“What is True Faith” HC#21

Q21: What is true faith?
A21: True faith is not only a sure knowledge, whereby I hold for truth all that God has revealed to us in His Word,[1] but also a hearty trust,[2] which the Holy Ghost [3] works in me by the Gospel,[4] that not only to others, but to me also, forgiveness of sins, everlasting righteousness, and salvation are freely given by God,[5] merely of grace, only for the sake of Christ’s merits.[6]

1. James 1:6

2. Rom. 4:16-18; 5:1

3. II Cor. 4:13; Phil. 1:19, 29

4. Rom. 1:16; 10:17

5. Heb. 11:1-2; Rom. 1:17

6. Eph. 2:7-9; Rom. 3:24-25; Gal. 2:16; Acts 10:43

The Heidelberg Catechism Q&A: 21

“The Lord Reigns” - Psalm 93

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PSALM 93

The LORD reigns; he is robed in majesty;

the LORD is robed; he has put on strength as his belt.

Yes, the world is established;

it shall never be moved.

Your throne is established from of old;

you are from everlasting.

The floods have lifted up, O LORD,

the floods have lifted up their voice;

the floods lift up their roaring.

Mightier than the thunders of many waters,

mightier than the waves of the sea,

the LORD on high is mighty!

Your decrees are very trustworthy;

holiness befits your house,

O LORD, forevermore.