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Mitochondrial Eve
One of the problems for Evolutionism is the discovery of mitochondrial DNA. This DNA is passed down maternally. In an article published recently, “scientists” indicated that using various assumptions they have calculated mitochondrial Eve (the female ancestor of all living humans) as having lived about 200,000 years ago (link to article). That number is probably…
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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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Rome and Freedom of Religion
Rome’s practices with respect to the freedom of religion have obviously changed. We don’t hear stories about any modern-day inquisitors. However, it should be noted that Rome’s view on coercion of apostates is actually set in a dogmatic definition. Specifically, Canon 14 on Baptism from Trent’s Seventh Session reads as follows: CANON XIV.-If any one…
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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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Praising the Great Shepherd of the Sheep
Christ came to save lost sinners, of whom I am the chief;Just not by my good works, but by the object of belief. He for his sheep, laid down his life;And took the church, to be his wife. By his mighty saving grace, which we did not deserve;Converted – now regenerate, we seek our Lord to serve. His voice we hear, for…