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Question 21

On Heidelberg Catechism (1563) Q. 21

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What is faith?

It is not only a knowlege, whereby I surely assent to al things which God hath reuealed vnto vs in his word, but also an assureda trust kindled in myb heart by the holyc ghost thorough the gospel, whereby I make my repose in God, being assuredly resolued, that remissiō of sins, euerlasting righteousnes & lifed is giuen not to others only, but to me also, and that freely through the mercy of God, for thee merit of Christ alone.f

Proofs

Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.

  1. aHebrews 11:13; James 2:19; Galatians 2:20
  2. bRomans 4:16; 5:1; 10:10; James 1:8
  3. cRomans 1:16; 10:17; 1 Corinthians 1:21; Mark 16:16; Acts 16:14
  4. dMatthew 16:17; John 3:5; Galatians 5:22; Philippians 1:19
  5. eHabakkuk 2:4; Matthew 9:2; Ephesians 2:7–9; Romans 5:1
  6. fRomans 3:24–25; Acts 10:43

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