Heidelberg Q40
Source: Heidelberg Catechism (1563) (Q40 · Lord's Day 16) · catechism
Why was it necessary for Christ to humble himself even unto death?
Because with respect to the justice and truth of God, satisfaction for our sins could be made no otherwise than by the death of the Son of God.
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
Connections
- proof_text → card_n_3537b1964287
- proof_text → card_n_8dcfe3d99ed5
- proof_text → card_n_5c3f598f3de3
- proof_text → card_n_5d2061b70fa6