Lord’s Day 23
Q59. What good does it do you to believe all this?
In Christ I am right with God and an heir to life everlasting.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
John 3:36
Romans 1:17
“For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.”
Romans 5:1–2
Habakkuk 2:4
Parent Guide
Discuss this question together
Discussion Questions
- 1
What good does believing all these things actually do for you?
- 2
What does it mean to be "right with God"?
- 3
How does being an heir to everlasting life give you hope right now?
Illustration
A child who is told, "You will inherit the family farm one day," looks at the fields differently. They belong to that future even though they have not received it yet. In Christ, you are already declared right with God and you are an heir to eternal life. The inheritance is certain.
Application
When you feel like your faith does not matter much, read this answer again. Believing is not empty. It connects you to Christ and everything he gives. Ask God to strengthen your faith today.