ is very man and very God. With respect to his human nature, he is no more on earth, B, but with respect to his godhead, majesty, grace, and spirit, he is at no time absent from us. C. A. Matthew 2820. B. Hebrews 8.4.

Matthew 26. 11, John 1628, John 1711, Acts 321. C. John 14, 17 to 19. John 16 13. Matthew 28, 20. Ephesians 4, 8 and 12. Question 48. But if his human nature is not present, wherever his Godhead is,

are not then these two natures in Christ separated from one and other? Answer. Not at all, for since the godhead is illimitable and omnipresent, A, it must necessarily follow that the same is beyond the limits of the human nature he assumed, B, and yet is nevertheless in this human nature, and remains personally united to it. A. A. Acts 749, Jeremiah 2324. B. C. C. Cossians 2. 9. John 3. 13. John 11. 15, Matthew 28 6. Question 49. Of what advantage to us is Christ's ascension into heaven?

Answer. First, that he is our advocate in the presence of his father in heaven, A. Secondly, that we have our flesh in heaven as a sure pledge that he, as the head, will also take up to himself, us, his members, B. Thirdly, that he sends us his spirit as a man. earnest c by whose power we quote seek the things which are above where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God and not things on earth and quote D a first John 2 1 Romans 8 34 b John 14 2 John 17 24 John 20 14 John 2017 Ephesians 2 6 c John 14 6 6 and 7 Acts 2 1 through

and 33, 2 Corinthians 1.22, 2 Corinthians 5.5. D. Colossians 3.1, Philippians 314. 19, Lord's Day. Question 50. Why is it added, And sitteth at the right hand of God? Answer. Because Christ is ascended into heaven for this end, that he might appear as head of his church, A, by whom the Father governs all things, B.

A. Ephesians 1.2021.23, Colossians 1.18. B. Matthew 2818, John 522. Question 51. What prophet is this glory of Christ, our head, unto us? Answer. First, that by His Holy Spirit he pours out heavenly graces upon us His men. members, A, and then that by his power he defends and preserves us against all enemies, B. A, Acts 2.33, Ephesians 4.8. B. Psalm 2 9, Psalm 110, 1 and 2. John 1028, Ephesians 4 8. Question 52. What comfort is it to thee that Christ shall come again to judge the quick and the dead?

answer that in all my sorrows and persecutions with uplifted head i look for the very same person who before offered himself for my sake to the tribunal of god and has removed all curse from me to come as judge from heaven who shall cast all his and my enemies into everlasting condemnation b but shall translate me with all his chosen ones to himself into heavenly joys and glory c A. Luke 21 28, Romans 823, Philippians 3.20, Titus 2.13, 1st Thessalonians 416. B. 2. Thessalonians 1, 6 and 8 through 10, Matthew 25, 41 to 43. C. Matthew 25 34, 2 Thessalonians 1 7. End of Section 1. Staples Preferred Business Membership, built for busy business owners, because you've got bigger things to think about.

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This is a Libravox recording. All Libravox recordings are in the public domain. For more information or to volunteer, please visit Libravox.org. The Heidelberg Catechism by Zachariasas Ursinus and Caspar Olivianus. Section 2 Of God the Holy Ghost, 20 Lord's Day Question 53 What dost thou believe concerning the Holy Ghost?

Ghost. Answer. First, that He is true and co-eaternal God with the Father and the Son, A. Secondly, that He is also given me, B, to make me by a true faith, partaker of Christ and all His benefits, C, that He may comfort me, D, and abide with me forever, E. A. 1. John 5.7, Genesis 1 2, Isaiah 4816, 1 Corinthians 3. 3.16, 1 Corinthians 6.19, Acts 5, 3 and 4. B. Galatians 4, 6, Matthew 28, 19 and 20, 2. Corinthians 1, 21 and 22, Ephesians 1 13. C. Galatians 314, 1. Peter 1, 2, 1 Corinthians 617. D. Acts 931, John 15, 26.

John 1416, 1 Peter 414. 21 Lord's Day Question 54 What believest thou concerning the Holy Catholic Church of Christ? Answer, that the Son of God, A, from the beginning to the end of the world, B, gathers, defends, and preserves, C, to himself by his spirit and word, D, out of the whole human race, E, a church chosen to everlasting life, F, agreeing in true faith, G, and that I am and forever shall remain, H, a living member thereof, I. A, Ephesians 526, John 10, 11, Acts 20, 28, Ephesians 4, 11 to 13. B. Psalm 71, 17 and 18, Isaiah 59 21, 1 Corinthians 11, 26. C. Matthew 16, 18, John 10, 28 to 30, Psalm 129 1 through 5.

D, Isaiah 59 21, Romans 116, Romans 10, 14 to 17, Ephesians 5 26. E. Genesis 264, Revelation 5.9. F. Romans 8, 29 and 30, Ephesians 1, 10 to 13. G, Acts 2.46, Ephesians 4, 3 through 6. H. Psalm 23, 6, 1 Corinthians 1, 8 and 9, John 10 28, 1.10, 1.10, 1.15, 1. Peter 1 5. I. 1 John 3.14 and 19 to 21. 2 Corinthians 13. 5 Romans 8.10. Question 55. What do you understand by the Communion of Saints?

Answer. First, that all and everyone who believes being members of Christ are in common partakers of him and all of his riches and gifts, A. secondly that everyone must know it to be his duty readily and cheerfully to employ his gifts for the advantage and salvation of other members b a first john one three first corinthians one nine romans 832 first corinthians 12 12 and 13 first corinthians 617 b first corinthians 12 21 first corinth cthians 12 21 and 5 philippians 2 4 through 8. Question 56. What believest thou concerning the forgiveness of sins? Answer.

