The Heidelberg Catechism

Heidelberg Catechism Lords Day 5 – 14. Q. CAN ANOTHER CREATURE-ANY AT ALL- PAY THIS DEBT FOR US?

A. No. To begin with, God will not punish another creature for man”s guilt.1 Besides, no mere creature can bear the weight of God”s eternal anger against sin and release others from it.2

Biblical References:

1 Ezek. 18:4, 20; Heb. 2:14-18

2 Ps. 49:7-9; 130:3