we are attempting to help you soak in the wonderful & liberating truths of the gospel in a different way this Fall.
We are, in the context of our normal worship, lifting up one doctrine per month and seeking to help you see & savor the riches of that particular aspect of the work of Christ.
Schedule is:
Sept: Justification Oct.: Sanctification Nov: Adoption
Sunday we will state this portion of the Heidelberg Cat. together as part of our celebration of God's glorious gift of Christ:How are you righteous before God?
A. Only by true faith in Jesus Christ.
Although my conscience accuses me
that I have grievously sinned
against all God's commandments,
have never kept any of them,
and am still inclined to all evil,
yet God,
without any merit of my own,
out of mere grace,
imputes
to
me
the perfect satisfaction,
righteousness,
and holiness
of
Christ.
He grants these to me as if
I had never had nor committed any sin,
and as if I myself had accomplished all the obedience
which Christ has rendered for me,
if only I accept this gift with a believing heart.
Here is Hberg with Scripture proofs
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