That God, for the sake of Christ's satisfaction, will no more remember my sins, neither my corrupt nature, against which I have to struggle all my lifelong, A, but will graciously impute to me the righteousness of Christ, B, that I may never be condemned before the tribunal of God, C. A. 1 John 2.2, 1 John 1.1 7, 2 Corinthians 5, 19, and 21. B. Jeremiah 3, 34, Psalm 103, 3 and 4, Psalm 10, and 12. Micah 7, 19, and 23 through 25. C. Romans 8 1 through 4, John 3 18, John 5, 24. 22 Lord's Day. Question 57. What comfort does the resurrection of the body afford thee?

Answer. That not only my soul after this life shall be immediately taken up to Christ its head, A, but also that this my body, being raised by the power of Christ, shall be united with my soul and made like unto the glorious body of Christ. B. A. Luke 1622, Luke 2343, Philippians 1, 21 and 23. B. 1. 1 Corinthians 15, 53 and 54. Job 19, 25, and 26. 1 John 3.2, Philippians 321. Question 58. What comfort takeest thou from the article of Life Everlasting?

Answer, that, since I now feel in my heart the beginning of eternal joy, A, after this life I shall inherit perfect salvation, which, quote, I has not seen nor ear heard, neither has it entered into the heart of man, end quote, to conceive, and that to praise God therein forever, B. A, 2 Corinthians 5, 2 and 3, B, 1 Corinthians 2 9, John 17 3, 3, 23 Lord's Day Question 59 But what does it profit thee now that thou believest all this?

Answer, that I am righteous in Christ before God and an heir of eternal life, A. Habakkuk 2.4, Romans 117, John 336. Question 60 How are thou righteous before? for God? Answer. Only by a true faith in Jesus Christ, A. So that, though my conscience accuse me that I have grossly transgressed all the commandments

of God and kept none of them, B, and I am still inclined to all evil, C, notwithstanding God without any merit of mine, D, but only of mere grace, E, grants and imputes to me, F, the perfect satisfaction, G, righteousness and holiness of Christ, H. Even so, as if I never had had, nor committed any sin. Yea, as if I had fully accomplished all that obedience which Christ has accomplished for me, I, inasmuch as I embrace such benefit with a believing heart, J. A. Romans 3 21 through 25 and 28. Romans 5 1 and 2. Galatians 2. Galatians 2.16.

Ephesians 2, 8 and 9, Philippians 3, 9. B, Romans 3 9. C. Romans 7. 23. D. Titus 3.5, Deuteronomy 9 6, Ezekiel 3622. E. Romans 324, Ephesians 2 8. F. Romans 4, 4 and 5. 2 Corinthians 5 19. G. 1. John 2 2 2 2. H. 1 John 2.1.

I. 2 Corinthians 521. J. Romans 322, John 318. Question 61. What sayest thou that thou art righteous by faith only? Answer. Not that I am acceptable to God on account of the worthiness of my faith, but because only the satisfaction, righteousness, and holiness of Christ, is my righteousness before God, A, and that I cannot receive and apply the same to myself

any other way than by faith only, B. A, 1 Corinthians 1.30, 1 Corinthians 2, 2, B, 1 John 510, 24 Lord's Day. Question 62. But why cannot our good works be the whole or part of our righteousness before God? Answer, because that the righteousness which can be approved of before the tribunal of God must be absolutely perfect, A, and in all respects conformable to the divine law, and also that our best works in this life are all imperfect and defiled with sin, B. A, Galatians 3.10, Deuteronomy 27. 26. B. Isaiah 64. 6. What, do not our good works merit, which yet God will reward in this and in a future life? Answer, this reward is not of merit but of grace, A. A, Luke 1710. Question 64

But does not this doctrine make men careless and profane? Answer, by no means, for it is impossible that those who are implanted in to Christ by a true faith should not bring forth fruits of thankfulness, A. A, Matthew 718, John 15, 5. Of the sacraments, 25, Lord's Day. Question 65 Since then we are made partakers of Christ and all his benefits by faith only, whence does this faith proceed?

Answer. From the Holy Ghost, A. Who works faith in our hearts by the preaching of the gospel and confirms it by the use of the sacraments. B. A. Ephesians 2, 8 and 9. Ephesians 6.23, John 3.5, Philippians 1.29. B. Matthew 28, 19 and 20. 1. 22 and 23. What are the sacraments? Answer.

The sacraments are holy visible signs and seals, appointed of God for this end, that by the use thereof he may the more fully declare and seal to us the promise of the gospel. That is, that he grants us freely the remission of sin and life eternal for the sake of that one sacrifice of Christ accomplished on the cross. A. A. Genesis 1711, Romans 4. Deuteronomy 30 verse 6 Leviticus 625 Hebrews 9 7 through 9 and 24

Ezekiel 20 verse 12 Isaiah 6 6 and 7 Isaiah 54 9 Question 67 Are both word and sacraments then ordained and appointed for this end that they may direct our faith to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross as the only ground of our salvation? A. Answer. Yes indeed, for the Holy Ghost teaches us in the gospel and assures us by the sacraments that the whole of our salvation depends upon that one's sacrifice of Christ which he offered for us on the cross. A. Romans 6.3, Galatians 3.27. Question 68. How many sacraments

has Christ instituted in the New Covenant or Testament? Answer 2, namely Holy Baptism and the Holy Supper. Of Holy Baptism, 26 Lord's Day. Question 69. How art thou admonished and assured by Holy Baptism that the one sacrifice of Christ upon the cross is of real advantage to thee? answer thus that christ appointed this external washing with water a adding thereto this promise b that i am as certainly washed by his blood and spirit from all the pollution of my soul that is from all my sins c as i am washed externally with water by which the filthiness of the body is commonly washed away.

A. Matthew 2819. B. Matthew 2819, Acts 2.38, Matthew 3.11, Mark 1616, John 1.33, Romans 6, 3 and 4. C. 1.1. Mark 1 4, Luke 3.3. Question 70. is it to be washed with the blood and spirit of Christ? Answer. It is to receive of God the remission of sins freely for the sake of Christ's blood, which he shed for us by his sacrifice upon the cross, A.

