In God’s Providence – Comfort for His People

The church of the sixteenth century was in shambles.  The people were distraught and fearful of a God they barely knew, and had little or no comfort that they were saved.  The Roman Catholic heresy of salvation by works was creeping back into the church, and the people had no confidence in going to heaven or assurance of salvation.  The people were left with no comfort. It was during this time that Frederick III of Heidelberg, Germany was convinced that the people needed a confession that...