The Heidelberg with William Boekestein

About The Guest(s):

• William Bookenstein is a pastor at Emmanuel Fellowship Church in West Michigan, specifically in Kalamazoo. He is also the author of a children's introduction to various confessions and catechisms.

Summary: Renewalcast is a weekly podcast that focuses on biblical and theological subjects. In this episode, Coalt Robinson and Jay WIpf discuss the Heidelberg Catechism with guest William Bookenstein. The Heidelberg Catechism was written in the 16th century as a guide to the Christian faith for the people of the Palatinate region in Germany. It consists of 129 questions and answers and is structured around the themes of guilt, grace, and gratitude. The catechism emphasizes personal comfort in Christ and covers topics such as the Apostles' Creed, the Ten Commandments, and the Lord's Prayer. Bookenstein recommends additional resources for those interested in studying the Heidelberg Catechism, including his blog series on Corechristianity.com and his children's book, "The Quest for Comfort: The Story of the Heidelberg Catechism." Key Takeaways:

• The Heidelberg Catechism was written in the 16th century as a guide to the Christian faith for the people of the Palatinate region in Germany.
• It consists of 129 questions and answers and is structured around the themes of guilt, grace, and gratitude.
• The catechism emphasizes personal comfort in Christ and covers topics such as the Apostles' Creed, the Ten Commandments, and the Lord's Prayer.
• The Heidelberg Catechism has stood the test of time and is widely regarded as a pastoral and personal presentation of Christian truth.

Quotes:

• "What is your only comfort in life and in death?" - Heidelberg Catechism
• "I am not my own, but belong body and soul, in life and in death to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ." - Heidelberg Catechism
• "True faith is not only a sure knowledge by which I hold as true all that God has revealed to us in his word, but also a wholehearted trust which the Holy Spirit works in me by the gospel." - Heidelberg Catechism