In this powerful collection of sermons, van der Kemp expounds on the Heidelberg Catechism to teach readers about the nature of Christian faith and the life of devotion. With its emphasis on the sovereignty of Christ and the need for self-surrender, this book offers profound insights into the Christian life and the meaning of true discipleship. Whether you're a seasoned believer or just starting out on your faith journey, this book is a must-read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.