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Heidelberg Catechism / Lord's Day 22 / Q. 58

Q. 58. What comfort takest thou from the article of “Life everlasting”?

Question. What comfort takest thou from the article of “Life everlasting”?

Answer. That since I now feel in my heart the beginning of eternal joy (2 Cor. 5;2, 3), after this life I shall inherit perfect salvation (Matt. 25;46); which “eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither hath it entered into the heart of man” to conceive (1 Cor. 2;9); and that, to praise God therein forever (Rev. 22;3).

Proofs.

  • [proof-1] 2 Cor. 5;2, 3.—Whom not having seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable, and full of glory.—1 Pet. 1;3-5.—Rom. 14;17.—Rom. 8;28.
  • [proof-2] Matt. 25;46.—The righteous (shall go) into life eternal.—1 Cor. 13;10.—Matt. 25;34.—Ps. 16;11.
  • [proof-3] 1 Cor. 2;9.—Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.—2 Cor. 12;4.—1 John 3;2.—Rev. 21;4.
  • [proof-4] Rev. 22;3.—And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it: and his servants shall serve him.—Rev. 19;5.—Rev. 7;15.—1 Pet. 1;3, 4.—2 Cor. 4;17, 18.