Catechesis

Heidelberg Catechism

Question 62

But why can our good works not be our righteousness before God, or at least a part of it?

Scripture

  1. Deuteronomy 27:26 [1]
    “‘Cursed be anyone who does not confirm the words of this law by doing them.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’ (ESV)
  2. Galatians 3:10 [1]
    The Righteous Shall Live by Faith For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, “Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them.” (ESV)
  3. Isaiah 64:6 [2]
    We have all become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous deeds are like a polluted garment. We all fade like a leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind, take us away. (ESV)