Theology
The Heidelberg Catechism A Historical, Theological, and Pastoral Commentary R. Scott Clark The Heidelberg Catechism ’s teaching on the gospel and the Chris - tian life is biblical, accessible, and pastoral. Its three-part structure of guilt (law), grace (gospel), and gratitude (sanctification) is framed by the comfort Christians have in God alone. In The Heidelberg Cat- echism , R. Scott Clark reflects on the catechism’s theology, piety, and practice. This thorough yet accessible guide to the catechism comments on each of its 129 questions, revealing the catechism’s historical and theological context and explaining how it enlivens the Christian faith today. “Clark guides readers into biblical answers to the questions posed by the catechism and aids readers in carrying out the homiletical, instructional, pastoral, and evangelistic tasks of the church of to- day. The book will serve all who wish to travel the path of Reformed confessors in bringing the gospel of Christ to our contemporaries.” —Robert Kolb, Concordia Seminary (emeritus) “Clark has studied the Heidelberg Catechism for decades and has blessed the church by documenting his labors in this monumental study of one of the Reformed church’s greatest testimonies to the gospel. A reliable reference and resource.” —J. V. Fesko, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi “An extraordinary treatment of an unsurpassed summary of Reformation Christianity—not only for the past but for the present and future too. Thoroughly recommended.” —Zachary Purvis, Edinburgh Theological Seminary “Clark has written a commentary on the Heidelberg Catechism of extraordinary value. This thoughtful and learned study will help readers to see with deepened understanding the biblical fidelity, true character, and spiritual vitality of Reformed Christianity.” —W. Robert Godfrey, Westminster Seminary California (emeritus) “With great care, Clark brings his whole career in Reformed theology to bear on each Lord’s Day, so that under each rock we discover a jewel. Best of all, he pushes against the cold winds of modernism and plants the flag of Reformed theology deep in the soil of clas - sical Christian orthodoxy.” —Matthew Barrett, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; editor-in-chief of Credo Magazine “Clark’s commentary on the Heidelberg is a generation-defining exploration into one of the Reformation’s most enduring explana- tions of the Christian faith.” —Harrison Perkins, Oakland Hills Community Church (OPC); Westminster Theological Seminary; author of Reformed Covenant Theology: A Systematic Introduction
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R. Scott Clark (DPhil, Oxford University) is professor of church history and historical theology at Westminster Seminary California. He is the author of Recovering the Reformed Confession: Our Theology, Piety, and Practice .
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