Q. 83. Does it give any delight to our conscience that Christ will one day be the judge of the world?
A. Indeed singular delight. For we know assuredly that he will come only for our salvation.
Q. 84. We should not then tremble at this judgment, so as to let it fill us with dismay?
A. No, indeed; since we shall only stand at the tribunal of a judge who is also our advocate, and who has taken us under his faith and protection.
John Calvin, Second Genevan Catechism (1545)
R. Scott Clark
R.Scott Clark is the President of the Heidelberg Reformation Association, the author and editor of, and contributor to several books and the author of many articles. He has taught church history and historical theology since 1997 at Westminster Seminary California. He has also taught at Wheaton College, Reformed Theological Seminary, and Concordia University. He has hosted the Heidelblog since 2007.
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“Vindicate me, O LORD my God, according to Your righteousness; And let them not rejoice over me!” – Ps. 35
Such good news!
Amen!
amen