Q. 61. What sayest thou that thou art righteous by faith only?
Question. What sayest thou that thou art righteous by faith only?
Answer. Not that I am acceptable to God on account of the worthiness of my faith (Eph. 2;8, 9); but because only the satisfaction, righteousness and holiness of Christ is my righteousness before God (Rom. 10;4); and that I cannot receive or apply the same to myself in any other way than by faith only (Rom. 3;22).
Proofs.
- [proof-1] Eph. 2;8, 9.—For by grace are ye saved, through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works lest any man should boast.— Phil. 3;9.—Isa. 61;10.
- [proof-2] Rom. 10;4.—For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.— Rom. 3;24, 25.—1 Cor. 1;30.—Rom. 5;18, 19.
- [proof-3] Rom. 3;22.—Even the righteousness of God, which is by faith in Jesus Christ, unto all and upon all them that believe.— Heb. 11;7.—Rom. 4;3.—1 John 5;10.
Source and provenance
Citation: Heidelberg Catechism Q. 61, Wikisource 1879 Reformed Church in America translation.
Original work: Public-domain historical catechism
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Scripture refs: 1CO.1.30, 1JN.5.10, EPH.2.8, EPH.2.9, HEB.11.7, ISA.61.10, PHP.3.9, ROM.10.4, ROM.3.22, ROM.3.24, ROM.3.25, ROM.3.28, ROM.4.3, ROM.5.18, ROM.5.19
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