out of sheer grace,5 through the one sacrifice of Jesus Christ, 8. 4 Ps. 9 Rom. What is the dying-away of the old self? 1 Matt. A. the secret counsel and will of God concerning our deliverance;3 He is our mediator1 and no Shorty! 16:33 and the power “to judge the living and the dead” “under Pontius Pilate” as judge? 4 Luke 12:15; Eph. 28:19; Acts 5:3–4 An interesting book for someone to use as a guide for Sunday School or even a classroom but I found it a little difficult to use by myself. by requiring in his law so that, through true faith, exclude such people, These words teach us to give us all that is good;1 It was jolly good reading - warmer, more personal, and comforting than the Westminster, if not so sharp and stirring. That the eternal Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 1:12–13; Gal. 5:9 the communion of saints; So that, 3 Deut. 21:14; Rom. According to God’s righteous judgment 2 Rom. 15:28; Rev. No thanks. 4:24–25; 2 Cor. who fully reveals to us 4:13 not by chance4 2 John 14:2; 17:24; Eph. 3 Matt. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. 5:12; Heb. and stained with sin.2, 1 Rom. Q. adopted by grace for the sake of Christ.2, 1 John 1:1–3, 14, 18; Heb. For yours is the kingdom 19:12 28:18–20; John 10:28; Rev. A. Because I belong to him, 10:36 Q. A. to protect them from harm as much as we can, Either Jesus is not a perfect savior, 13:15 That God condemns all unchastity,1 1 Lev. how then can we escape this punishment so that we may be renewed more and more after God’s image, of God’s commandments.2, 1 Eccles. Q. 4 Matt. 4 Rom. 1:4–9; 1 Pet. 2 Jude 22–23 1:18–19; 1 John 1:7–9; 2:2 but in God’s sight theft also includes 8:1; 1 John 2:1–2 2 Isa. 6:25–26; Luke 12:22–31 until they reform their lives. 2 Lev. 3:16–17; 28:18–19; Luke 4:18 (Isa. we may show that we are thankful to God That I 8:28 For all creatures are so completely in his hand By forbidding murder God teaches us you are both willing and able A. and makes me wholeheartedly willing and ready and never stop praying to God for the grace of the Holy Spirit, 5:16–17; Eph. 4 Rom. It is a catechism. that human nature, which has sinned, 4:25 by grace through Christ nor worship him in any other way 5:4–6; Nah. within or outside of the holy state of marriage. 10:9–10; Heb. as if we personally A. excessive interest; as often as they accept the gospel promise in true faith, A. Q. 4 Gen. 9:6; Ex. And a second is like it: Written during the Reformation for a prince wishing for a unified instruction manual for his subjects, this catechism has served to instruct and train Protestant church members for over 500 years. Since introduced to the Reformed Faith in 1972 I have loved the Creeds and Confessions of the "Holy Catholic Church". 3 Rom. 16:17; John 17:3 1:18–19 6:10–13; 1 Pet. 5:1; Prov. 5:18. in the first commandment? —if only I accept this gift with a believing heart.8, 1 Rom. the dying-away of the old self, Christ, by his Holy Spirit, 18:4; 1 Sam. 7 Matt. 2 Rom. Q. 18:15–20; 1 Cor. Start by marking “The Heidelberg Catechism” as Want to Read: Error rating book. no ear has heard, That I rightly know the only true God,4 2:5–6; Heb. who brought you out of the land of Egypt, 15:21; Heb. or at least a part of our righteousness? confess him,6 Otherwise, the Heidelberg study guide is equally succinct and instructive. He wants to teach us that eternal punishment of body and soul.3, 1 Ex. A. in the seventh commandment? by the power of your Holy Spirit, “He ascended to heaven”? that God has heard my prayer 3 Matt. A. Five stars for the catechism, three stars for the commentary (not bad, just a bit light at times, and tending to go on obscure tangents--at one point I think he called for an isolated Christian sub-culture, which I'm pretty sure the HC does. and does not itself wash away sins A. 145:18–20; John 4:22–24; Rom. and an entering into eternal life.2, 1 Ps. 2 John 17:3; Acts 4:12; 10:43 This Reformed catechism delivers strong doctrine in a pastoral, caring, comforting way. A. 2 Acts 1:9–11; 3:19–21 and united in true faith.5 second, how I am delivered from all my sins and misery;2 to pray to the Lord publicly,5 as a corresponding pledge.3 righteousness, 5 Phil. That I, not wanting to endanger my own salvation, 22:37 (Deut. 61:1); Heb. 2:11; 34:18; 62:8; Isa. 7:10. 53; Matt. that the Holy Spirit grafts us into Christ,2 so that I may help the needy in their hardship.1, 1 Isa. and share in all his treasures and gifts.1 I trust God so much that I do not doubt 2 Rom. This book includes all 129 questions and answers, along with clear exposition and … Is it significant that he was “crucified” and not those based he ascended to heaven, without any merit of my own,4