Q. 64. But doth not this doctrine make men careless and profane?
Question. But doth not this doctrine make men careless and profane?
Answer. By no means (Rom. 3;31): for it is impossible that those who are implanted into Christ by a true faith, should not bring forth fruits of thankfulness (John 15;5).
Proofs.
- [proof-1] Rom. 3;31.—Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law.— Rom. 6;1, 2.
- [proof-2] John 15;5.—I am the vine, ye are the branches; he that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit.— Titus 3;8.—Matt. 7;18.—Titus 2;12.—2 Pet. 2;20.
- [proof-3] OF THE SACRAMENTS.
Source and provenance
Citation: Heidelberg Catechism Q. 64, Wikisource 1879 Reformed Church in America translation.
Original work: Public-domain historical catechism
Digital source: Wikisource transcription
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Scripture refs: 2PE.2.20, JHN.15.5, MAT.7.18, ROM.3.31, ROM.6.1, ROM.6.2, TIT.2.12, TIT.3.8
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