Sermon: Faith And Works, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 23-24, Questions 61-64, Ephesians 2:1-10 John H. Johnson, Tyler Orthodox Presbyterian Church 2022-09-25
HEIDELBERG CATECHISM PART 2: OUR DELIVERANCE: LORD'S DAY 5-31 LORD'S DAY 23-24: Questions 61-64
Q61. Why do you say that you are righteous only by faith? A. Not that I am acceptable to God on account of the worthiness of my faith, for only the satisfaction, righteousness, and holiness of Christ is my righteousness before God.[1] I can receive this righteousness and make it mine my own by faith only.[2] [1] I Cor. 1:30, 31; 2:2. [2] Rom. 10:10; I John 5:10-12.
Q62. But why can our good works not be our righteousness before God, or at least a part of it? A. Because the righteousness which can stand before God's judgment must be absolutely perfect and in complete agreement with the law of God,[1] whereas even our best works in this life are all imperfect and defiled with sin.[2] [1] Deut. 27:26; Gal. 3:[2] Is. 64:6.
Q63. But do our good works earn nothing, even though God promises to reward them in this life and the next? A. This reward is not earned[1]; it is a gift of grace.[2] [1] Matt. 5:12; Heb. 11:6. [2] Luke 17:10; II Tim. 4:7, 8.
Q64. Does this teaching not make people careless and wicked? A. No. It is impossible that those grafted into Christ by true faith should not bring forth fruits of thankfulness.[1] [1] Matt. 7:18; Luke 6:43-45; John 15:5.
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