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Heidelberg Catechism

Heidelberg Catechism / Lord's Day 33 / Q. 90

Q. 90. What is the quickening of the new man?

Question. What is the quickening of the new man?

Answer. It is a sincere joy of heart in God, through Christ (Ps. 51;8), and with love and delight to live according to the will of God in all good works (Rom. 7;22).

Proofs.

  • [proof-1] Ps. 51;8.—Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.— Ps. 51;12.—Rom. 5;2.—Rom. 14;17.—Phil. 4;4.
  • [proof-2] Rom. 7;22.—For I delight in the law of God, after the inward man.— Rom. 6;13.—1 Pet. 4;2.—Gal. 2;20.