God’s Just Mercy

Is not God then also merciful? God is indeed merciful, but also just; therefore his justice requires, that sin which is committed against the most high majesty of God, be also punished with extreme, that is, with everlasting punishment of body and soul. Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day IV, Question 11 Is not God then also merciful? God is indeed merciful, but also just; therefore his justice requires, that sin which is committed against the most high majesty of God, be also punished with...