Calvin Synod Herald, 1974 (74. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1974-04-01 / 4-5. szám

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CALVIN SYNOD HERALD

THE RIGHT REVEREND BISHOP ÁRPÁD L. BERETZ 7520 Woodmar Avenue Hammond, Ind. 46323 Tel.: 219-844-8632

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HEIDELBERG CATECHISM

if hat is true faith?

It is not only a certain knowledge, whereby I hold for truth all that God has revealed to us in his word, but also a hearty trust, which the Holy Spirit works in me by the gospel, that not only to others, but to me also, forgiveness of sins, everlasting righteousness and salvation are freely given by God, merely of grace, only for the sake of Christ’s merits.

But why are thou called a Christian?

Because by faith I am a member of Christ and thus a partaker of his anointing, in order that I also may confess his name, may present myself a living sacrifice of thankfulness to Him, and may with free conscience fight aaginst sin and the Devil in this life, and hereafter, in eternity, reign with Him over all creatures.

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Címkép: Dunántúli falusi ház sarka —Alexay Zoltán felvétele, Győr

I AM YOUR CHURCH

I AM YOUR CHURCH. I am here because men of intelligence and high ideals felt that I would be necessary to your community life and best interests. I am beautifully situated in your midst. In the very center of your community I will be cherished as a landmark to those who enter my portals within the coming years. I was built because wise men knew that your life would be incomplete without me.

I AM YOUR CHURCH. I am here not simply to adorn the landscape; I am here to serve. Your children and growing youth should come to me to be taught the ways of honesty, industry, morality and religion. Your brides and grooms should come to my altar that their wedlock may be hallowed and sweetened by the divine blessing.

I AM YOUR CHURCH. If sickness or misfortune comes your way, I comfort you with the comfort of God. I bury your dead in the hope of blessed immortality, and offer sweet solace and rest to the soul-weary. Pardon and peace are my boon to the sin-burdened soul, and my message of mercy brings new life and hope. To the aged I give courage and quiet, and I inspire the young to call them blessed.

I AM YOUR CHURCH. My doors swing open to all, without distinctions of any kind. I welcome the poor and the humble just as I welcome the prosperous and so-called successful. All men need me, as they need the Christ whom I exalt. My pulpit rings out the message of peace to men of good will, pardon for the penitent, and a Saviour’s love for all. I teach the way of life, and guide you on the road to heaven.

I AM YOUR CHURCH. Come, worship with me, and support me with your presence, your influence and your prayers, and I will serve you all your days. Give me your love and I will make love to blossom in your life a hundred fold. And, in the end my portals will open out for you into the blessedness of eternal life.

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Reformátusok Lapja

Official Organ Of Th* Calvin Synod — United Church of Christ Founded in 1900

April-May 1974 Volume 74, No. 4-5

Published monthly except April-May, June-July, August-September and October-November when bi-monthly. Editor-in-Chief: The Right Reverend Arpad L. Beretz, Bishop 7520 Woodmar Avenue, Hammond, Ind. 46323 EDITOR: REV. FRANCIS VITÉZ

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