The Gospel of the Mediator

Previos article in this series: June 2010, p. 398. Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 6 Question 16. Why must He be very man, and also perfectly righteous? Answer. Because the justice of God requires that the same human nature which hath sinned should likewise make satisfaction for sin; and one who is himself a sinner cannot satisfy for others. Question 17. Why must He in one person be also very God? Answer. That He might, by the power of His Godhead, sustain in His human nature the burden...