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Samuel Fisher on the Second Commandment
The following is extracted from “Exercises on the Heidelberg Catechism: adapted to the use of families, sabbath-schools, and catechetical classes,” by Samuel R. Fisher, pp. 180-84 XXXV. Lord’s Day. Q. 96. What doth God require in the second commandment? A. That we in no wise represent God by images, nor worship him in any other…
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Thomas Vincent’s "The Shorter Catechism Explained from Scripture" on the Second Commandment
The following is an excerpt from Thomas Vincent’s “The Shorter Catechism Explained” (Question 49)(Question 50)(Question 51)(Question 52) XLIX. Ques. What is the second commandment?Ans. The second commandment is, “Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath%…
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Thomas Watson’s Body of Divinity on the Second Commandment
The following is an extract from Thomas Watson’s Body of Divinity (first part)(second part). The Second Commandment ‘Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: thou shalt…
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Ursinus Catechisms on the Second Commandment
I’ve already provided some much more detailed commentary from Zacharias Ursinus on the second commandment (link to commentary). The following selections are taken from Ursinus’ Large and Small Catechisms, respectively. A harmony of Ursinus’ catechisms and the Heidelberg Catechism can be found here (link). It’s worth noting that Ursinus was an author of the Heidelberg…
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J.J. Lim on the Second Commandment
J.J. Lim, pastor of Pilgrim Covenant Church in Singapore, has a brief commentary on the Heidelberg Catechism (Section 35). Also, he provides some more detailed commentary on the individual questions of the Westminster Larger Catechism: WLC 107 We noted in our commentary on WLC 103, that the 1st commandment has to do with the proper…
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R. Scott Clark on the Second Commandment
R. Scott Clark has extensive notes on the Heidelberg catechism, including notes on the questions related to the second commandment (link to notes). The following is just a portion of his notes on the second commandment, since I’m reluctant to do a bulk quotation from his outline: 2. Worshiping the Right God Rightly 1. God’s…
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G.H. Kersten on the Second Commandment
The following sermon is taken from The Heidelberg Catechism in 52 Sermons, by Rev. G.H. Kersten, Late Minister of the Netherlands Reformed Congregation, Rotterdam, Holland. 1968. Translated from the Holland and printed by the Netherlands Reformed Congregations in America. (all the sermons may be obtained here) This sermon is can be cited with the following…
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Alexander Whyte on the Second Commandment
THE SECOND COMMANDMENT. II3 Q. 49. Which is the second commandment? A. The second commandment is, Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: thou shalt not…
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Zacharias Ursinus on the Second Commandment
The following is an excerpt from Zacharias Ursinus’ Commentary on the Heidelberg Catechism (link to book). THIRTY-FIFTH LORD’S DAY. Question 96. What does God require in the second command? Answer. That we in nowise represent God by images, nor worship him in any other way than he has commanded in his word. EXPOSITION. Two things…
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John Whitecross on the Second Commandment
John Whitecross’ work “The Shorter Catechism Illustrated” (Qs49&50)(Q51)(Q52) has a number of anecdotes related to the catechism questions we have been studying. This work may be especially useful for children and others who find reading strictly theological works difficult. Enjoy! -TurretinFan To God be the Glory!