Catechism for Young Children · Question 42 of 145
Why can none be saved through the covenant of works?
A.Because all have broken it, and are condemned by it.
What does this answer mean?
No one can be saved through the covenant of works because all have broken it and are condemned by it. A law we have already broken cannot rescue us. We need someone else to keep it for us, which the next questions describe.
What can we ask our children?
- Why can no one be saved through the covenant of works?
- Who has broken it?
- Who kept the law perfectly for his people? (See question 45.)
Can I print this question?
Yes. Every printable here is free for home, church and co-op use. Press Print on any of these pages for a clean sheet.
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Text: Catechism for Young Children: Being an Introduction to the Shorter Catechism, Presbyterian Board of Publication (copyright entered 1840). Public domain (1840).
Checked against a second edition on November 15, 2026. Explanation and questions by Household Theology Press. Last updated November 15, 2026.