Heidelberg -- Second Petition
Which is the second petition?
Answer: "Your kingdom come"; that is,
rule us so by Your word and Spirit, that we may submit ourselves more and more to You;
preserve and increase Your church;
destroy the works of the devil, and all violence which would exalt itself against You; and also all wicked counsels devised against Your holy word;
till the full perfection of Your kingdom take place,
wherein You shall be all in all.
Barnabas' Notes:
Rule us by Your word and Spirit
"Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping Your statutes!" (Psalm 119:5)
"Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God!
Let Your good Spirit lead me on level ground!" (Psalm 143:10)
"Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." (Matthew 6:33)
Preserve and increase Your church
"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! May they be secure who love you!
Peace be within your walls and security within your towers!
For my brothers and companions' sake I will say 'Peace be within you.'
For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your good." (Psalm 122:6-9)
Destroy the works of the devil
"The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you." (Romans 16:20)
Until the full perfection of Your kingdom takes place
"For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now.
And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies." (Romans 8:22,23)
Wherein You shall be all in all
"The Spirit and the bride say, 'Come.' And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost.
He who testifies to these things says 'Yes, I am coming quickly.' Amen. Come, Lord Jesus." Revelation 22:17, 20
Heidelberg -- Third Petition
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