The Church of Jesus Christ
This journal article by Rodney Kleyn expounds on Lord's Day 21 of the Heidelberg Catechism, addressing the doctrine of the church, the communion of saints, and the forgiveness of sins. Kleyn emphasizes that proper understanding of these doctrines requires focusing on Christ rather than on the visible weaknesses of the church or one's own sinful nature, offering practical spiritual encouragement rooted in Christological truth. The resource serves as both catechetical instruction and pastoral application of Reformed doctrine.
Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 21 Question 54. What believest thou concerning the "holy catholic church" of Christ? Answer. That the Son of God, from the beginning to the end of the world, gathers, defends, and preserves to Himself by His Spirit and Word, out of the whole human race, a church chosen to everlasting life, agreeing in true faith; and that I am and for ever shall remain, a living member thereof. Question 55. What do you understand by "the communion of saints"? Answer. First,...
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