God, without any merit of my own, out of mere grace, imputes to me the perfect satisfaction, righteousness, and holiness of Christ — as if I had never had nor committed any sin, and as if I myself had accomplished all the obedience which Christ has rendered for me.
— Heidelberg Catechism, Heidelberg Catechism (1563), Lord’s Day 23, Q&A 60
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