Heidelberg Catechism Lords Day 45 – 119. Q. WHAT IS THIS PRAYER?
A. Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our…
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A. Everything we need, spiritually and physically,1 as embraced in the prayer Christ our Lord himself taught us. Biblical References: 1 James…
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Heidelberg Catechism Lords Day 45 – 117. Q. HOW DOES GOD WANT US TO PRAY SO THAT HE WILL LISTEN TO US?
A. First, we must pray from the heart to no other than the one true God, who has revealed himself in his…
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Heidelberg Catechism Lords Day 45 – 116. Q. WHY DO CHRISTIANS NEED TO PRAY?
A. Because prayer is the most important part of the thankfulness God requires of us.1 And also because God gives his grace…
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Heidelberg Catechism Lords Day 44 – 115. Q. NO ONE IN THIS LIFE CAN OBEY THE TEN COMMANDMENTS PERFECTLY: WHY THEN DOES GOD WANT THEM PREACHED SO POINTEDLY?
A. First, so that the longer we live the more we may come to know our sinfulness and the more eagerly look…
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Heidelberg Catechism Lords Day 44 – 114. Q. BUT CAN THOSE CONVERTED TO GOD OBEY THESE COMMANDMENTS PERFECTLY?
A. No. In this life even the holiest have only a small beginning of this obedience.1 Nevertheless, with all seriousness of purpose,…
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Heidelberg Catechism Lords Day 44 – 113. Q. WHAT IS GOD’S WILL FOR US IN THE TENTH COMMANDMENT?
A. That not even the slightest thought or desire contrary to any one of God”s commandments should ever arise in my heart.…
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Heidelberg Catechism Lords Day 43 – 112. Q. WHAT IS GOD’S WILL FOR US IN THE NINTH COMMANDMENT?
A. God”s will is that I never give false testimony against anyone, twist no one”s words, not gossip or slander, nor join…
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Heidelberg Catechism Lords Day 42 – 111. Q. WHAT DOES GOD REQUIRE OF YOU IN THIS COMMANDMENT?
A. That I do whatever I can for my neighbor”s good, that I treat him as I would like others to treat…
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Heidelberg Catechism Lords Day 42 – 110. Q. WHAT DOES GOD FORBID IN THE EIGHTH COMMANDMENT?
A. He forbids not only outright theft and robbery, punishable by law.1 But in God”s sight theft also includes cheating and swindling…
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