Heidelberg Catechism (1563)

Section 48: Lord’s Day 48

Zacharias Ursinus and Caspar Olevianus

Section 48: Lord’s Day 48

Question 123

Which is the second petition?

“Thy Kingdom come;”a that is, rule us so by thy word and spirit, that we may submit ourselves more and more to thee;b preserve and increase thy church;c destroy the works of the devil, and all violence which would exalt itself against thee;d and also, all wicked counsels devised against thy holy word; till the full perfection of thy kingdom takes place,e wherein thou shalt be all in all.f

  1. a. Matthew 6:10; Matthew 6:33

    Matthew 6:10

    Matthew 6:33

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  2. b. Psalm 119:5

    Psalm 119:5

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  3. c. Psalm 51:18

    Psalm 51:18

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  4. d. 1 John 3:8; Romans 16:20

    1 John 3:8

    Romans 16:20

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  5. e. Revelation 22:17, 20

    Revelation 22:17; Revelation 22:20

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  6. f. 1 Corinthians 15:28

    1 Corinthians 15:28

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