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Podcast: The Semper Reformata Podcast
Episode: Catechism Class - 'The Keys of the Kingdom' (Part 1)
Description: Is the Pope the 'keeper of the keys?' What exactly are these keys, that we see crossed on papal insignia? The Heidelberg Catechism teaches us quite clearly what Jesus meant when he said to Peter, in Matthew 16:19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”Q 83. What are the keys of the kingdom of heaven?A. The preaching of the holy gospel and church discipline. By these two the kingdom of heaven is opened to...