Category Archives: Heidelberg

(Third Part: Of Thankfulness—Questions 86-129) 110. What does God forbid in the eighth commandment? Not only such theft and robbery as are punished by the magistrate; but God views as theft all wicked tricks and devices, whereby we seek to … Continue reading →

(Third Part: Of Thankfulness—Questions 86-129) 108. What does the seventh commandment teach us? That all unchastity is accursed of God; and that we should therefore loathe it from the heart, and live chastely and modestly whether in holy wedlock or … Continue reading →

(Third Part: Of Thankfulness—Questions 86-129) 105. What does God require in the sixth commandment? That I neither in thought, nor in word or look, much less in deed, revile, hate, insult or kill my neighbor, whether by myself or by … Continue reading →

(Third Part: Of Thankfulness—Questions 86-129) 104. What does God require in the fifth commandment? That I show all honor, love and faithfulness to my father and mother, and to all in authority over me; submit myself with due obedience to … Continue reading →

(Third Part: Of Thankfulness—Questions 86-129) 103. What does God require in the fourth commandment? In the first place, that the ministry of the Gospel and schools be maintained; and that I, especially on the day of rest, diligently attend church … Continue reading →

(Third Part: Of Thankfulness—Questions 86-129) 101. But may we not swear by the name of God in a religious manner? Yes; when the magistrate requires it, or it may be needful otherwise to maintain and promote fidelity and truth, to … Continue reading →

(Third Part: Of Thankfulness—Questions 86-129) 99. What is required in the third commandment? That we must not by cursing, or by false swearing, nor yet by unnecessary oaths, profane or abuse the name of God; nor even by our silence … Continue reading →

(Third Part: Of Thankfulness—Questions 86-129) 96. What does God require in the second commandment? That we in no wise make any image of God, nor worship Him in any other way than He has commanded in His Word. 97. Must … Continue reading →

(Third Part: Of Thankfulness—Questions 86-129) 92. What is the Law of God? God spake all these words, saying: First Commandment: I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house … Continue reading →

(Third Part: Of Thankfulness—Questions 86-129) 88. In how many things does true repentance or conversion consist? In two things: the dying of the old man, and the quickening of the new. 89. What is the dying of the old man? … Continue reading →