Heidelberg Catechism Index
Part I: Misery
1. Our Only Comfort
Hebrews 9:11-18 - The Price of Redemption
2 Peter 1:3-11 - Comfortable Tension
2 Timothy 1:6-9 - Elegant Simplicity
2. Knowing Our Sin
Matthjew 22:34-38 - All Means All
Matthew 22:39, Leviticus 19:9-18 - It's Not Just About God & Me
Matthew 22:40 - Executive Summary
1 John 1:8-10 - Total Depravity
Part II: Deliverance
3. The Depth of Sin
Genesis 1:31 - God’s Good Creation
Psalm 8 - The Way It’s Supposed to Be
Genesis 3:1–13 - A Polluted Source
John 3:1–7 - Hope for Restoration
4. God’s Justice
Exodus 34:1-7 - God's Scary Comforting Goodness
5. The Mediator We Need
Romans 2:5-11 - Guilty as Charged
Isaiah 53:11 - Paying the Price
Matthew 6:12 - Extending Grace
6. Christ, Our Mediator
Romans 2:5-11 - Guilty as Charged
Isaiah 53:11 - Paying the Price
Matthew 6:12 - Extending Grace
7. True Faith
Luke 8:22-25 - Accept All or Nothing
2 Kings 13:14-21 - Straight Shooter
Romans 1:8-17 - Eternal Assurance
John 20:24-31 - So That You May Believe
1 Timothy 3:14-16 - No Creed But Christ?
8. The Triune God
Isaiah 64 - Wait Till Your Father Gets Here...
Philippians 2:5-11 - Divine Humility
John 14:15-27 - The Holy Advocate-Comforter-Counselor-Spirit
9. God the Father, Our Creator
Colossians 1:15-20 - Ex Nihilo
Isaiah 14:24–27 - Unthwartable
Psalm 104 - Control, Authority & Presence
1 Corinthians 8:4-6 - From God, For our Father, Through Christ
10. Providence
Acts 17:22-28 - Continuous Creation
Matthew 10:26–33 - In the Father’s Care
Genesis 45:4-8 & 50:19-20 - Providence Promotes Patience
1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 - Providence Prompts Prayer
Romans 5:1-5 - Providence Produces Perseverance
11. Jesus, Our Savior
Matthew 1:18-25 - Not A Swear Word
Exodus 32:1-6 - Spiritual Deserts
1 Corinthians 1:10-13 - Indivisible
12. Christ, the Anointed One
Hebrews 10:11–14 - It is Finished
Matthew 21:1–11 - The King of Salvation Has Come
1 John 2:20–27 - Why are you called a Christian?
13. Son of God, Lord of All
John 1:1-3, 14, 18 - Eternal, Not Created
Ephesians 1:5, 6 - Legal Heirs
1 Peter 1:18, 19 - Not For Sale
Colossians 1:13, 14; Hebrews 2:14, 15 - FREE!
1 Corinthians 6:19, 20 - Freedom is expensive
14. Christ’s Virgin Birth
Luke 1:26-38 - Controversial Since Day 1
2 Samuel 7:1-16 - Home Builders
Hebrews 4:14-16 - Miracles Matters
Hebrews 2:17-18 - The Man in the Middle
15. Suffering for Our Salvation
Isaiah 53:1-6 - Suffering Savior
1 John 4:10 - What's Love Got To Do With It?
Luke 23:13-24 - Innocently Condemned
2 Corinthians 5:11-21 - Ambassadors of Reconciliation
Galatians 3:10-13 - From Curse to Crucifixion
16. The Meaning of the Cross
Genesis 2:15-17 - The Clear Command
Philippians 1:19-25 - To Die is Gain
Romans 6:5-11 - Freed By Death
Matthew 27:45-50 - Descended to Hell
17. Christ’s Resurrection Victory
Acts 2:22-36 - Powerful Preaching
Genesis 1:27-2:9, 2:15-18 - The CoW
Colossians 3.1-4 - Already but Not Yet
John 10:28-30 - My, What Big Ears You Have
18. Ascended to Heaven
Psalm 139 - Omnipresent Comfort
Hebrews 7:21-25 - Pleading Your Cause
2 Corinthians 1:20-22 - When God says Amen
19. Seated at God’s Right Hand
1 Corinthians 12:1-11 - Gift Exchange
Philippians 4:4-9 - Godly Guarding
Psalm 119:153-160 - People of the Book
20. The Holy Spirit
John 16:1-15 - The Silent Speaker
Galatians 4:1-7 - Ordinary Charismatics
2 Corinthians 1:3-7 - Get Into Your Comfort Zone
John 14:15-17 - Forever is a Long Time
21. The Church and Forgiveness
Matthew 16:13-20 - Are We Really Catholics?