And also to be renewed by the Holy Ghost and sanctified to be members of Christ, that so we may more and more die unto sin and lead holy and unblameable lives. B. A. Hebrews 1224, 1 Peter 1 2, Revelation 1 5, Revelation 7 14, Zechariah 131, Ezekiel 36 25. B. John 133, John 3 5, 1 Corinthians 611, 1 Corinthians 12 13, Romans 6 4, Colossians 2, 12. Question 71 Where has Christ promised us

That he will as certainly wash us by his blood and spirit As we are washed with the water of baptism Answer In the institution of baptism Which is thus expressed Quote Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father

and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost and quote, Matthew 2819. And, quote, He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved, but he that believeth not shall be damned. End quote, Mark 1616. This promise is also repeated where the scripture calls baptism, quote, the washing of regenerations, end quote,

and the washing away of sins, Titus 3.5, Acts 2216. A. A. Titus 3. 35 Acts 2216. 27 Lord's Day Question 72. Is then the external baptism with water, the washing away of sin itself?

Answer, not at all, A, for the blood of Jesus Christ only and the Holy Ghost cleanse us from all sin. B. A, Matthew 311, 1. Peter 321, Ephesians 5, 26, 27. B. 1. John 1. Corinthians 6.11. Question 73. Why then does the Holy Ghost call baptism, the washing of regeneration, and the washing away of sins? Answer. God speaks thus not without great cause. To wit, not only thereby to teach us, that as the filth of the body is purged away by water, so our sins are removed by the blood and spirit of Jesus Christ, but especially that by this divine pledge and sign,

he may assure us that we are spiritually cleansed from our sins, as really as we are externally washed with water, B. A, Revelation 1.5, Revelation 7.14, 1 Corinthians 6.11. B. Mark 1616, Galatians 6.16. 327. Question 74. Are infants also to be baptized? Answer. Yes. For since they, as well as the adult, are included in the covenant and Church

of God, A, and since redemption from sin, B, by the blood of Christ and the Holy Ghost, the author of faith, is promised to them no less than to the adult, C. They must therefore, by baptism, as a sign of the covenant be also admitted into the Christian Church and be distinguished from the children of unbelievers, as was done in the Old Covenant or Testament by Circumcision, E, instead of which baptism is instituted, F, in the New Covenant. A. Genesis 177 B, Matthew 1914 C. Luke 1.15, Psalm 22. 10, Isaiah 44,

1 through 3, Acts 2.39. D. Acts 10 47. E. Genesis 17. 14. F. Colossians 2. 11 to 13. Of the Holy Supper of our Lord Jesus Christ. 28 Lord's Day. Question 75. How art thou admonished and assured in the Lord's supper?

That thou art a partaker of that one sacrifice? of Christ, accomplished on the cross, and of all his benefits. Answer, thus, that Christ has commanded me and all believers to eat of this broken bread and to drink of this cup in remembrance of him, adding these promises, A. First, that his body was offered and broken on the cross for me, and his blood shed for me, as certainly as I see with my eyes the bread of the Lord broken for me, and the cup communicated. to me, and further, that he feeds and nourishes my soul to everlasting life with his crucified body and shed blood, as assuredly as I receive from the hands of the minister, and taste with

my mouth the bread and the cup of the Lord, as certain signs of the body and blood of Christ. A. Matthew 26, 26 to 28, Mark 14, 22 to 24, Luke 22, 19 to 20, 1. Corinthians 10, 16 and 17, 1 Corinthians 11, 23 to 25, 1 Corinthians 12, 13. Question 76. What is it then to eat the crucified body and drink the shed blood of Christ? Answer. It is not only to embrace with believing heart all the sufferings and death of Christ and thereby to obtain the pardon of sin and life eternal, eh,

but also besides that, to become more and more united to his sacred body, B, by the Holy Ghost, who dwells both in Christ and in us, so that we, though Christ is in heaven, C, and we on earth, are notwithstanding, quote, flesh of his flesh and bone of his bone, D, and that we live and are governed forever by one spirit, E, as members of the same body are by one soul. A. John 6. 35, 40, 47 to 54. B. John 6. 55 to 56. C. Colossians 3.1, Acts 321, 1. Corinthians 11, 26. D. Ephesians 316, Ephesians 5, 29, 30, 32.

1 Corinthians 6, 15, 17, 19. 1 John 3.24, 1 John 4 13, John 14, 23. E. John 6, 56 to 58, John 15, 1 to 6. Ephesians 4, 15 to 16. Question 77. Where has Christ promised that he will as certainly feed and nourish believers with his body and blood, as they eat of this broken bread and drink of this cup? Answer, in the institution of the supper which is thus expressed, a,

quote, the Lord Jesus, the same night in which he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he break it and said, eat, this is my body which is broken for you, this do in remembrance of me. After the same manner also he took the cup when he had supped, saying, This cup is the New Testament in my blood. This do ye as often as ye drink it in remembrance of me. For as often as ye eat this bread and drink this cup, ye do show the Lord's death till he come, end quote, 1 Corinthians 11, 23 to 26. This promise is reprimise by the Holy Apostle Paul where he says, quote, The cup of blessing which we bless,

is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? For we being many are one bread and one body, for we are all partakers of that one bread, end quote, 1 Corinthians 10, 16 and 17. A. 1 Corinthians 11, 23 to 25, Matthew 26, 23, 26 to 28, Mark 14, 22 to 24, Luke 22, 19 and 20, 1 Corinthians 10, 16 and 17. 29, Lord's Day.

Question 78. Do then the bread and wine become the very body and blood of Christ? Answer, not at all, A. But as the water in baptism is not changed into the blood of Christ, neither is the washing away of sin itself, being only the sign and confirmation thereof appointed of God, B, so the bread and the Lord's supper is not changed into the very body of Christ, C, though agreeably to the nature and properties of sacraments, D, it is called the body of Christ Jesus. A, Matthew 26 29, B, Ephesians 5. 26, Titus 3.5. C. Mark 14. 24, 1 Corinthians 10, 16, 17, and 26 through 28. D. Genesis 17, 10, 11, 14, and 19. Exodus 12, 11, 13, 27, 43, and 48. Exodus 13, 9, 1 Peter 321, 1 Corinthians 10, 1 through 4.

