HC 128
Heidelberg Catechism
Q128. How do you conclude your prayer?
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. That is: All this we ask of Thee because, as our King, having power over all things, Thou art both willing and able to give us all that is good, and because not we but Thy holy Name should so receive all glory for ever.
Proof texts
- Rom. 10:11-13 — [11] For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” [12] For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. [13] For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
- 2 Pet. 2:9 — [9] then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment,
- Ps. 115:1 — [1] Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness!
- Jer. 33:8-9 — [8] I will cleanse them from all the guilt of their sin against me, and I will forgive all the guilt of their sin and rebellion against me. [9] And this city shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and a glory before all the nations of the earth who shall hear of all the good that I do for them. They shall fear and tremble because of all the good and all the prosperity I provide for it.
- John 14:13 — [13] Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
For discussion
- The Assembly cited Rom. 10:11-13 in support of this answer. Read it in context — how does it bear on what is claimed here?
- 5 passages are cited here. Which does the most work, and is anything claimed that the proofs do not obviously carry?
- WSC Q98 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
- WLC Q178 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?