In Mark 12:13–17, Jesus faces a cunning trap: “Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” The Pharisees and Herodians, unlikely allies, aim to ensnare Him. Say yes, and He loses credibility as Israel’s Messiah. Say no, and He risks Roman execution. Yet, Jesus’ response—“Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and…
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This article is part of a series. To read the whole series, click here. The Lord’s Supper has been understood in diverse ways throughout church history, with different traditions offering distinct perspectives on Christ’s presence in the sacrament. Four primary views—Roman Catholic (transubstantiation), Lutheran (consubstantiation), Zwinglian (memorialism), and Reformed—shape the theological landscape, each addressing how…
Explore Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 17: Christ’s resurrection assures salvation, empowers new life, and guarantees eternal hope. Deepen your Reformed faith today!
This article is part 2 of a series on The Lord’s Supper. Click here for part 1. The Lord’s Supper is a sacred act of worship, deeply rooted in Scripture, that unites believers with Christ and one another. In 1 Corinthians 11:17–34, the Apostle Paul provides crucial guidance on the meaning and practice of this…
What hope we have in Christ’s resurrection! In Philippians 3:21, Paul declares, “Our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly bodies to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.” What a promise! Our frail, perishable bodies will one day shine like…
The Heidelberg Catechism’s Lord’s Day 16, Questions 40–44, unveils the necessity and profound benefits of Christ’s death, offering believers unshakable assurance. From satisfying God’s justice to delivering us from hell’s torment, Christ’s sacrifice transforms our lives and eternal destiny. These truths, rooted in Scripture, call us to rest in His finished work. Question 40: Why…
Have you ever felt out of place in this world? Like a traveler far from home, longing for the familiar air of your true homeland? This is the heart of what the Apostle Paul tells us in Philippians 3:20: “But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus…
This article is part of a series. To read the whole series, click here. The doctrine of the Lord’s Supper invites believers to explore its significance within the framework of the sacraments. The Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 27, Section 1, defines sacraments as “holy signs and seals of the covenant of grace, immediately instituted…
Dear friends, picture Jesus in the temple, tables overturned, merchants scrambling, as He proclaims, “Is it not written, ‘My house shall be a house of prayer for all the nations’? But you’ve made it a den of robbers” (Mark 11:17; Isa. 56:7; Jer. 7:11). God’s temple was to shine, calling every people to worship Him.…
The Heidelberg Catechism, a cornerstone of Reformed faith, guides believers through the essentials of Christian doctrine with pastoral precision. For Lord’s Day 15, Questions 37–39 delve into the heart of the gospel: Christ’s suffering. These questions unpack the depth of Jesus’ sacrifice, revealing its necessity, judicial context, and unique power to redeem. As we meditate…