Question 79. Why then does Christ call the bread his body, and the cup, his blood, or the new covenant in his blood, and Paul the communion of body and blood of Christ? Answer, Christ speaks thus, not without great reason, namely, not only thereby to teach us that as bread and wine support this temporal life, so his crucified body and shed blood are the, the true meat and drink, whereby our souls are fed to eternal life, A. But more especially by these visible signs and pledges to assure us that we are as really partakers of his true body and blood by the operation of the Holy Ghost as we receive by the mouths of our bodies these holy signs in remembrance of him, B, and that all his sufferings and obedience are as certainly ours as if we had in our own persons suffered and made satisfaction for our sins to God.

A. John 6, 51 and 55. B. 1 Corinthians 10, 16 and 17. 30 Lord's Day. Question 80. What difference is there between the Lord's Supper and the Popish Mass? Answer. The Lord's Supper testifies to us

that we have a full pardon of all sin by the only sacrifice of Jesus Christ. which he himself has once accomplished on the cross, A, and that we by the Holy Ghost are engrafted into Christ, B, who, according to his human nature, is now not on earth but in heaven, at the right hand of God his father, C, and will there be worshipped by us, D. But the Mass teaches that the living and dead have not the pardon of sins through the sufferings of Christ, unless Christ is also daily offered for them by the priests,

and further that Christ is bodily under the form of bread and wine, and therefore is to be worshipped in them, so that the mass at bottom is nothing else than a denial of the one's sacrifice and sufferings of Jesus Christ, and in a cursed idolatry. A. Hebrews 7.27, Hebrews 912 and 25 through 28, Hebrews 10, 10 and 12 through 14. John 19.30, Matthew.

2628, Luke 22, 19 and 20. B. 1 Corinthians 617, 1 Corinthians 10, 16. C. Hebrews 1 3, Hebrews 8, 1 and 2, John 2017. D. Matthew 6, 20 and 21, John 4, 21 through 24, Luke 24 52, Acts 7, 55 and 56, Colossians 3 1, Philippians 3, 20 and 21, 1 Thessalonians 1.10, Hebrews 9, 6 through 10. E. Hebrews 926, Hebrews 10, 12, 14, and 19 through 31. Question 81. For whom is the Lord's Supper instituted? Answer. For those who are truly sorrowful for their sins, and yet trust that these are

forgiven them for the sake of Christ, and that their remaining infirmities are covered by his passion and death, and who also earnestly desire to have their faith more and more strengthened and their lives more holy, but hypocrites, and such as turn not to God with sincere hearts, eat and drink judgment to themselves, A. A. 1 Corinthians 10, 19 through 22, 1 Corinthians 11, 28 and 29. Are they also to be admitted to this supper, who, by confession and life, declare themselves unbelieving and ungodly? Answer, no, for by this the covenant of God would be profaned, and his wrath kindled against the whole congregation, A, therefore it is the duty of the Christian Church, according to the appointment of Christ and his apostles, to exclude such persons by the keys of the kingdom of heaven, till they shall they shall, Amendment of Life.

1 Corinthians 11, 20, and 34. Isaiah 1, 11 through 15, Isaiah 66, 3, Jeremiah 7, 21 through 23, Psalm 50, verse 16. 31 Lord's Day Question 83 What are the keys of the kingdom of heaven? Answer. The preaching of the Holy Gospel and Christian Discipline

Christian discipline or excommunication out of the Christian Church. By these two, the Kingdom of Heaven is opened to believers and shut against unbelievers. Question 84. How is the Kingdom of Heaven opened and shut by the preaching of the Holy Gospel? Answer. Thus, when according to the command of Christ, it is declared and publicly testified to all and every believer that, whenever they receive the promise of the gospel by a true faith, all their sins are really forgiven them of God for the sake of Christ's merits. And on the contrary, when it is declared and testified to all unbelievers, and such as do not sincerely repent, that they stand exposed to the wrath of God and eternal

condemnation so long as they are unconverted, A, according to which testimony of the gospel God will judge them, both in this and in the life to come. Matthew 16, 18 and 19, Matthew 18, 15 through 19, John 20, 21 through 23. Question 85 How is the Kingdom of Heaven shut and opened by Christian discipline? Answer, thus, when according to the command of Christ, those who under the name of Christians maintain doctrines or practices inconsistent therewith and will not, after having been often brotherly admonished,

renounce their errors and wicked course of life, are complained of to the church, or to those who are thereunto appointed by the church. And if they despise their admonition, are by them forbidden the use of the sacraments, whereby they are excluded from the Christian Church, and by God himself from the kingdom of Christ, and when they promise and show real amendment, are again received as members of Christ and His Church, A.

A, Matthew 18, 15 through 18, 1 Corinthians 5, 2 through 5 and 11, 2, Thessalonians 3, 14 and 15, 2 Corinthians 2, 6 through 8. End of Section 2. This spring, Denham gets a softer, lighter update. Introducing Old Navy's drapey denim wide leg, A new fit that moves with you. It's everything you want denim to feel like for summer. Easy, breathable, and effortlessly cool. With a fit that creates natural movement and a wide leg that feels modern, not overwhelming.

Plus, that signature, wait, for this price, moment. Old Navy's drape you denim wide leg. Section 3 of the Heidelberg Catechism. This is a Libravox recording. All Libravox recordings are in the public domain. For more information or to volunteer, please visit Libravox.org. The Heidelberg Catechism by Zachariasus Ercinus and Caspar Olivianus, Section 3. The third part of thankfulness.

