This article discusses the purpose and importance of using the Heidelberg Catechism in pastoral care, the education of God's people, and evangelism.

The Heidelberg Catechism is a unique and valuable tool for the upbuilding of Christians today. This article explains this, showing the Catechism's personal emphasis, biblical content, structure, Christological approach, emphasis on the Holy Spirit, treatment of the law, and emphasis on prayer.

Why is it necessary to have preaching that is based on the Heidelberg Catechism? This article suggests that perhaps now more than ever, the church needs such preaching. For we live in a time of doctrinal ignorance, psychological theology or therapeutic religion, and theological plurality and error.