Is the preaching of the law still necessary today? From Lord’s Day 44 of the Heidelberg Catechism this article shows why preaching the law is important in God’s church. It helps believers to look inward, outward, upward, and onward.

This article supports the proposal to change the text of Lord’s Day 44 of the Heidelberg Catechism Q/A 115. The author maintains that the current text creates confusion as to who it is that renews us to God's image.