32 Lord's Day Question 86 Since then we are delivered from our misery, merely of grace through Christ, without any merit of ours. Why must we still do good works? Answer. Because Christ, having redeemed and delivered us by his blood, also renews us by His Holy Spirit after his own image. That so we may testify by the whole of our conduct,

our gratitude to God for his blessings, A, and that he may be praised by us, B, also that everyone may be assured in himself of his faith, C, by the fruits thereof. and that by our godly conversation others may be gained to Christ D. A. Romans 6.13, Romans 12 1 and 2, 1st Peter 2 verses 5, 9 and 10, 1 Corinthians 620. B, Matthew 516, 1 Peter 2 12, 1 Peter 1, 6 and 7. C. 2 Peter 1 10, Matthew 7 17, Galatians 5.

622 and 23. D. 1. Peter 3 1 and 2 Romans 1419. Question 87. Can not they then be saved who, continuing in their wicked and ungrateful lives, are not converted to God? Answer. By no means, for the Holy Scripture declares that no unchaste person, idolater, adulterer, thief, covetous man, drunkard, slanderer, robber, or any such like, shall inherit the kingdom of God, A. A. 1 Corinthians 6, 9 and 10, Ephesians 5, 5 and 6, 1 John 3 14. 33 Lord's Day Question 88. Of how many parts does the true conversion of man consist?

Answer. Of two parts of the mortification of the old and the quickening of the new man, A. A. Romans 6 1 and 4 through 6. Ephesians 4 22 to 24, Colossians 3 5 through 10. 1 Corinthians 5.7. 2 Corinthians 710. Question 89. What is the mortification of the old man? Answer. It is a sincere sorrow of heart that we have provoked God by our sins and more and more to hate and flee from them. A. A. Romans 8.13, Joel 2.13. Hosea 6.1. Question 90. What is the quickening of the new man? Answer. It is a sincere joy of heart in God through Christ, A.

And with love and delight to live according to the will of God in all good works. B. A. Romans 5.1. Romans 14. 17. Isaiah 57.15. B. Romans 6 verses 10 and 11, Galatians 2.20. Question 91. But what are good works? Answer. Only those which proceed from a true faith, A, are performed according to the law of God, B, and to His glory, C, and not such as are founded on our imaginations or the institutions of men, D. A. Romans 1423.

B. Leviticus 18, 4. 1. Samuel 1522, Ephesians 2.10. C. 1 Corinthians 10.31. D. Deuteronomy 12. 32, Ezekiel 20, 18 and 19. Isaiah 29 13, Matthew 15, 7 through 9. 34 Lord's Day Question 92. What is the law of God? Answer. God spake all these words, Exodus 20 1 through 17, and Deuteronomy 5, 6 to 21, saying, I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.

First commandment, thou shalt have no other gods before me. Second commandment, thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, nor any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them. For I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me, and showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me

and keep my commandments. Third commandment, thou shalt not take the law. name of the Lord thy God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. Fourth Commandment, remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labor and do all thy work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God. In it thou thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy man-servant, nor thy maid-servant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates. For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day,

wherefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it. Fifth Commandment, honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. Sixth Commandment, thou shalt not kill. Seventh Commandment, thou shalt not commit adultery. Eighth commandment, thou shalt not steal. Ninth commandment, thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor. Tenth commandment, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house,

thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife, nor his man-servant, nor his maid-servant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor anything that is thy neighbors. Question 93. How are these commandments divided? Answer, into two tables, A, the first of which teaches us how we must behave towards God, the second, what duties we owe to our neighbor, B.

A, Exodus 3428, Deuteronomy 413, Deuteronomy 10, 3 and 4. B, Matthew 22, 37 to 40. Question 94. What does God enjoin in the First Commandment? Answer. That I, as sincerely as I desire the subject, salvation of my own soul, avoid and flee from all idolatry, A, sorcery, soothsaying, superstition, B, invocation of saints or any other creatures, C, and learn rightly to know the only true God, D,

trust in him alone, E, with humility, F, and patience submit to him, G, expect all good things from him only, H, love, I, fear, J, and glory, him with my whole heart, K, so that I renounce and forsake all creatures rather than commit even the least thing contrary to his will. L. A. 1. John 521, 1 Corinthians 6, 9 and 10, 1 Corinthians 10 7 and 14. B. Leviticus 1931, Deuteronomy 18, 9 through 12. C. Matthew 4.10, Revelation 19, 10, Revelation 22, 8 and 9. D. John 17 3. E. Jeremiah 17, 5 and 7. F. 1. Peter 5, 5 and 6.

G. Hebrews 10 36, Colossians 1.11, Romans 5, 3 and 4. 1 Corinthians 10, 10, Philippians 2.14. H. Psalm 104 27 through 30. Isaiah 457, James 117. I. Deuteronomy 6.5, Matthew 22, 37. J. Deuteronomy 6, 2, Psalm 111, 10, Proverbs 1 7, Proverbs 9, 10, Matthew 10, 28. K, Matthew 410, Deuteronomy 10, 20, and 21. L, Matthew 5, 29 and 30, Matthew 10, 13.

Acts 529. Question 95. What is idolatry? Answer. I idolatry is, instead of, or besides that one true God, who has manifested himself in his word, to contrive or have any other object in which men place their trust, A. A, Ephesians 5.5, 1 Chronicles 1626, Philippians 319, Galatians 4-8, Ephesians 2.23, 1 John 2.23, 2.19, John 523. 35 Lord's Day.

Question 96. What does God require in the Second Commandment? Answer. That we in no wise represent God by images, A, nor worship him in any other way than he has commanded in his word, B. A. Deuteronomy 4 15 through 19 Isaiah 40, 18 through 25, Romans 1, 23 and 24, Acts 1729. B. 1 Samuel 1523, Deuteronomy 12 30 through 32, Matthew 15, 9. Question 97. Are images then not at all to be made? Answer. God neither can, nor. nor may be represented by any means, A. But as to creatures, though they may be represented,

yet God forbids to make or have any resemblance of them either in order to worship them or to serve God by them, B. A, Isaiah 40, 25. B, Exodus 23, 24 and 25, Exodus 34, 17, Numbers 33, 52. Deuteronomy 7.5. Deuteronomy 12-3, Deuteronomy 1621, 2 Kings 18, 3 and 4. Question 98.

