This article considers what is meant by the question in the Heidelberg Catechism, "What do you believe concerning the holy, catholic, Christian church?" It is especially the matter of faith in relation to the church that this aritcle seeks to address.

What necessitated the writing of the Heidelberg Catechism? This article gives the history that led to the writing of the Catechism. The focus is on the origin, context, writers, opposition, and acceptance of the Heidelberg Catechism.

Is there a method to teaching the Heidelberg Catechism? Who is responsible to teach it? This article looks at possible answers to such questions. As they say at times, the best way to look into the present and future is by looking at the past. This article reminds one of the basic methods to teach the Catechism, as practiced by our forefathers: one rooted in family, church and school.

This book provides a very basic and simple explanation of the Heidelberg Catechism. As a teacher's manual, it focuses on new converts who know almost nothing of the Christian faith.

God has always been faithful to his church by guiding and preserving her. How does he do that? He does it through the preaching of doctrine. How can true doctrine be preached? This article explains that the preaching of the Heidelberg Catechism has been a means that God used to guide in church. Catechism preaching is important to the life of the church.

How should you prepare for the Lord’s Supper? Lord’s Day 30 of the Heidelberg Catechism points to three areas of self-examination in preparation for the Holy Communion.

This article gives nine reasons for the necessity of the Catechism (whether the Heidelberg Catechism, the Westminster Shorter Catechism or Westminster Larger Catechism, or otherwise).

What is the origin of the Heidelberg Catechism? In this article the author looks at the history of the Heidelberg Catechism and one of the men behind it, Zacharias Ursinus.

The Heidelberg Catechism was written primarily as a textbook for the church, with a focus on the youth. This looks at the role of Scripture in the Catechism, the method of the Catechism, and its place in the church. Then it discusses a role that the Catechism should play in the church today in preaching and catechesis.

This article considers the life-changing power of the Holy Spirit, who works faith. It considers the confession regarding the Holy Spirit, in Lord’s Day 20 of the Heidelberg Catechism. It also discusses the name “Counsellor,” by which the Spirit was also known.

This article stresses the importance of the proclamation of God’s judgment in preaching, as part of the church’s duty to use the keys of the kingdom. The article pays attention to the biblical data, as well as Lord’s Day 31 of the Heidelberg Catechism and the comments of Reformers on the matter.

Is the Heidelberg Catechism silent on the Holy Spirit? No. This article shows that the testimony to the work of the Holy Spirit permeates the whole catechism. Here focus is on the work of the Holy Spirit in the ministry of the church, in relation to preaching and sacraments.

Is the Heidelberg Catechism silent on the Holy Spirit? No. This article shows that the testimony to the work of the Holy Spirit permeates the whole Catechism. Here focus is on the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of Christ.

Is the Heidelberg Catechism silent on the Holy Spirit? No! This article shows that the Catechism's testimony to the work of the Holy Spirit permeates the whole catechism. Here focus is on the work of the Holy Spirit in bringing sinners to faith and in Christ.

Listening to the different voices that call for the renewing or retaining of the Heidelberg Catechism, this article looks at the place of the catechism in school, church, and catechesis, and shows the challenges facing the aforementioned voices.

Stating that a catechism must serve the purpose of initiating believers into the theological tradition, teaching the basics of faith, and helping them to defend the faith, this article argues that though the Heidelberg Catechism can stand as a confessional document, the church needs today a new catechism.

Looking for spirituality in the Heidelberg Catechism, this article shows that it is rooted in an understanding of the work of the Triune God in the death and resurrection of Christ, the daily renewal of the Spirit, and a life characterized by personal sacrifice to the glory of the Father.

Looking at the model of the Heidelberg Catechism, this article shows how the church can reach out in evangelism and mission work by spreading the message that touches both the mind and emotions.

This article gives a historical overview of the events that led to the arrival of the Heidelberg Catechism in the Netherlands.

While acknowledging the gap in terms of time and context, this article compares the Heidelberg Catechism and Westminster Confession and Westminster Catechism in three areas — structure, method, and theology.

This article looks at the relationship between the three parts of the Heidelberg Catechism - sin, deliverance, and gratitude. These three parts form a reformed alternative to the sacrament of penance, which also contains three parts - contrition, confession, and satisfaction. In contrast to the sacrament of penance, the Heidelberg Catechism encompasses the whole life of the Christian.

This article calls for the return of preaching from the Heidelberg Catechism. The author looks at the relationship between Catechism and textual preaching, and gives one approach to preaching the Catechism.

This article supports the proposal to change the text of Lord’s Day 44 of the Heidelberg Catechism Q/A 115. The author maintains that the current text creates confusion as to who it is that renews us to God's image.

This article looks at the history of the Catechism as commissioned by Frederick III and undertaken by Ursinus and Olevianus. The purpose of the writing of the Heidelberg Catechism was for the instruction of the youth.

This article looks at the unity of the structure of the Heidelberg Catechism in its four sections: the Apostles' Creed, the Word and Sacraments, the Ten Commandments, and Prayer.

The Heidelberg Catechism provides sure footing for our faith, and it gives us an outline of reformed theology. The article also looks at covenant and election, law and gospel, and justification.

This article looks at the life of Joannes Anastasius Geldrus (also known as Veluanus). His desire for the biblical truth helped pave the way for the introduction of the Heidelberg Catechism in the Netherlands.

This article is about the background and the use of the Heidelberg Catechism in the church today.

Is the church facing the danger of raising a generation of spiritual illiterates? This article shows that this danger can be averted by returning to catechetical preaching and teaching.

This article looks at the Heidelberg Catechism and the education of God's people, as well as the use of the Heidelberg Catechism in evangelism.

This article on Lord's Day 7 of the Heidelberg Catechism is about the Word of God and the promises of God.

This article shows the basics of repentance, especially from the viewpoint of Romans 6, Colossians 3, and Lord's Day 33 of the Heidelberg Catechism.

This article on Lord's Day 6 of the Heidelberg Catechism is about the divinity and humanity of Jesus Christ.

This article considers whether Catechism preaching, particularly preaching on the Heidelberg Catechism, is outdated. After noting a few deficiencies, the article speaks about the advantages of such preaching.

This is an account of the history of the Heidelberg Catechism, and the role of Frederick II, Frederick III, Otto Henry, Casper Olevianus, and Zacharias Ursinus in its creation.

This article explores how we can preach the Heidelberg Catechism: from specific Scripture passages. A list of relevant Scripture texts with each Lord's day of the Heidelberg Catechism is also given.

This is the introduction Zacharias Ursinus wrote to his commentary on the Heidelberg Catechism in the 16th century. It looks at the practice and importance of teaching from the Heidelberg Catechism.

Is it true that the confessions says nothing about missions? This article looks at mission in the Heidelberg Catechism.

This article is about catechism preaching and its value. The author discusses the Heidelberg catechism as a summary of God's Word and preaching the doctrine in Scripture.

This article discusses the purpose and importance of using the Heidelberg Catechism in pastoral care, the education of God's people, and evangelism.

Why is it necessary to have preaching that is based on the Heidelberg Catechism? This article suggests that perhaps now more than ever, the church needs such preaching. For we live in a time of doctrinal ignorance, psychological theology or therapeutic religion, and theological plurality and error.

The Heidelberg Catechism is a unique and valuable tool for the upbuilding of Christians today. This article explains this, showing the Catechism's personal emphasis, biblical content, structure, Christological approach, emphasis on the Holy Spirit, treatment of the law, and emphasis on prayer.