No Other Gods
This article by Rodney Kleyn expounds on Lord's Day 34 of the Heidelberg Catechism, focusing on the first commandment and its prohibition against idolatry. Kleyn explains the three uses of God's law in the Christian life—as a restraint on evil, a mirror of depravity, and a guide to what pleases God—demonstrating how believers under grace still benefit from understanding and living by God's commandments. This resource is valuable for catechetical instruction and understanding the practical application of the Ten Commandments in Reformed Christian living.
Lord's Day 34 Q. 92. What is the law of God? A. God spake all these words, Exodus 20, Deuteronomy 5, saying: I am the Lord thy God, which hath brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. 1. Thou shalt have no other gods before me. 2. Thou shalt not…. Q. 93. How are these commandments divided? A. Into two tables: the first of which teaches us how we must behave towards God; the second, what duties we owe to our neighbor. Q. 94. What doth God enjoin in the first...
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