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True faith (LD 7, q&a 20-21)

Introduction “As by the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners,so by the one man’s obedience the many will be made righteous.” (Rom 5:19) This is the Bible’s summary of what we have studied so far in the catechism. Because of Adam’s sin, we are miserable sinners who deserve God’s wrath; but because of … Continue reading True faith (LD 7, q&a 20-21) →

arjenvreugd Catechism Leave a comment November 23, 2021December 3, 2021 11 Minutes

Assurance of salvation

In Christian theology, assurance means that I am sure that God saves me. The catechism (q&a 21) emphasizes that faith is not mere knowledge, but “firm confidence (or assurance)”. This statement is directly aimed at the Roman Catholic teaching that “no one can know with a certainty of faith […] that he has obtained the … Continue reading Assurance of salvation →

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