Q 96. What is God’s will for us
in the second commandment?

A. That we in no way make any image of God^1
nor worship him in any other way
than he has commanded in his Word.^2

^1 Deut. 4:15-19; Isa. 40:18-25; Acts 17:29; Rom. 1:22-23
^2 Lev. 10:1-7; 1 Sam. 15:22-23; John 4:23-24

Q 97. May we then not make
any image at all?

A. God can not and may not
be visibly portrayed in any way.

Although creatures may be portrayed,
yet God forbids making or having such images
if one’s intention is to worship them
or to serve God through them.^1

^1 Ex. 34:13-14, 17; 2 Kings 18:4-5

Q 98. But may not images be permitted in the churches
as teaching aids for the unlearned?

A. No, we shouldn’t try to be wiser than God.
He wants his people instructed
by the living preaching of his Word—^1
not by idols that cannot even talk.^2

^1 Rom. 10:14-15, 17; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:19
^2 Jer. 10:8; Hab. 2:18-20

http://www.crcna.org/pages/heidelberg_commandments.cfm#Day 35

Q. 26. What believest thou when thou sayest, “I believe in God the Father, Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth”?

A. That the eternal Father of our Lord Jesus Christ (who of nothing made heaven and earth, with all that is in them; who likewise upholds and governs the same by his eternal counsel and providence) is for the sake of Christ his Son, my God and my Father; on whom I rely so entirely, that I have no doubt, but he will provide me with all things necessary for soul and body and further, that he will make whatever evils he sends upon me, in this valley of tears turn out to my advantage; for he is able to do it, being Almighty God, and willing, being a faithful Father.

http://www.ccel.org/creeds/heidelberg-cat-ext.txt