Belonging to Christ
Rev. Herman Hoeksema's sermon on Lord's Day 1 of the Heidelberg Catechism emphasizes the importance of sound doctrine and catechetical instruction in the face of widespread spiritual decline. Hoeksema argues for preaching that is guided by the Catechism as a means of preserving and applying Reformed doctrine, demonstrating the practical value of systematic catechism-based instruction for the church's spiritual health.
This is a sermon on Lord's Day 1 by Rev. Herman Hoeksema carefully transcribed by Mr. Martin Swart. Preaching in connection with our Catechism and regularly following the line of doctrinal instruction contained therein are of great importance and significance. In II Timothy 4 the apostle Paul charges his son Timothy. The content of his charge is that Timothy must preach the Word and maintain sound doctrine, for the time is coming when men will have itching ears and will despise sound...
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