Q. 59. But what doth it profit thee now that thou believest all this?
Question. But what doth it profit thee now that thou believest all this?
Answer. That I am righteous in Christ, before God (Rom. 5;1); and an heir of eternal life (John 5;24).
Proofs.
- [proof-1] Rom. 5;1.—Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord, Jesus Christ.— Rom. 1;16, 17.—Rom. 3;21, 22.
- [proof-2] John 5;24.—He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life.— John 3;36.—John 3;15.—Titus. 3;7.
Source and provenance
Citation: Heidelberg Catechism Q. 59, Wikisource 1879 Reformed Church in America translation.
Original work: Public-domain historical catechism
Digital source: Wikisource transcription
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Scripture refs: JHN.3.15, JHN.3.36, JHN.5.24, ROM.1.16, ROM.1.17, ROM.3.21, ROM.3.22, ROM.5.1, TIT.3.7
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