Amen
Heidelberg Catechism
Heidelberg Catechism Question 129. What is the meaning of the little word “Amen”? Amen means: this shall truly and certainly be. For my prayer is much more certainly heard by God than I am persuaded in my heart that I desire such things from him.
Study Catechism
Study Catechism Question 134. What is meant by the word, “Amen”? “Amen” means “so be it” or “let it be so.” It expresses our complete confidence in the triune God, the God of the covenant with Israel as fulfilled through our Lord Jesus Christ, who makes no promise that will not be kept, and whose steadfast love and mercy endures forever.
- Rev. 22:20 “The one who testifies to these things says, ‘Surely I am coming soon.’ Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!”
- 2 Cor. 1:20 “For in him every one of God’s promises is a ‘Yes.’ For this reason it is through him that we say the ‘Amen,’ to the glory of God.”
- 2 Tim. 2:13 “If we are faithless, he remains faithful—for he cannot deny himself.”
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