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Question 62

On Heidelberg Catechism (1563) Q. 62

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Why cannot our good works bee righteousnesse, or some part of righteousnes before God?

Because that righteousnesse which must stand fast before the iudgement of God, must bee in al points perfect, & agreeable to the Law of God. Now our works, euen the best of them are imperfect in this life anda defiled with sinne.b

Proofs

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

  1. aGalatians 3:10; Deuteronomy 27:26
  2. bIsaiah 64:6

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