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

This week we begin with Question 22 of the New City Catechism, found in Part 2 (questions 21-35), which focuses on Christ, redemption, and grace. Question 22: Why must the Redeemer be truly human? Answer: That in human nature he might on our behalf perfectly obey the whole law and suffer the punishment for human sin; and also that he might sympathize with our weaknesses. As a man, Jesus Christ obeyed God’s law perfectly. He is described as one who knew no sin (2 Cor. 5:21). I

Question 19: Is there any way to escape punishment and be brought back into God’s favor? Answer: Yes, to satisfy his justice, God himself, out of mere mercy, reconciles us to himself and delivers us from sin and from the punishment for sin, by a Redeemer. Jesus Christ came as the one Mediator between God and men to satisfy the justice of God. But it would be very wrong for us to imagine that God the Father, for his part, was angry with us, but God the Son loved us and interve

Jesus Christ is truly God, and the implications of this truth are significant.

Jesus Christ obeyed God's law perfectly, succeeding where Adam failed. His obedience is central to our salvation.

Did the Son's love for us intervene against the Father's wrath for our salvation? Scripture doesn't put it that way.