Heidelberg Catechism Index
The Heidelberg Catechism is one of the best loved Reformed Confessions. It is divided into 52 sections, which are called Lord's Days as they're organized to be remind the Church of our only comfort in life and in death each Lord's Day.
The Catechism is organized in a question / answer format, and has three categories: Our Guilt / God's Grace / Our Gratitude.
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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