Saturday, April 2, 2011

Is, then, the outward washing with water itself the washing away of sins?

Heidelberg Catechism

Question 72. Is, then, the outward washing with water itself the washing away of sins?

Answer. No,[1] for only the blood of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit cleanse us from all sin.[2]

[1] Eph 5:26; 1 Pt 3:21; [2] Mt 3:11; 1 Cor 6:11; 1 Pt 3:21; 1 Jn 1:7

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