The Highway Forums Resources Creeds and Confessions Heidelberg Catechism Q16-19 Why must he be very man, and also perfectly righteous?

IV. What are the proper effects of the gospel?

The proper effects of the gospel are:

1. Faith; because "faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." "The gospel is the ministration of the Spirit." "The power of God unto salvation." (Rom. 10:17. 2 Cor. 3:8. Rom. 1:16.)

2. Through faith, our entire conversion to God, justification, regeneration and salvation; for through faith we receive Christ, with all his benefits.