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The Summe of Christian Religion

Question 16

On Heidelberg Catechism (1563) Q. 16

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Wherefore is it necessarie that he be verie man, and that perfectly iust too?

Because the iustice of God requireth that the same humane nature which hath sinned, doe it selfe likewise make recompence for sinne: But hee that is himselfe a sinner,a cannot make recompence for others.b

Proofs

Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.

  1. aRomans 5:12, 17
  2. b1 Peter 3:18

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