Heidelberg Catechism 2022-2023
The Address of the Lord’s Prayer
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1Text: Matthew 6:9 (Heid. Cat., LD 46)Theme: The Address of the Lord’s Prayer1. It is grounded in the finished work of Christ2. It is the language of a child3. It expresses reverence for God
True Conversion
Scripture Reading: Romans 6Text: Romans 6:11-13 (Heid. Cat. LD 33)Theme: True Conversion1. What it is2. What it consists of3. What it produces
The Preaching of the Gospel
Scripture Reading: John 3:14-36Text: John 3:36 (Heid. Cat., LD 31, q & a 82-83)Theme: The Preaching of the Gospel1. It is the primary means of grace2. It opens God’s kingdom to believers3. It shuts God’s kingdom to unbelievers
The Lord’s Supper
Scripture Reading: John 6:35-58Text: John 6:35 (Heid. Catech., Lord’s Day 28)Theme: The Lord’s Supper1. A comforting sacrament2. A spiritual meal3. An institution of Christ
The Sacraments
Scripture Reading: Romans 10:1-17Text: Romans 10:9-11 (Heid. Cat., Lord’s Day 25)Theme: The Sacraments1. They confirm Spirit-wrought faith2. They are signs and seals of the gospel promises3. They focus on Jesus Christ & Him crucified
The Good Works of the Christian
Scripture: Romans 6:12-23; James 2:14-26Text: Romans 6:22 (Heid. Cat., Lord’s Day 24)Theme: The Good Works of the Christian1. They do not contribute to his justification2. They are rewarded for Christ’s sake3. They are the evidence of sanctification
The Profit of Faith in Christ
Scripture Reading: Romans 3:21-31; 4:1-8Text: Romans 4:5 (Heid. Cat., Lord’s Day 23)Theme: The Profit of Faith in Christ1. Righteous in Christ2. Righteous before God3. Righteous by faith only
The Future of the Christian
Scripture Reading: 2 Cor. 4:11-18; 5:1-11Text: 2 Cor. 5:8-10 (Lord’s Day 22, Heid. Cat.)Theme: The Future of the Christian1. The death of the Christian2. The resurrection of the Christian3. The eternal life of the Christian
Faith in a Suffering Savior
Scripture Reading: Mark 15:15-39Text: Mark 15:25-28 (Heid. Cat., Lord’s Day 15)Theme: Faith in a Suffering Savior1. Who delivers from the wrath of God2. Who delivers from the judgment of God3. Who delivers from the curse of God
God Manifest in the Flesh
Scripture Reading: Luke 1:26-38; John 1:1-4;14-18Text: John 1:14, 18 (Lord’s Day 14 of the Heid. C.)Theme: God Manifest in the Flesh1. Its meaning2. Its purpose3. Its profit