Sermons on the Heidelberg Catechism
Sermon #50 "The Threefold Requirement of the 5th Commandment"
Lord’s Day 39—Question and Answer #104.
What does God require of us in Fifth Commandment? Why does it also include a promise for keeping it, “That it
shall go well with thee in the land which the LORD thy God has given thee”? Let’s look at this under three heads:
1. To Honor Those in Authority.
2. To Submit to Those in Authority.
3. To Be Patient Toward Those on Authority.