Heidelberg Disputations: Theses 16-18 — March 8, 2026

Handouts: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1pZdcXSqajaj87tLsZPrMEaBw-n8gDQUT?usp=sharing

Thesis 16: “The person who believes that he can obtain grace by doing what is in him adds sin to sin so that he becomes doubly guilty.”

Thesis 17: “Nor does speaking in this manner give cause for despair, but for arousing the desire to humble oneself and seek the grace of Christ.”

Thesis 18: “It is certain that man must utterly despair of his own ability before he is prepared to receive the grace of Christ.”