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    Question 29

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    Section 1: Introduction

    Do they then believe in the only Saviour Jesus, who seek for happiness and safety of the Saints, or of themselves, or else where?

    No: for although in word they boast themselves of him as their only Saviour, yet indeed they deny the onlya Saviour Jesus: for it must needs be that either Jesus is not a perfect Saviour, or that those who imbrace him as their Saviour with a true faith, possess all things in himb which are required unto Salvation.

    Do they then believe in the only Savior Jesus, who seek for happiness and safety of the Saints, or of themselves, or else where?

    No: for although in word they boast themselves of him as their only Savior, yet indeed they deny the onlya Savior Jesus: for it must needs be that either Jesus is not a perfect Savior, or that those who embrace him as their Savior with a true faith, possess all things in himb which are required unto Salvation.

    1. a. 1 Corinthians 1:13,30,&c

      1 Corinthians 1:13; 1 Corinthians 1:30–31

      1:13 Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? 1:30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: 1:31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

      1:13 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized into the name of Paul? 1:30 It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. 1:31 Therefore, as it is written: "Let him who boasts boast in the Lord."

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    2. b. Hebrews 12:2; Isaiah 9:6; Colossians 1:19–20; Colossians 2:10; Isaiah 43:11,25; John 1:16

      Hebrews 12:2

      12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

      12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

      Isaiah 9:6

      9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

      9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

      Colossians 1:19–20

      1:19 For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; 1:20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.

      1:19 For God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him, 1:20 and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross.

      Colossians 2:10

      2:10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:

      2:10 And you have been made complete in Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.

      Isaiah 43:11; Isaiah 43:25

      43:11 I, even I, am the Lord; and beside me there is no saviour. 43:25 I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.

      43:11 I, yes I, am the LORD, and there is no Savior but Me. 43:25 I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more.

      John 1:16

      1:16 And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.

      1:16 From His fullness we have all received grace upon grace.

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    Changes from Heidelberg Catechism (1563), Question 30

    Heidelberg Catechism (1563), Question 30

    Do such they then believe in Jesus the only Saviour Jesus, who seek their salvation for happiness and happiness safety of the Saints, or of themselves, or anywhere else where?

    They do not; No: for though although in word they boast themselves of him in words, as their only Saviour, yet in deeds indeed they deny Jesus the only deliverer and Saviour Jesus: for one of these two things it must needs be true, that either Jesus is not a complete perfect Saviour, or that they, those who by imbrace him as their Saviour with a true faith, receive this Saviour, must find possess all things in him necessary to their which are required unto Salvation.

    Heidelberg Catechism (1563), Question 30

    Do such then believe in Jesus the only Saviour, who seek their salvation and happiness of saints, of themselves, or anywhere else?

    They do not; for though they boast of him in words, yet in deeds they deny Jesus the only deliverer and Saviour; for one of these two things must be true, that either Jesus is not a complete Saviour; or that they, who by a true faith receive this Saviour, must find all things in him necessary to their salvation.

    An Orthodox Catechism (1680), Question 29

    Do they then believe in the only Saviour Jesus, who seek for happiness and safety of the Saints, or of themselves, or else where?

    No: for although in word they boast themselves of him as their only Saviour, yet indeed they deny the only Saviour Jesus: for it must needs be that either Jesus is not a perfect Saviour, or that those who imbrace him as their Saviour with a true faith, possess all things in him which are required unto Salvation.

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    Apostles’ Creed, which this question expounds

    Clause 2

    And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord,

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