Bible Reading: Ephesians 1:1-14
Sermon Points
The Heidelberg Catechism - 53. Question. What do you believe concerning the Holy Spirit?
- The Holy Spirit In The Life Of Jesus.
- The Holy Spirit And God’s Proclamation. (v. 13a)
- The Holy Spirit And God’s Property. (v. 13b)
- The Holy Spirit And God’s Pledge. (v. 14)
The Heidelberg Catechism
53. Question. What do you believe concerning the Holy Spirit?
Answer
First, He is, together with the Father and the Son, true and eternal God.[1]
Second, He is also given to me,[2] to make me by true faith share in Christ and all His benefits,[3] to comfort me,[4] and to remain with me forever.[5]
[1] Gen. 1:1, 2; Matt. 28:19; Acts 5:3, 4; I Cor. 3:16.
[2] I Cor. 6:19; II Cor. 1:21, 22; Gal. 4:6; Eph. 1:13.
[3] Gal. 3:14; I Pet. 1:2.
[4] John 15:26; Acts 9:31.
[5] John 14:16, 17; I Pet. 4:14.