Heidelberg Catechism / Lord's Day 46 / Q. 121
Q. 121. Why is there added: Which art in Heaven?
Question. Why is there added: Which art in Heaven?
Answer. Lest we should form any earthly conceptions of God’s heavenly majesty (1 Kings 8;27): and that we may expect from his almighty power all things necessary for soul and body (Ps. 115;3).
Proofs.
- [proof-1] 1 Kings 8;27.—But will God indeed dwell on earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee.— Acts 17;24, 25.
- [proof-2] Ps. 115;3.—But our God is in the heavens; he hath done whatever he pleased.—2 Chron. 20;6.—Rom. 10;12.—Acts 17;25.—Eph. 3;20.