An Orthodox Catechism

    Heidelberg Catechism (1563)

    Section 52: Lord’s Day 52

    Zacharias Ursinus and Caspar Olevianus

    Section 52: Lord’s Day 52

    Question 127

    Which is the sixth petition?

    “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil;”a that is, since we are so weak in ourselves, that we cannot stand a moment;b and besides this, since our mortal enemies, the devil,c the world,d and our own flesh cease not to assault us;e do thou therefore preserve and strengthen us by the power of thy holy spirit, that we may not be overcome in this spiritual warfare;f but constantly and strenuously may resist our foes, till at last we obtain a complete victory.g

    1. a. Matthew 6:13

      Matthew 6:13

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    2. b. Romans 8:26; Psalm 103:14

      Romans 8:26

      Psalm 103:14

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    3. c. 1 Peter 5:8

      1 Peter 5:8

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    4. d. Ephesians 6:12; John 15:19

      Ephesians 6:12

      John 15:19

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    5. e. Romans 7:23; Galatians 5:17

      Romans 7:23

      Galatians 5:17

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    6. f. Matthew 26:41; Mark 13:33

      Matthew 26:41

      Mark 13:33

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    7. g. 1 Thessalonians 3:13; 5:23

      1 Thessalonians 3:13

      1 Thessalonians 5:23

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    Question 128

    How dost thou conclude thy prayer?

    “For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory for ever;”a that is, all these we ask of thee, because thou, being our King and almighty, art willing and able to give us all good;b and all this we pray for, that thereby not we, but thy holy name may be glorified for ever.c

    1. a. Matthew 6:13

      Matthew 6:13

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    2. b. Romans 10:12; 2 Peter 2:9

      Romans 10:12

      2 Peter 2:9

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    3. c. John 14:13; Psalm 115:1; Philippians 4:20

      John 14:13

      Psalm 115:1

      Philippians 4:20

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    Question 129

    What doth the word “Amen” signify?

    “Amen” signifies, it shall truly and certainly be: for my prayer is more assuredly heard of God, than I feel in my heart that I desire these things of him.a

    1. a. 2 Corinthians 1:20; 2 Timothy 2:13

      2 Corinthians 1:20

      2 Timothy 2:13

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