Tracing Reformed Christian doctrines is so satisfying. The Heidelberg Catechism (1879) reflects the enduring pastoral and theological strength of the original 1563. It makes the 1563 Reformed Confession accessible to the 19th-century church. Centered on the comfort of belonging to Christ, it unites doctrine and devotion through its warm, personal question-and-answer style. The HC1879 highlights its continued relevance amid modern challenges, demonstrating how its teachings on grace, gratitude, and Christian living remain a stabilizing guide for faith and practice in a changing world. The 1879 version is in the public domain.
Human/man misery = Sin
Deliverance through Jesus Christ (Grace)
Gratitude expressed in Christian living (Obedience). Interesting!
HC1879 Part I (Lord’s Day 1 to 4)
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Eternal Agora 