But may not images be tolerated in the churches as books to the laity? Answer, no, for we must not pretend to be wiser than God, who will have his people taught, not by dumb images, A, but by the lively preaching of his word, B. A. Jeremiah 10, 8, Habakkuk 2, 18 and 19. B. Romans 10, 14, 15, and 17. 2. Peter 1.19, 2. Timothy 3, 16 and 17. 36 Lord's Day.

Question 99. What is required in the Third Commandment? Answer. That we, not only by cursing, A, or perjury, B, but also by rash swearing C must not profane or abuse the name of God nor by silence or connivance be partakers of these horrible sins in others D and briefly that we use the holy name of God know otherwise than with fear and reverence E so that he may be rightly confessed F and worshipped by us G and be glorified in all our words and works

H. A. Leviticus 24, 11 to 16. B. Leviticus 1912. C. Matthew 537, James 5.12. D. Leviticus 5.1, Proverbs 2924. E. Jeremiah 4.2, Isaiah 45. 23. F. Romans 10, 9 and 10, Matthew 10 32. G. Psalm. 15, 1 Timothy 2.8. H. Romans 2.24, 1 Timothy 6.1, Colossians 3, 16 and 17. Question 100. Is then the profaning of God's name by swearing and cursing so heinous a sin that his wrath is kindled against those who do not endeavor as much as in them lies to prevent and forbid such cursing and swearing? Answer. It undoubtedly is, A, for there is no sin greater or more provoking to God than the profaning of his name, and therefore he has commanded this sin to be punished with death.

B. A. Proverbs 2924, Leviticus 5.1. B. Leviticus 24, 15 and 16. 37 Lord's Day Question 101. May we then swear religiously by the name of God? Answer. Yes, either when the magistrates demanded of the subjects, or when necessity requires us thereby to confirm a fidelity and truth to the glory of God

and for the safety of our neighbor, for such an oath is founded on God's word, A, and therefore was justly used by the saints, both in the Old and New Testament, B. A. Deuteronomy 6.13. Deuteronomy 1020, Isaiah 48 verse 1, Hebrews 6.16. B. Genesis 21, 24, Genesis 31, 53 and 54. Joshua 9, 15 and 19, 1st Samuel 2422, 2 Samuel 335, 1 Kings 1 28 through 30, Romans 1 9, 2 Corinthians 1, 23. May we also swear by saints or any other creatures? Answer.

No, for a lawful oath is calling upon God as the only one who knows the heart that he will bear witness to the truth and punish me if I swear falsely, A, which honor is due to no creature. B. A, 2 Corinthians 1.23, Romans 9. 1. B. Matthew 5. 34 to 36, James 512

38 Lord's Day Question 103 What does God require in the Fourth Commandment? Answer First, that the ministry of the gospel and the schools be maintained, A, and that I, especially on the Sabbath, that is, on the day of rest, diligently frequent the Church of God,

B, to hear His Word, C, to use the sacraments, publicly to call upon the Lord E and contribute to the relief of the poor F secondly that all the days of my life I cease from my evil works and yield myself to the Lord to work by his Holy Spirit in me and thus begin in this life the eternal Sabbath G A Titus 1 5 5. 2 Timothy 3 14 and 15 1st Timothy 517 1 Corinthians 9 11 13 and 14 and 14 2 Timothy 2 2 2. B. Psalm 40, 10 and 11. Psalm 6827, Acts 2, 42 and 46. C. 1 Timothy 4, 13 and 19, 1 Corinthians 14, 29 and 31. D. 1 Corinthians 11 33. E. 1 Timothy 2 1 through 3 and 8 through 11, 1 Corinthians 14, 16. F. 1 Corinthians 16 2. G. Isaiah 66. 23.

39 Lord's Day. Question 104. What does God require in the Fifth Commandment? Answer. That I show all honor, love, and fidelity to my father and mother, and all in authority over me, and submit myself to their good instruction and correction with due obedience, A? and also patiently bear with their weaknesses and infirmities b since it pleases god to govern us by their hand c a ephesians five twenty two ephesians six one through five Colossians 3 18 and 20 through 24.

Proverbs 1 8. Proverbs 4 1. Proverbs 15 20. Proverbs 20 20. Exodus 21 17, Romans 13 1 through 7. B. Proverbs 23 22, Genesis 9, 24 and 25. 1 Peter 2.18.

C. Ephesians 6, 4 and 9. Colossians 3 19 to 21, Romans 13 2 and 3, Matthew 2221. 40 Lord's Day Question 105. What does God require in the 6th commandment? Answer, that neither in thoughts nor words nor gestures, much less in deeds, I dishonor, hate, wound, or kill my neighbor by myself or by another, A. But that I lay aside all desire of revenge, B, also that I hurt not myself, nor willfully expose myself to any danger, C.

Wherefore also the magistrate is armed with the sword to prevent murder, D. A, Matthew 5, 21 and 22, Matthew 2652, Genesis 9, 6. B. Ephesians 4.26, Romans 1219, Matthew 525, Matthew 1835. C. Romans 1314, Colossians 2.23, Matthew 4.7. D. Genesis 9. 6, Exodus 2114, Matthew 2652, Romans 13, 4. Question 106. But this commandment seems only to speak of murder. Answer.

In forbidding murder, God teaches us that he abhors the causes thereof, such as envy, A, hatred, B, anger, C, and desire of revenge, and that he accounts all these as murder. D. A. Proverbs 1430, Romans 129. B. 1 John 2, 9 and 11. C. James 120, Galatians 5, 19 and 21. D. 1. 1 John 315. Question 107. But is it enough that we do not kill any man in the manner mentioned above?

