Q. 129. What doth the word “Amen” signify?
Question. What doth the word “Amen” signify?
Answer. “Amen” signifies, it shall truly and certainly be (Jer. 28;6); for my prayer is more assuredly heard of God than I feel in my heart I desire these things of him (Isa. 65;24).
Proofs.
- [proof-1] Jer. 28;6.—The prophet Jeremiah said, Amen; the Lord do so: the Lord perform thy words which thou hast prophesied.—2 Cor. 1;20.—Rev. 3;14.
- [proof-2] Isa. 65;24.—Before thy call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.—2 Tim. 2;12.—1 John 5;14, 15.
Source and provenance
Citation: Heidelberg Catechism Q. 129, Wikisource 1879 Reformed Church in America translation.
Original work: Public-domain historical catechism
Digital source: Wikisource transcription
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Scripture refs: 1JN.5.14, 1JN.5.15, 2CO.1.20, 2TI.2.12, ISA.65.24, JER.28.6, REV.3.14
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