Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day 20 53. Q. What do you believe concerning the “Holy Spirit”? A. First, that, with the Father and the Son, he is equally eternal God; second, that God’s Spirit is also given to me, preparing me through a true faith to share in Christ and all his benefits, that he …
In John 13 Jesus tells Peter “Where I am going you cannot follow me now, but you will follow afterward.” Jesus is speaking of his death on the cross and the resurrection life that will be shared as a result. Peter will learn that his own suffering would consume him without resurrection life within him. …
Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day 19 50. Q. Why is there added: “And sits at the right hand of God”? A. Because Christ ascended into heaven so that he might manifest himself there as the Head of his Church, through whom the Father governs all things. 51. Q. What benefit do we receive from this …
Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day 18 46. Q. How do you understand the words: “He ascended into heaven”? A. That Christ was taken up from the earth into heaven before the eyes of his disciples and remains there on our behalf until he comes again to judge the living and the dead. 47. Q. Then, …
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