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The Heidelberg Catechism has several qualities or characteristics that make it rich and a great blessing to the church of Christ. The Catechism is not incomplete or neglectful of certain Christian doctrines in its treatment of the faith. It is all-comprehensive in its presentation of the truth of Sc
The men who instigated and composed the Heidelberg Catechism acknowledged and addressed a very important issue of instruction for the children. With the grace of God they put together this Catechism, which was used not only in church, but also in the seminaries and universities, as well as in the te
The Heidelberg Catechism was written to teach healthy doctrine that also heals its hearers. The apostle Paul writes "ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you" (Rom. 6:17). The Heidelberg Catechism can serve as this "form of doctrine." The Christian does not live by
The Heidelberg Catechism is well loved by members of the Reformed church for its personal approach, for its practical use, and for the comfort it brings. It has been preserved over the years as a precious document that sets forth the pure doctrines of the word of God. It is used not in place of the
The Heidelberg Catechism has been a major source of comfort in the past five hundred years for believers all over the world. On the occasion of the 450th birthday of the writing of the Heidelberg Catechism, it is fitting that we explore the history behind the catechism, and the beauty, simplicity, a
The people did not know what to believe. In His love and care for his church, God worked through men to provide a catechism for their edification. The Heidelberg Catechism has served the church well throughout the ages, and continues to teach God’s children now, 450 years later. “And all thy childre
Another outstanding characteristic of the Heidelberg Catechism is its timelessness. The Catechism was first published in 1563 after a commission from Elector Frederick III (The Confessions and the Church Order of the PRC). Four hundred fifty years later, the truths it teaches remain applicable, and
As we continue to hear sermons from the Heidelberg Catechism with scripture as its foundation, when we read the Heidelberg Catechism in our devotions, or as we discuss it in catechism class or in Bible studies, stop to think about what a wonderful gift God has given us—what a wonderful summary of hi
November 2010 31 Frederick III, the sponsor of the Heidelberg Catechism, informs us in his preface to the Heidelberg Catechism that his purpose in commis- sioning the composition of it and instructing the ministers and school masters to use it was to refute erroneous doctrine and to drive it out of
November 2013 71 Comfort for Living and Dying apostles. It is the product of the heart as well as the head, full of faith and unction from above. It is fresh, lively, glowing, yet clear, sober, self-sustained. The ideas are Biblical and orthodox, and well fortified by apt Scripture proofs. The lang