An Orthodox Catechism

    The Summe of Christian Religion (1587), Zacharias Ursinus

    Question 62

    THE SECOND PART, OF MANS DELIVERIE

    1. Why cannot our good works bee righteousnesse, or some part of righteousnes before God?

      Because that righteousnesse which must stand fast before the iudgement of God, must bee in al points perfect, & agreeable to the Law of God. Now our works, euen the best of them are imperfect in this life and ; defiled with sinne.