Q. 47. Is not Christ then with us, even to the end of the world, as he hath promised?
Question. Is not Christ then with us, even to the end of the world, as he hath promised?
Answer. Christ is very man and very God: with respect to his human nature, he is no more on earth (John 16;28): but with respect to his Godhead, majesty, grace and Spirit, he is at no time absent from us (Matt. 28;20).
Proofs.
- [proof-1] John 16;28.—Again, I leave the world and go to the Father.— Matt. 26;11.—Heb. 8;4.—Acts 3;21.
- [proof-2] Matt. 28;20.—Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.— Matt. 18;20.—Jer. 23;24.—Ps. 139;7-10.—John 14;16, 17.—2 Cor. 13;14.
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Citation: Heidelberg Catechism Q. 47, Wikisource 1879 Reformed Church in America translation.
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Scripture refs: 2CO.13.14, ACT.3.21, HEB.8.4, JER.23.24, JHN.14.16, JHN.14.17, JHN.16.28, MAT.18.20, MAT.26.11, MAT.28.20, PSA.139.7-PSA.139.10
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