The Heidelberg Catechism – Necessary for Instruction

Four hundred fifty years ago, God’s church desperately needed to be taught the doctrines of scripture.  Today the church has the same urgent need.  The Heidelberg Catechism was written as a tool to instruct the people in the teachings of the Bible.  It has beautifully accomplished its aim with clear and logical questions and answers that have been used throughout the ages to teach youth and adults alike. To appreciate fully the necessity for the Heidelberg Catechism, we must first understand...