The Heidelberg Catechism

Heidelberg Catechism Lords Day 6 – 16. Q. WHY MUST HE BE TRULY HUMAN AND TRULY RIGHTEOUS?

A. God”s justice demands it: man has sinned, man must pay for his sin,1 but a sinner can not pay for others.2

Biblical References:

1 Rom. 5:12, 15; 1 Cor. 15:21; Heb. 2:14-16

2 Heb. 7:26-27; 1 Pet. 3:18