Answer. No, for when God forbids envy, hatred, and anger, he commands us to love our neighbor as ourselves, A. to show patience, peace, meekness, mercy, and all kindness towards him, B, and prevent his hurt as much as in us lies, C. And that we do good even to our enemies, D. A, Matthew 712, Matthew 22, 39, Romans 12. B, Ephesians 4, 2, Galatians 6 1 and 2, Matthew 5, 5 7 and 9, Romans 12 18, Luke 6, 3,000, 1 Peter 3, 8, Colossians 3, 12, Romans 12, 10 and 15. C. Exodus 23, 5.

D. Matthew 5, 44 and 45. Romans 12, 20 and 21. 41 Lord's Day. Question 108. What does the 7th commandment teach us? Answer. That all uncleanness is a cursed of God, A. and that therefore we must with all our hearts detest the same,

B, and live chastly and temperately, C, whether in holy wedlock or in single life, D. A, Leviticus 18, 27, and 28, B, Jude 1.23. C. 1 Thessalonians 4 3 through 5. D. Hebrews 13, 4. 1 Corinthians 7 through 9 and 27. Question 109. Does God forbid in this commandment only adultery and such like gross sins? Answer. Since both our body and soul are temples of the Holy Ghost,

he commands us to preserve them pure and holy. Therefore he forbids all unchaste actions, gestures, words, A, thoughts, desires, B, and whatever can entice men there too. C. A. Ephesians 5. 3 and 4. 1 Corinthians 6, 18 to 20. B. Matthew 5, 27, and 28. C. Ephesians 518, 1 Corinthians 1533.

42 Lord's Day. Question 110. What does God forbid in the 8th commandment? Answer. God forbids not only those thefts, A, and robberies, B, which are punishable by the magistrate, but he comprehends under the name of theft all wicked tricks and devices, whereby we designed to appropriate to ourselves the goods which belong to our neighbor, C, whether it be by force or under the appearance of right, as by unjust weights, l's, measures,

fraudulent merchandise, D, false coins, usury, E, or by any other way forbidden by God, as also all covetousness, F, all abuse and waste. of His gifts, G. A. 1 Corinthians 6.10. B. 1 Corinthians 5.10, Isaiah 33 1. C. Luke 3 14, 1 Thessalonians 4, 6. D. Proverbs 11 1, Proverbs 16 11, Ezekiel 45 9 through 12, Deuteronomy 25, 13 through 16. E. Psalm 15, 5, Luke 635. F, 1 Corinthians 6.10. G, Proverbs 23, 20 and 21, Proverbs 21 verse 20. Question 111.

But what does God require in this commandment? Answer, that I promote the advantage of my neighbor in every instance I can or may, and deal with him as I desire to be dealt with by others, A. Further also, that I faithfully labor, so that I may be able to relieve the needy, B. A, Matthew 712, B, Ephesians 428. 43 Lord's Day Question 112. What is required in the Ninth Commandment?

Answer, that I bear false witness against no man, A. nor falsify any man's words, B, that I be no backbiter nor slanderer, C, that I do not judge, nor join in condemning any man rashly or unheard, D, but that I avoid all sorts of lies and deceit as the proper works of the devil, E, unless I would bring down upon me the heavy wrath of God, F. Likewise, that in judgment and all other dealings I love the truth, speak it uprightly, and confess it, G, Also, that I defend and promote as much as I am able, the honor and good character of my neighbor, H. A. Proverbs 19, 5, and 9. Proverbs 21, 28. B. Psalm 15 3, Psalm 50, 19 and 20. C. Romans 1, 29 and 30.

D. Matthew 7 1 and 2, Luke 637. E. John 8 44. F. Proverbs 12. 22, Proverbs 13, 5. G. 1 Corinthians 13, 6, Ephesians 4.25. H. 1. Peter 4.8. 44 Lord's Day. Question 113. What does the 10th commandment require of us?

Answer. That even the smallest inclination or thought, contrary to any of God's commandments, never rise in our hearts, but that at all times we hate all sin with our whole heart and delight in all righteousness. A. Romans 7. Question 114. But can those who are converted to God perfectly keep these commandments? Answer. No, but even the holiest men while in this life have only a small beginning of this obedience, A.

yet so that with a sincere resolution they begin to live not only according to some but all the commandments of God B a 1. 1.1 8 through 10 Romans 7 14 and 15 Ecclesiastes 720 1 Corinthians 13 9 b Roman 722 Psalm 1 2 james 2 10 Question 115 Why will God then have the Ten Commandments so strictly preached Since no man in this life can keep them Answer First, that all our lifetime we may learn more and more to know A, our sinful nature

And thus become the more earnest in seeking the remission of sin And righteousness in Christ B Likewise that we constantly endeavor and pray to God for the grace of the Holy Spirit, that we may become more and more conformable to the image of God till we arrive at the perfection proposed to us in a life to come, C. A. Romans 320, 1 John 1 919, Psalm 32 5. B. Matthew 5, 6, Romans 7, 24 and 25. C. 1 Corinthians 924, Philippians 3 11 through 14. of prayer

45 Lord's Day Question 116 Why is prayer necessary for Christians Answer Because it is the chief part of thankfulness Which God requires of us A And also because God will give His grace

And holy spirit to those only Who with sincere desires continually ask them of him And are thankful for them B A Psalm 50 14 and 15. B. Matthew 7, 7 and 8, Luke 11, 9, 10, and 13, 1st Thessalonians 517. Question 117. What are the requisites of that prayer, which is acceptable to God, and which he will hear? Answer. First, that we from the heart pray, A, to the one true God only, who has manifested himself in his word, B,

for all things he has commanded us to ask of him c secondly that we rightly and thoroughly know our need and misery d so that we may deeply humble ourselves in the presence of his divine majesty thirdly that we be fully persuaded that he notwithstanding that we are unworthy of it will for the sake of christ our lord certainly hear our prayer f as he has promised us in his word g A. John 4.24, Psalm 145.18. B. Revelation 1910, John 4 22 to 24. C. Romans 8. 26, 1 John 5 14, James 1 5. 5. D. 2. Chronicles, 2012. E. Psalm 2 11, Psalm 34 19, Isaiah 66 2. F. Romans 1014, James 1, 6. G. John 14, 13 and 14, John 16, 23, Daniel 9, 17, and 18.

