Heidelberg Catechism

Heidelberg Catechism / Lord's Day 6 / Q. 18

Q. 18. Who then is that mediator who is in one person both very God, and a real righteous man?

Question. Who then is that mediator who is in one person both very God, and a real righteous man?

Answer.

Proofs.

  • [proof-1] Our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Tim. 2;5,—John 1;1, 14): “who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption” (1 Cor. 1;30.— Col. 2;3.—2 Cor. 5;21.—Rom. 10;4.—Heb. 10;10.—Eph. 1;7.—Rom. 8;3.
  • [proof-2] 1 Tim. 2;5.—There is one God and one Mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus.— Matt. 1;23.—Phil. 2;6-11.— 1 John 5;20.
  • [proof-3] John 1;1, 14.—In the beginning was the word, and the word was with God, and the word was God.—And the word was made flesh and dwelt among us.