1 Corinthians 12:11-31 - Gifts With Strings Attached
Psalm 103 - Forgiveness isn't New
Romans 7:14-25 - The Enemy Within
22. The Resurrection and Life Eternal
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 - Heaven's Not Forever
Revelation 21:1-8 - Heaven on Earth
John 17:1-5 - Eternity is Finishing What Adam Started
23. Righteous by Faith Alone
Ephesians 1:3-14 - A Done Deal
Ephesians 2:1-10 - Radical Grace
Acts 16:25-34 - What must I do to be saved?
1 Corinthians 1:26-31 - What's on your resume?
24. Good Works in Gratitude
Matthew 5:17-20 - Don't Try This At Home
Isaiah 64 - What's That Smell?
1 Corinthians 3:7-15 - Maximum Wage
John 15:1-8 - Passive Crop Production
25. The Sacraments of Grace
Ephesians 2:8; 1 Peter 1:23-25 - Faith Fuel
Matthew 28:19-20; 1 Cor. 10:16 - Confirmation
Matthew 26:26-28 - Signs & Seals
Galatians 3:26-29 - Clothed With Christ
Matthew 28:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 - Only Two
26. Baptism: Washed in Christ
Ephesians 1:1-10 - Costly Washing
John 3:5-8 - The Impossible Life Made Possible
Matthew 28:18-20 - The Wet Commission
1 Peter 3:18-22 - The Washing of Rebirth
27. Baptism: Covenant Promise
Titus 3:3-7 - Washed (not) with Water
1 Corinthians 6:9-11 - Made Clean in Christ
Exodus 19:3-6 - Treasured Possession
28. Lord’s Supper: Body and Blood
Matthew 4:1-4 - Well Balanced Diet
John 6:51-60 - What Did He Just Say?
Ephesisans 3:14-21 - Christ In You
1 Corinthians 11:23-26 - A Powerful Invitation
29. True Food and Drink
Romans 4: 9-12 - Before Not After
1 Corinthains 10:14-17 - Full Participation
Joshua 4:1-7, 18-24 - In Remembrance of Me
30. Christ Alone
Hebrews 7:22-28 - Once For All
Psalm 51 - The Invitation Still Stands
1 Corinthians 11:27-32 - Take It Seriously
31. The Keys of the Kingdom
Matthew 18:15-20 - Keys of the Kingdom
Romans 10:1-15 - The Power of Preaching
Hebrews 4:12-13 - Double Edged Sword
1 Corinthians 5 - Unpopular Prescription
2 Cor. 2:5-11 - Enough is Enough
Part III Gratitude
32. Living in Gratitude
Matthew 7:15-20 - Wolf In Sheep's Clothing
1 Peter 2:11-12, 3:1-2 - Walking Billboards
Galatians 5:16-21 - The spirit Within
33. True Repentance
Colossians 3:1–17 - Brand New Life
John 15:1-11 - The Best Produce
Matthew 15:1-9 - The Heart of the Matter
34. The First Commandment
Exodus 20:1-21 - The Terrifying Word of God
Matthew 19:16-26 - Mission Impossible
Matthew 10:37-39 - Hard Sayings of Jesus
35. The Second Commandment
Leviticus 10:1-7 - Strange Fire
2 Peter 1:16-21 - Not An Ordinary Book
Habakkuk 2:18-20 - Useless Art
36. The Third Commandment
Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-12 - So Help Me God
Ezekiel 33:1-9 - Sound the Alarm
Leviticus 24:10-16 - Hallowed Be Thy Name
37. The Fourth Commandment
Deuteronomy 10:12-22 - God's Law Benefits You
