Q. 41. Why was he also “buried”?
Question. Why was he also “buried”?
Answer. Thereby to prove that he was really dead (1 Cor. 15;3, 4).
Proofs.
- [proof-1] 1 Cor. 15;3, 4.—For I delivered unto you first of all, that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures; and that he was buried.—Mark 15;42-45.— Acts 13;29.—Isa. 53;9.
Source and provenance
Citation: Heidelberg Catechism Q. 41, Wikisource 1879 Reformed Church in America translation.
Original work: Public-domain historical catechism
Digital source: Wikisource transcription
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Scripture refs: 1CO.15.3, 1CO.15.4, ACT.13.29, ISA.53.9, MAR.15.42-MAR.15.45
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