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A Commentary On The Heidelberg Catechism

What is Your Only Comfort?

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  • R. Scott Clark
on January 13, 2023

Americans know in their heart of hearts they are going to die, but they do not like to admit it. It is a mark of our post-Christianity that this culture is so obsessed with youth and beauty. Most folk do not die . . . Continue reading →

Categorized Heidelberg Catechism, Law and Gospel Distinction | Tagged Heidelberg Catechism, law gospel distinction, only comfort

A Q&A with the Heidelberg Catechism

by
  • Jared Beaird
on November 21, 2022

Zacharias Ursinus, the chief architect of the Heidelberg Catechism, in the introduction of his commentary on the aforementioned, asked, “What is the doctrine of the church?” The doctrine of the church is the law and gospel, “the law and gospel are the . . . Continue reading →

Categorized Heidelberg Catechism, Law and Gospel Distinction | Tagged Heidelberg Catechism, Jared Beaird, law and gospel, Zacharias Ursinus

Heidelminicast: Heidelberg Catechism 129—What Does ‘Amen’ Mean?

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  • Heidelcast
on August 15, 2022 | 2 Comments
Heidelcast

The Heidelberg Catechism is one of the most beloved and well used catechisms to emerge from the sixteenth and seventeenth century Reformation. Published in its final form in 1563, the catechism has been used by millions of Christians to teach the faith . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Heidelberg Catechism 128—How Do You Close This Prayer?

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  • Heidelcast
on August 12, 2022
Heidelcast

The Heidelberg Catechism is one of the most beloved and well used catechisms to emerge from the sixteenth and seventeenth century Reformation. Published in its final form in 1563, the catechism has been used by millions of Christians to teach the faith . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Heidelberg Catechism 127—What Is The Sixth Petition Of The Lord’s Prayer?

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  • R. Scott Clark
on August 11, 2022
Heidelcast

The Heidelberg Catechism is one of the most beloved and well used catechisms to emerge from the sixteenth and seventeenth century Reformation. Published in its final form in 1563, the catechism has been used by millions of Christians to teach the faith . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Heidelberg Catechism 126—What Is The Fifth Petition Of The Lord’s Prayer?

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  • Heidelcast
on August 10, 2022
Heidelcast

The Heidelberg Catechism is one of the most beloved and well used catechisms to emerge from the sixteenth and seventeenth century Reformation. Published in its final form in 1563, the catechism has been used by millions of Christians to teach the faith . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Heidelberg Catechism 125—What Is The Fourth Petition Of The Lord’s Prayer?

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  • Heidelcast
on August 8, 2022
Heidelcast

The Heidelberg Catechism is one of the most beloved and well used catechisms to emerge from the sixteenth and seventeenth century Reformation. Published in its final form in 1563, the catechism has been used by millions of Christians to teach the faith . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Heidelberg Catechism 124—What Is The Third Petition Of The Lord’s Prayer?

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  • Heidelcast
on August 6, 2022
Heidelcast

The Heidelberg Catechism is one of the most beloved and well used catechisms to emerge from the sixteenth and seventeenth century Reformation. Published in its final form in 1563, the catechism has been used by millions of Christians to teach the faith . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Heidelberg Catechism 123—What Is The Second Petition Of The Lord’s Prayer?

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  • Heidelcast
on August 3, 2022
Heidelcast

The Heidelberg Catechism is one of the most beloved and well used catechisms to emerge from the sixteenth and seventeenth century Reformation. Published in its final form in 1563, the catechism has been used by millions of Christians to teach the faith . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Heidelberg Catechism 122—What Is The First Petition Of The Lord’s Prayer?

by
  • Heidelcast
on August 1, 2022
Heidelcast

The Heidelberg Catechism is one of the most beloved and well used catechisms to emerge from the sixteenth and seventeenth century Reformation. Published in its final form in 1563, the catechism has been used by millions of Christians to teach the faith . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Heidelberg Catechism 121—Why Do We Add “In Heaven”?

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  • Heidelcast
on July 29, 2022
Heidelcast

The Heidelberg Catechism is one of the most beloved and well used catechisms to emerge from the sixteenth and seventeenth century Reformation. Published in its final form in 1563, the catechism has been used by millions of Christians to teach the faith . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Heidelberg Catechism 120—Why Do We Address God As “Our Father”?

by
  • Heidelcast
on July 28, 2022
Heidelcast

The Heidelberg Catechism is one of the most beloved and well used catechisms to emerge from the sixteenth and seventeenth century Reformation. Published in its final form in 1563, the catechism has been used by millions of Christians to teach the faith . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Heidelberg Catechism 119—What Is The Lord’s Prayer?

by
  • Heidelcast
on July 26, 2022
Heidelcast

The Heidelberg Catechism is one of the most beloved and well used catechisms to emerge from the sixteenth and seventeenth century Reformation. Published in its final form in 1563, the catechism has been used by millions of Christians to teach the faith . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Heidelberg Catechism 118—For What Should We Pray?

by
  • Heidelcast
on July 25, 2022
Heidelcast

The Heidelberg Catechism is one of the most beloved and well used catechisms to emerge from the sixteenth and seventeenth century Reformation. Published in its final form in 1563, the catechism has been used by millions of Christians to teach the faith . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Heidelberg Catechism 117—What Belongs To A Proper Prayer?

by
  • Heidelcast
on July 23, 2022
Heidelcast

The Heidelberg Catechism is one of the most beloved and well used catechisms to emerge from the sixteenth and seventeenth century Reformation. Published in its final form in 1563, the catechism has been used by millions of Christians to teach the faith . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Heidelberg Catechism 116—Why Is Prayer Necessary For Christians?

by
  • Heidelcast
on July 22, 2022
Heidelcast

The Heidelberg Catechism is one of the most beloved and well used catechisms to emerge from the sixteenth and seventeenth century Reformation. Published in its final form in 1563, the catechism has been used by millions of Christians to teach the faith . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Heidelberg Catechism 115—Since We Cannot Keep The Law Perfectly Why Does God Insist On It?

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  • Heidelcast
on July 21, 2022 | 1 Comment
Heidelcast

The Heidelberg Catechism is one of the most beloved and well used catechisms to emerge from the sixteenth and seventeenth century Reformation. Published in its final form in 1563, the catechism has been used by millions of Christians to teach the faith . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Heidelberg Catechism 114—Can Believers Keep The Law Perfectly?

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  • Heidelcast
on July 20, 2022
Heidelcast

The Heidelberg Catechism is one of the most beloved and well used catechisms to emerge from the sixteenth and seventeenth century Reformation. Published in its final form in 1563, the catechism has been used by millions of Christians to teach the faith . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Heidelberg Catechism 113—What Does The Tenth Commandment Require?

by
  • Heidelcast
on July 19, 2022
Heidelcast

The Heidelberg Catechism is one of the most beloved and well used catechisms to emerge from the sixteenth and seventeenth century Reformation. Published in its final form in 1563, the catechism has been used by millions of Christians to teach the faith . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Heidelberg Catechism 112—The Ninth Commandment Is About Telling The Truth

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  • Heidelcast
on July 16, 2022
Heidelcast

The Heidelberg Catechism is one of the most beloved and well used catechisms to emerge from the sixteenth and seventeenth century Reformation. Published in its final form in 1563, the catechism has been used by millions of Christians to teach the faith . . . Continue reading →

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