The Heidelberg Catechism

Heidelberg Catechism Lords Day 3 – 6. Q. DID GOD CREATE MAN SO WICKED AND PERVERSE?

A. No. God created man good1 and in his own image,2 that is, in true righteousness and holiness,3 so that he might truly know God his creator,4 love him with all his heart, and live with him in eternal happiness for his praise and glory.5

Biblical References:

1 Gen. 1:31

2 Gen. 1:26-27

3 Eph. 4:24

4 Col. 3:10

5 Ps. 8