Q. 8. Are we then so corrupt that we are wholly incapable of doing any good, and inclined to all wickedness?
Question. Are we then so corrupt that we are wholly incapable of doing any good, and inclined to all wickedness?
Answer. Indeed we are (Rom. 7;18); except we are regenerated by the Spirit of God (John 3;3).
Proofs.
- [proof-1] Rom. 7;18.—I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) dwelleth no good thing.—2 Cor. 3;5.—Gen. 6;5.—Job 15;16.
- [proof-2] John 3;3—Verily, verily I say unto thee, except a man be born again he cannot see the Kingdom of God.— John 3;5, 6.—Jer. 13;23.—Eph. 2;4, 5.
Source and provenance
Citation: Heidelberg Catechism Q. 8, Wikisource 1879 Reformed Church in America translation.
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Scripture refs: 2CO.3.5, EPH.2.4, EPH.2.5, GEN.6.5, JER.13.23, JHN.3.3, JHN.3.5, JHN.3.6, JOB.15.16, ROM.7.18
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