Friday, May 27, 2011

Why is it added: “Who art in heaven?”

Heidelberg Catechism

Question 121.
Why is it added: “Who art in heaven?”

Answer. That we might have no earthly thought of the heavenly majesty of God,[1] and from His almighty power expect all things necessary for body and soul.[2]

[1] Jer 23:23-24; Acts 17:24-27;
[2] 1 Kgs 8:28; Ps 115:3; Mt 6:25-34; Rom 8:10:12, 31-32

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