The Heidelberg Catechism, imitation leather

In the early 1560s Frederick III (1516-76), Elector Palatine desired that his
subjects be led to a ædevout knowledge and fear of the Almighty and his holy
Word of salvationÆ. He commissioned a group of theologians and ministers to
compose a catechetical summary of biblical truth that could be committed to
memory and be an encouragement to personal faith and growth in Christ. The
final version was approved by the Synod in Heidelberg (1563), the city lending
its name to the catechism.
The Heidelberg Catechism follows the pattern of the Epistle to the Romans. It
opens with the question æWhat is your only comfort in life and in death?Æ, and
then examines the realities of human sin and misery (Rom. 1-3:20); salvation in
Christ, including faith and repentance (Rom. 3:21-11:36); and the Christian
life of thankful obedience in response to GodÆs grace in Christ (Rom. 12-16).
The catechism stands as a faithful testimony to the ancient Christian faith in
its scripturally derived shape and content, and further expressed in its
exposition and application of the ApostlesÆ Creed, the sacraments of baptism
and the LordÆs Supper, the Ten Commandments, and the LordÆs Prayer.
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