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Q. 15. What sort of mediator and deliverer, then, must we seek for?

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Question. What sort of mediator and deliverer, then, must we seek for?

Answer. For one who is very man (Heb. 2;14), and perfectly righteous (Heb. 7;26); and yet more powerful than all creatures; that is, one who is also very God (Hosea 1;7).

Proofs.

  • [proof-1] Heb. 2;14.—Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same.—1. Cor. 15;21.
  • [proof-2] Heb. 7;26.—For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners.— Heb. 2;17.
  • [proof-3] Hosea 1;7.—I will have mercy upon the house of Judah, and will save them by the Lord, their God.— Jer. 23;6.—Heb. 7;25.—Isa. 7;14.—Rom. 8;3.—1 Tim. 3;16.

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Citation: Heidelberg Catechism Q. 15, Wikisource 1879 Reformed Church in America translation.

Original work: Public-domain historical catechism

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Scripture refs: 1CO.15.21, 1TI.3.16, HEB.2.14, HEB.2.17, HEB.7.25, HEB.7.26, HOS.1.7, ISA.7.14, JER.23.6, ROM.8.3

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