Q. 38. Why did Christ suffer under Pontius Pilate, as his judge?
Question. Why did Christ suffer under Pontius Pilate, as his judge?
Answer. That he, being innocent, and yet condemned by a temporal judge (John 18;38), might thereby free us from the severe judgment of God, to which we were exposed (Isa. 53;5).
Proofs.
- [proof-1] John 18;38.—He (Pilate) went out again unto the Jews, and said unto them, I find in him no fault at all.— Luke 23;14, 15.—Matt. 27;19, 21.
- [proof-2] Isa. 53;5.—The chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.— Rom. 8;34.—Gal. 3;13, 14.—John 3;18.
Source and provenance
Citation: Heidelberg Catechism Q. 38, Wikisource 1879 Reformed Church in America translation.
Original work: Public-domain historical catechism
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Scripture refs: GAL.3.13, GAL.3.14, ISA.53.5, JHN.18.38, JHN.3.18, LUK.23.14, LUK.23.15, MAT.27.19, MAT.27.21, ROM.8.34
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