Q. 13. Can we ourselves then make this satisfaction?
Question. Can we ourselves then make this satisfaction?
Answer. By no means (Job 9;2, 3); but on the contrary we daily increase our debt (Matt. 6;12).
Proofs.
- [proof-1] Job 9;2, 3.—But how should a man be just with God? If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.— Matt. 16;26.—Ps. 130;3
- [proof-2] Matt. 6;12.—Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.— Gen. 6;5.—Ps. 19;12.—Rom. 2;5.
Source and provenance
Citation: Heidelberg Catechism Q. 13, Wikisource 1879 Reformed Church in America translation.
Original work: Public-domain historical catechism
Digital source: Wikisource transcription
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Scripture refs: GEN.6.5, JOB.9.2, JOB.9.3, MAT.16.26, MAT.6.12, PSA.130.3, PSA.19.12, ROM.2.5
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