How does Christ's resurrection benefit us?

Heidelberg Catechism

How does Christ's resurrection benefit us?

Gratitude
Question 45
Heidelberg Catechism
Heidelberg Catechism

Heidelberg Catechism

How does Christ's resurrection benefit us?

Gratitude
Question 45

Question

How does Christ's resurrection benefit us?

Answer

First, by his resurrection he has overcome death, so that he might make us share in the righteousness he obtained for us by his death.1

Second, by his power we too are already raised to a new life.2

Third, Christ's resurrection is a sure pledge to us of our blessed resurrection.3

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