Q. 2. How many things are necessary for thee to know, that thou, enjoying this comfort, mayest live and die happy?
Question. How many things are necessary for thee to know, that thou, enjoying this comfort, mayest live and die happy?
Answer. Three: First , how great my sins and miseries are (Rom. 7;24); Second , how I may be delivered from all my sins and miseries (Matt. 11;28); Third , how I shall express my gratitude to God for such deliverance (Ps. 116;12).
Proofs.
- [proof-1] Rom. 7;24.—O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?— Rom. 3;23; Rom. 6;23.
- [proof-2] Matt. 11;28.—Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.— John 3;16.—John 1;12.
- [proof-3] Ps. 116;12.—What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits towards me?—2 Cor. 9;15.—Ps. 50;15.
Source and provenance
Citation: Heidelberg Catechism Q. 2, Wikisource 1879 Reformed Church in America translation.
Original work: Public-domain historical catechism
Digital source: Wikisource transcription
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Scripture refs: 2CO.9.15, JHN.1.12, JHN.3.16, MAT.11.28, PSA.116.12, PSA.50.15, ROM.3.23, ROM.6.23, ROM.7.24
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