Heidelberg Catechism · 1563

Q59. But what does it help you now that you believe all this?

In Christ I am righteous before God and heir to life everlasting.
Answer · Heidelberg Catechism

Scripture proofs

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    Habakkuk 2:4

    Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.

    John 3:36

    He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

    Romans 1:17

    For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

    Romans 5:1-2

    Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

Proof texts as given in the original; verse text from the King James Version.