How can our good works be said to merit nothing [before God] when God promises to reward them in this life and the next? 1

Heidelberg Catechism

How can our good works be said to merit nothing [before God] when God promises to reward them in this life and the next? 1

Gratitude
Question 63
Heidelberg Catechism
Heidelberg Catechism

Heidelberg Catechism

How can our good works be said to merit nothing [before God] when God promises to reward them in this life and the next? 1

Gratitude
Question 63

Question

How can our good works be said to merit nothing [before God] when God promises to reward them in this life and the next? 1

Answer

This reward is not earned; it is a gift of grace.2

Proof References

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