Question 63

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Section 2: Of the Holy Ghost

But doth not this Doctrine make Men careless and profain?

No, For neither can it be but they who are incorporated into Christ through Faith, should bring forth thea Fruits of Thankfulness.

But does not this Doctrine make Men careless and profane?

No, For neither can it be but they who are incorporated into Christ through Faith, should bring forth thea Fruits of Thankfulness.

  1. a. Matthew 7:18; John 15:5

    Matthew 7:18

    7:18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

    7:18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.

    John 15:5

    15:5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

    15:5 I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.

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Changes from Heidelberg Catechism (1563), Question 64

Heidelberg Catechism (1563), Question 64

But doth not this Doctrine make Men careless and profane?profain?

By No, means: For neither can it is impossible that those, be but they who are implanted incorporated into Christ by a true through Faith, should not bring forth the Fruits of Thankfulness.

Heidelberg Catechism (1563), Question 64

But doth not this doctrine make men careless and profane?

By no means: for it is impossible that those, who are implanted into Christ by a true faith, should not bring forth fruits of thankfulness.

An Orthodox Catechism (1680), Question 63

But doth not this Doctrine make Men careless and profain?

No, For neither can it be but they who are incorporated into Christ through Faith, should bring forth the Fruits of Thankfulness.

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