An Orthodox Catechism

    Heidelberg Catechism (1563)

    Section 21: Lord’s Day 21

    Zacharias Ursinus and Caspar Olevianus

    Section 21: Lord’s Day 21

    Question 54

    What believest thou concerning the “Holy Catholic Church” of Christ.

    That the Son of Goda from the beginning to the end of the world,b gathers,c defends, and preservesd to himself by his spirit and word,e out of the whole human race,f a church chosen to everlasting life, agreeing in true faith;g and that I am and for ever shall remain, a living member thereof.h

    1. a. John 10:11

      John 10:11

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    2. b. Genesis 26:4

      Genesis 26:4

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    3. c. Romans 9:24; Ephesians 1:10

      Romans 9:24

      Ephesians 1:10

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    4. d. John 10:16

      John 10:16

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    5. e. Isaiah 59:21

      Isaiah 59:21

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    6. f. Deuteronomy 10:14–15

      Deuteronomy 10:14–15

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    7. g. Acts 13:48

      Acts 13:48

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    8. h. 1 Corinthians 1:8–9; Romans 8:35ff

      1 Corinthians 1:8–9

      Romans 8:35–39

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    Question 55

    What do you understand by “the communion of saints?”

    First, that all and every one who believes, being members of Christ, are in common, partakers of him, and of all his riches and gifts:a secondly, that every one must know it to be his duty, readily and cheerfully to employ his gifts, for the advantage and salvation of other members.b

    1. a. John 1:3–4; Romans 8:32; 1 Corinthians 12:13

      John 1:3–4

      Romans 8:32

      1 Corinthians 12:13

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    2. b. 1 Corinthians 13:5; Philippians 2:4–6

      1 Corinthians 13:5

      Philippians 2:4–6

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    Question 56

    What believest thou concerning “the forgiveness of sins?”

    That God, for the sake of Christ’s satisfaction,a will no more remember my sins, neither my corrupt nature, against which I have to struggle all my life long;b but will graciously impute to me the righteousness of Christ, that I may never be condemned before the tribunal of God.c

    1. a. 1 John 2:2; 2 Corinthians 5:19, 21

      1 John 2:2

      2 Corinthians 5:19; 2 Corinthians 5:21

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    2. b. Jeremiah 31:34; Psalm 103:3–4, 10–11; Romans 8:1–3

      Jeremiah 31:34

      Psalm 103:3–4; Psalm 103:10–11

      Romans 8:1–3

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    3. c. John 3:18

      John 3:18

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