R. Szabó István: Egzisztenciális kérdések és dilemmák a Heidelbergi Káté első kérdés-felelete mentén
Abstract: Existential questions and dilemmas along the first question-response of the Heidelberg Catechism To the Reformed believer the Heidelberg Catechism eloquently and boldly summarizes the basics and the essence of our faith. The very first question and answer deeply contrasts the present day mindset.
It talks about comfort and the necessity to have it, though today’s mankind does not want to hear about these negative forces and about sin. Actually, comfort is strongly related to the existential foundational problems we need to face. This Q&A addresses the where do I belong issue, too. This generation, though, does like to be self-centered. On the other hand we benefit of our Lord’s sacrificial ransom, but, although we like to talk about value and money, but it is pretty challenging to address the issue of needing to be saved. The Heidelberg Catechism forces us back to the sin and salvation dichotomy on one hand, and the sphere of grace on the other hand, in which our life gets its meaning. This helps us to only live for Him.
Keywords: existential psychology, comfort, belonging to, grace, dedicated life