H. Matthew 7.8, Psalm 27, 8. Question 118. What has God commanded us to ask of Him? Answer, All things necessary for soul and body, A. which Christ our Lord has comprised in that prayer he himself has taught us. A. James 117 Matthew 633. Question 119. What are the words of that prayer?

A. Answer. Our Father which art in heaven. One, hollowed be thy name. Two, thy kingdom come. Three, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Four, give us this day. our daily bread. 5. And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. 6. And lead us not into

temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. A. Matthew 6 9 to 13, Luke 11 2 to 4. 46 Lord's Day. Question 120. Why has Christ commanded us to address God thus? Our Father. Answer, that immediately, in the very beginning of our prayer, he might excite in us a childlike reverence for and confidence in God, which are the foundation of our prayer, namely, that God has become our Father in Christ, and will much less deny us what we ask of Him in true faith, than our parents will refuse us earthly things, A. A. Matthew 7 9 to 11, Luke 11, 11 to 13. Question 121. Why is it here added, which art in heaven? Answer.

Lest we should form any earthly conceptions of God's heavenly majesty, A, and that we may expect from His Almighty Power, all things necessary for soul and body, B. A, Jeremiah 23, 23 and 23. Act 17, 24, 25, and 27. B. Romans 10. 12. 47 Lord's Day. Question 122.

Which is the first petition? Answer. Hallow it be thy name, that is, grant us first rightly to know thee, A, and to sanctify, glorify, and praise thee, B, in all thy works, in which thy power, wisdom, good, righteousness, justice, mercy, and truth are clearly displayed, and further also that we may so order and direct our whole lives our thoughts, words, and actions, that thy name may never be blasphemed, but rather honored and praised on our account. C. A. John 17 3, Jeremiah 9.24, Jeremiah 31, verses 33 and 34, Matthew 1617, James

1 5, Psalm 119 105. B. Psalm 119, 137, Luke 1, 46 and 47 and 68 and 69. Romans 11 33 to 36. C. Psalm 71 8, Psalm 115 1. 48, Lord's Day. Question 123. Which is the second petition? Thy kingdom come, that is, rule us so by thy word and spirit, that we may submit ourselves more and more to thee. A. Preserve and increase thy church, B, destroy the works of the devil and all violence which would exalt itself against thee, and also all wicked counsels devised against thy holy word, C.

Till the full perfection of thy kingdom take place, D, therein thou shalt be all in all, E. A, Matthew 6.33, Psalm 119 verse 5, Psalm 143, 10. B, Psalm 51, 18, Psalm 122, 6 through 9. C, 1 John 3, 8, Romans 16, 20. D, Revelation 22, 17, and 20, Romans 8, 22, and 23. E, 1 Corinthians 15, 28. Lord's Day. Question 124.

Which is the third petition? Answer. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. That is, grant that we and all men may renounce our own will, A, and without murmuring, obey thy will, which is only good, B, that everyone may attend to and perform the duties of his station and calling, C, as willingly and faithfully as the angels do in heaven. D. A. Matthew 1624, Titus 2, 11 and 12. B. Luke 22 42, Ephesians 5.10, Romans 122.

C. 1. Corinthians 7. 24. D. Psalm 103, 20 and 21. 50 Lord's Day. Question 125. Which is the fourth petition? answer give us this day our daily bread that is be pleased to provide us with all things necessary for the body a that we may thereby acknowledge thee to be the only fountain of all good and that neither our care nor industry nor even thy gifts can profit us without thy blessing c and therefore that we may withdraw our trust from all creatures and place it alone in thee A. Psalm 104, 27, and 28. Psalm 145, 15, and 16, Matthew 6, 25, and 26. B. James 1. 17, Acts 14, 17, Acts 17, 27 and 28. C. 1st Corinthians 1558, Deuteronomy 8 3, Psalm 37 3 through 5 and 16.

D. Psalm 5523. Psalm 62.11. Psalm 146. 3. Jeremiah 17, 5 and 7. 51 Lord's Day. Question 126. Which is the fifth petition? Answer. And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. That is, be pleased for the sake of Christ's blood not to impute to. us poor sinners our transgressions nor that depravity which always cleaves to us a even as we feel this evidence of thy grace in us that it is our firm resolution from the heart to forgive our neighbor b a psalm 51 1 through 7 psalm 143 2 1 1 1 and 2 Romans 8 1 b matthew 6 14 and 15 52 Lord's day

Question 127. Which is the sixth petition? Answer. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. That is, since we are so weak in ourselves that we cannot stand a moment, A, and besides this, since our mortal enemies, the devil, B, the world, C, and our own flesh, D, cease not to assault us, do thou therefore preserve and strengthen us? us by the power of thy Holy Spirit that we may not be overcome in this spiritual warfare,

E, but constantly and strenuously may resist our foes till at last we obtain a complete victory, F. A. John 15 5, Psalm 10314 B. 1. Peter 5 8 Ephesians 612. C. John 1519. D. Romans 7.23. Galatians 517. E. Matthew 2641, Mark 1333. F. 1 Thessalonians 313, 1st Thessalonians 523. Question 128. How dost thou conclude thy prayer? Answer, for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. That is, all these we ask of thee, because thou being our king and, and Almighty, art willing and able to give us all good, A. And all this we pray for, that thereby not we, but thy holy name, be glorified forever,

B. A. Romans 10, verses 11 and 12, 2. Peter 2.9. B. John 14. 13, Jeremiah 33, 8 and 9, Psalm 115 verse 1. Question 129. What does the word Amen signify? Answer. Amen signifies. It shall truly and certainly be, for my prayer is more assuredly heard of God than I feel in my heart that I desire these things of Him. A. A. 2 Corinthians 120, 2 Timothy 2.13. End of Section 3

End of the Heidelberg Catechism by Zacharias Ercinus and Caspar Oliviannis