Category Archives: Heidelberg

(Second Part: Of Man’s Redemption—Questions 12-85) 57. What comfort does the Resurrection of the Body afford thee? That not only my soul, after this life, shall be immediately taken up to Christ its Head; but also that this my body, … Continue reading →

(Second Part: Of Man’s Redemption—Questions 12-85) 54. What dost thou believe concerning the Holy Catholic Church? That, out of the whole human race, from the beginning to the end of the world, the Son of God, by His Spirit and … Continue reading →

(Second Part: Of Man’s Redemption—Questions 12-85) 53. What dost thou believe concerning the Holy Ghost? First, that He is co-eternal God with the Father and the Son. Secondly, that He is also given unto me; makes me by a true … Continue reading →

(Second Part: Of Man’s Redemption—Questions 12-85) 50. Why is it added: And sitteth at the right hand of God? Because Christ ascended into heaven for this end, that He might there appear as Head of His Church, by whom the … Continue reading →

(Second Part: Of Man’s Redemption—Questions 12-85) 46. How dost thou understand the words: He ascended into Heaven? That Christ, in sight of His disciples, was taken up from the earth into heaven; and in our behalf there continues, until He … Continue reading →

(Second Part: Of Man’s Redemption—Questions 12-85) 45. What benefit do we receive from the Resurrection of Christ? First, by His resurrection He has overcome death, that He might make us partakers of the righteousness which by His death He has … Continue reading →

(Second Part: Of Man’s Redemption—Questions 12-85) 40. Why was it necessary for Christ to suffer death? Because, by reason of the justice and truth of God, satisfaction for our sins could be made no otherwise than by the death of … Continue reading →

(Second Part: Of Man’s Redemption—Questions 12-85) 37. What dost thou understand by the word: Suffered? That all the time He lived on earth, but especially at the end of His life, He bore, in body and soul, the wrath of … Continue reading →

(Second Part: Of Man’s Redemption—Questions 12-85) 35. What is the meaning of: Conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary? That the eternal Son of God, who is and continues true and eternal God, took upon Him the … Continue reading →

(Second Part: Of Man’s Redemption—Questions 12-85) 33. Why is He called God’s only begotten Son, since we also are the children of God? Because Christ alone is the eternal, natural Son of God; but we are the children of God … Continue reading →