Reformation Hope Church

Heidelberg Catechism 97 May we then not make any image at all? God cannot and may not be visibly portrayed in any way. Although creatures may be portrayed, God forbids the making or having of such images if one’s intention is to worship them or to serve God through them. Scripture References: Exodus 34:13–14, 17 2 Kings 18:4–5 “Eyes have they, but they see not…” Psalm 115:5 — They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not. Psalm 135:16 — They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not. Psalm 19:9 — The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever. Exodus 20:1 — I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. ________________________________________ God as Ultimate Authority I am the ultimate authority. Represent Me properly. Man desires ultimate authority: “You shall be as God, knowing good and evil.” The Apostle Paul speaks of this inner resistance: Romans 1:18 — For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven agains