Heidelberg Q62
Source: Heidelberg Catechism (1563) (Q62 · Lord's Day 24) · catechism
But why cannot our good works be the whole, or part of our righteousness before God?
Because that the righteousness, which can be approved of before the tribunal of God, must be absolutely perfect, and in all respects conformable to the divine law; and also, that our best works in this life are all imperfect and defiled with sin.
Witnesses (Deuteronomy 19:15)
- manuscript_tradition: Original German 1563 — Ursinus & Olevianus, Elector Frederick III
- translation: Original Latin 1563 — published alongside German
- critical_edition: Heidelberg Catechism — critical edition with proof texts
- republication: CCEL — Heidelberg Catechism
- republication: CRCNA / RCA — Heidelberg Catechism with Q&A numbering
- proof_text: Scripture proof texts in the original 1563 edition
Connections
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- proof_text → card_n_c7a67fca4141
- proof_text → card_n_59dbb33eb2f6