Heidelberg Catechism, Question 22
Question 22
What is then necessary for a Christian to believe?
All things promised us in the gospel (Matt. 16;15, 16.); which the articles of our catholic undoubted Christian faith, briefly teach us.
Scripture references for paragraph 1
Berean Standard Bible. Public domain text and source credits.
Mark 16:1515And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.
Mark 16:1616Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.
Mark 1:1515“The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!”
John 20:3131But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.
Matthew 28:2020and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Philippians 1:2929For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,
Acts 24:1414I do confess to you, however, that I worship the God of our fathers according to the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets,
Matthew 16:1515“But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?”
Matthew 16:1616Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
Source and edition
Heidelberg Catechism. RCA English, E. R. Good & Bro., Tiffin, 1879. RCA English, E. R. Good & Bro., Tiffin, 1879
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