Sermons on the Heidelberg Catechism

 

Sermon #45 “The Preaching of God’s Word, and Graven Images”

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Lord’s Day 35, part 2—Questions and Answers #96, #97, and #98 Let’s take a closer look now at idolatry and how dangerous it is. Let’s get a better definition of what means to invent an image from our own mind that represents God, and let’s consider what it means to worship God according to our own thinking, our own will; under three headings: 1. The Use of Man-Made Devices is Forbidden 2. The Live Exposition of God’s Word is Required 3. The Practice of All Will Worship is Condemned