Friday 2 September 2011

Heidelberg @ 60

I'm not a great fan of catechisms, but the Heidelberg Catechism is so devotionally rich, it's hard not to be a  fan.  Consider the following description of 'justification by faith' ...


Heidelberg Catechism:  Question 60
Q. How are you right with God?
Answer:  Only by true faith in Jesus Christ. Although my conscience accuses me that I have grievously sinned against all God's commandments, have never kept any of them, and am still inclined to all evil, yet God, without any merit of my own, out of mere grace, imputes to me the perfect satisfaction, righteousness, and holiness of Christ. He grants these to me as if I had never had nor committed any sin, and as if I myself had accomplished all the obedience which Christ has rendered for me, if only I accept this gift with a believing heart.


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