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Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 26

We continue a year through what we believe as Christians using the Heidelberg Catechism. In its second part, we learn how we're redeemed from misery by the Triune God. At the end of this section we learn that our fellowship with the Triune God comes through preaching and sacraments.

Introduction:
oThe power of the Holy Spirit through preaching & sacraments
Ø The Holy Spirit uses preaching to create faith
Ø The Holy Spirit uses sacraments to confirm faith
o The sacraments
Ø More clearly show our all our senses (signs)
Ø More clearly assure our faith (seals)

How Does Baptism Do This? (Q&A 69)
o An outward washing ̈ Acts 2:38
o With a promised inward reality
Ø "As surely as"...water washes dirt from the body
Ø "So certainly" Christ's blood & Spirit wash sin from our soul
̈ Matt. 3:11
̈ Rom. 6:3–10

Digging Deeper (Q&A 70)
o Christ's blood: Remission (Justification) ̈ Zech. 13:1
o Christ's Spirit: Renewal (Sanctification) ̈ Ezek. 36:25–27 (John 3:5–8)
Ø "So certainly" Christ's blood & Spirit wash sin from our soul
̈ Matt. 3:11
̈ Rom. 6:3–10

Where is this Promised? (Q&A 71)
̈ Matt. 28:18–20
̈ Mark 16:16
̈ Titus 3:5/Acts 22:16

Conclusion: Remember your baptism every day!