
New City Catechism 23.1
This week we begin with Question 23 of the New City Catechism, found in Part 2 (questions 21-35), which focuses on Christ, redemption, and grace. Question 23: Why must the Redeemer be truly God? Answer: That because of his divine nature his obedience and suffering would be perfect and effective; and also that he would be able to bear the righteous anger of God against sin and yet overcome death. The words “truly God” in the answer to this question proclaim powerful truth that