Heidelberg Catechism

Q. 108 What does the seventh commandment teach us? A. That all unchastity is accursed of God, and that we should therefore loathe it with our whole heart, and live chastely and modestly, whether in holy wedlock or single life. Q. 109 Does God forbid nothing more in this commandment than adultery and such gross

Q.106 Does this (sixth] commandment speak only of killing? A. No, but in forbidding murder God teaches us that He abhors its very root, namely, envy, hatred, anger, and desire of revenge; and that in His sight all these are hidden murder. Q. 107 But is this all that is required: that we do not

Q. 105 What does God require in the sixth commandment? A. That I do not revile, hate, insult, or kill my neighbor either in thought, word, or gesture, much less in deed, whether by myself or by another, but lay aside all desire of revenge; moreover, that I do not harm myself, nor willfully run

Q. 104 What does God require in the fifth commandment? A. That I show all honor, love, and faithfulness to my father and mother, and to all in authority over me, submit myself with due obedience to all their good instruction and correction, and also bear patiently with their infirmities, since it is God’s will

Q. 103 What does God require in the fourth commandment? A. In the first place, God wills that the ministry of the Gospel and schools be maintained, and that I, especially on the day of rest, diligently attend church to learn the Word of God, to use the holy sacraments, to call publicly upon the

Q. 102 May we swear by “the saints” or by any other creatures? A. No, for a lawful oath is a calling upon God, that He, as the only searcher of hearts, may bear witness to the truth, and punish me if I swear falsely; which honor is due to no creature. Read more and

Q. 101 But may we swear reverently by the name of God? A. Yes, when the magistrate requires it, or when it may be needful otherwise, to maintain and promote fidelity and truth to the glory of God and our neighbor’s good; for such an oath is grounded in God’s Word, and therefore was rightly

Q. 99 What is required in the third commandment? A. That we must not by cursing, or by false swearing, nor yet by unnecessary oaths, profane or abuse the name of God; nor even by our silence and connivance be partakers of these horrible sins in others; and in summary, that we use the holy

Q. 96 What does God require in the second commandment? A. That we in no way make any image of God, nor worship Him in any other way than He has commanded us in His Word. Q. 97 May we not make any image at all? A. God may not and cannot be imaged in

Q. 95 What is idolatry? A. Idolatry is to conceive or have something else in which to place our trust instead of, or besides, the one true God who has revealed Himself in His Word. Read more and view the full series: https://rcus.org/heidelberg-catechism-visuals/ #HeidelbergCatechism #Reformed #LordsDay #Confessional