Proverbs 16:1-9 - God IS Your Witness
Colossians 1:1-5 - When The Saints Come Marching In
38. The Fifth Commandment
Deuteronomy 5:12-15 - Rest So You Can Rest
Deuteronomy 12:1-14 - Separate and not Equal
Isaiah 58:13-14 - Sabbath Day Delight
1 Corinthians 16:1-2 - The Lord's Day
Hebrews 4:9-13 - Stop Wandering, Start Resting
39. The Sixth Commandment
Ephesians 6:1-9 - Non-Toxic Submission
2 Samuel 12:1-13 - Mutual Submission
Luke 2:41-52 - Mutual Submission
1 Timothy 2:1-4 - All Sorts of Prayers for All Sorts of People
40. The Seventh Commandment
Romans 12:17-21 - Apocalyptic Revenge
Matthew 4:1-11 - Premeditated Testing
Ephesians 4:29-32 - Build or Tear Down
41. The Eighth Commandment
Leviticus 18 - Uncomfortable Holiness
1 Corinthians 6:12-20 - Not Your Own, Part 1
1 Corinthians 7:1-9 - Not Your Own, Part 2
Proverbs 6:20-35 - All Inclusive Sin
42. The Ninth Commandment
Exodus 20:15 - Short Verse, Big Implications
Deuteronomy 25:13-16 - Detestable Weight Loss Plan
Luke 16:10-13 - Who Do You Work For?
43. The Tenth Commandment
Zechariah 8 - The Economic Value of the Truth
Deuteronomy 19:14-21 - Lex Talionis
John 8:42-47 - The Father of all Lies
Jeremiah 9:3-11 - Cordial Death Trap
44. Our Total Obedience
Psalm 119:1-8 - Seriousness of Purpose
Psalm 32 - Practical & Relevant
45. Prayer, the Heart of Gratitude
Ephesians 6:10-20 - Onward Christian Soldiers
Daniel 2:14-23 - Desperate Times ≠ Desperate Measures
Daniel 9:1-19 - Praying for Promises
1 John 5:13-15 - God Hears You
Luke 11:1-4 - Large Little Lesson
46. Addressing God as Father
Isaiah 63:7-19 - Father Figure
Job 38:1-21 - Brace yourself like a man...
Romans 8:31-39 - Graciously Given All Things
Philippians 4:4-9 - Antidote to Anxiety
47. Hallowed Be Your Name
Jeremiah 9:23-24 - Holy Boasting
Jeremiah 31:31-37 - Unchanging Goal
Jeremiah 29:10-14 - Shalom For Y'all
48. Your Kingdom Come
Mark 1:9-15 - Thy Kingdom [Be Evident]
Acts 2:42-47 - Divine Addition
1 John 3:7-10 - Destructive Prayer
1 Cointhians 15:20-28 - First Fruit
49. Your Will Be Done
Matthew 16:21-23 - Satanic Prayers
Matthew 16:24-28 - Discipleship Paradox
Titus 2:11-15 - Hard Working Grace
1 Corinthians 7:17-24 - "Upward" Mobility
Psalm 103:20-21 (Hebrews 1:14, 1 Peter 1:12) - Angelic Servants
50. Our Daily Bread
Acts 14:8-17 - Uncommonly Good
Psalm 127:1-2 - Daily Dependence
Ecclesiastes 2:24-26 - Meaningless Enjoyment
51. Forgive as We Forgive
Psalm 51:1-2 - Not Good Cop/Bad Cop
Psalm 51:3-6 - Guilty As Charged
Psalm 51:7-9 - Cathartic Confession
Psalm 51:10-12 - Demolition & Construction
Psalm 51:13-17 - The Force of Forgiveness
52. Deliver Us From Evil
Isaiah 40:6-11 - Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
1 Peter 5:6-11 - Can You Smell It?
1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 - Benediction-Extender