The King’s Keys of His Kingdom

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 31

We continue a year through what we believe as Christians using the Heidelberg Catechism. This afternoon, we'll conclude the second large part of the catechism on the grace of God in Christ (Apostles' Creed & Sacraments). At the very end of the questions about the Lord's Supper is a discussion about the "keys of the kingdom.

Introduction: The King & His Kingdom
o Jesus is____________________
o As King, he has "____________________ from sea to sea, from the River to the ends of the earth"
o He is establishing his kingdom"____________________as it is in heaven"
o "All"____________________in heaven and on earth has been given to him"
o From God's right hand, he_______________his church by the power of the Spirit
o These gifted representatives—apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers— have been given __________ to open and shut the doors to the kingdom

The Biblical Imagery of Keys
Ø Isaiah 22:22
Ø Luke 11:52
Ø Revelation 1:18; 3:7
Ø Matthew 16:13–20

Key of Preaching (John 3:31–36)

1. How it opens
2. How it shuts

The Key of Discipline (1 Cor. 5:3–5; 2 Cor. 2:6–11)

1. How it opens
2. How it shuts

Conclusion:
Ø Then come!