Last Words

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 24

We are Not Saved by Our Good Works (Q&A 59)
o Ephesians 2:1–3
o Q&A 62
➢ Can we contribute in any way to our righteousness?

 1 Jn. 1:8
 Js. 2:10
➢ Can we "pay in installments"?
 Isa. 64:6
➢ Does grace help us in any way?
 Rom. 7:18-19; 24

We are Saved by Christ's Good Works
o Justification by faith alone is hard to accept
o Christ is the last Adam who as our federal head secured our salvation
o Christ, his whole person and work become ours through faith alone

We are Saved for Good Works
o Q&A 64: indifferent and wicked?
o Ephesians 2:10–created in Christ Jesus for good works

Conclusion
o Why Christ alone?
o The message of Eph. 2 and LD 24
o Last words