The Heidelberg Catechism Season 1

The Heidelberg Catechism Season 1

Praying to the Heavenly Father

Jesus explains in Matthew 7:7–11 that God is the loving Father of believers who watches over them and stands ready to supply their needs. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes prayer as asking, prayer as asking our Father, and prayer as asking our heavenly Father. “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to…

Pray without Ceasing

In 1 Thessalonians 5:17–18, God calls us to be people of prayer, people of unceasing prayer. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches what it means to pray without ceasing, how to pray without ceasing, and what God promises to those who pray without ceasing. “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in…

The Antidote to Covetousness

The tenth commandment forbids coveting. It is aimed at our hearts and God alone sees the heart. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven uses Psalm 139 to show covetousness exposed before the eyes of God and covetousness defeated through the love of God. “Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in…

Sanctified Lips

The apostle Paul describes the sanctified lips of those who have been made new (in the heart) by Jesus Christ, demonstrating the love of Christ in both their words and their actions. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the heart filled with love, the lips filled with blessing, and the church filled with joy. “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have…

The Kingdom of Generosity

The eighth commandment forbids stealing. How then should the Christian live? Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the eighth commandment from 2 Corinthians 9:6–15 on the Christian’s call to cheerful giving in Christ: two sowers, increased harvest, and the feast of thanksgiving. “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under…

The Temple of the Holy Spirit

The seventh commandment forbids adultery. Jesus says looking at someone with lust is committing adultery in the heart. Christians are called to be pure and holy temples of the Holy Spirit and to flee from sexual immorality. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on 1 Corinthians 6:12–20 on the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, the high call of holiness, and the way…

Christ Standing Guard

The catechism explains that the sixth commandment is not only speaking about physical murder, but also about murderous thoughts in the heart. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains the sin of murder, how the door of Cain’s heart opened, and how the Christian heart’s door is protected from murder. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and…

The Blessing of Godly Parents

In Ephesians 6:1–3, the apostle Paul refers to the 5th commandment, connecting it to the children of believers. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on Ephesians 6:1–3 on the promise of the 5th commandment in Moses’ and Jesus’ time, and the call to obey your parents and find eternal life. “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.”

Rest in God

Joshua did not give the people of God rest. Nor David. But Christ, the son of David, the son of God, having completed his work of redemption, has entered his rest, initiating the eternal Sabbath rest for the people of God. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from Hebrews 3:12–4:11 on the failure of Moses and of Joshua to give rest, the victory of Christ on the…