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.