Heidelberg Q11
Source: Heidelberg Catechism (1563) (Q11 · Lord's Day 4) · catechism
But is not God also merciful?
God is indeed merciful, but he is likewise just; wherefore 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, both of body and soul.
Witnesses (Deuteronomy 19:15)
- manuscript_tradition: Original German 1563 — Ursinus & Olevianus, Elector Frederick III
- translation: Original Latin 1563 — published alongside German
- critical_edition: Heidelberg Catechism — critical edition with proof texts
- republication: CCEL — Heidelberg Catechism
- republication: CRCNA / RCA — Heidelberg Catechism with Q&A numbering
- proof_text: Scripture proof texts in the original 1563 edition
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