Catechesis

Heidelberg Catechism

Question 11

But is God not also merciful?

God is indeed merciful,¹ but He is also just.² His justice requires that sin committed against the most high majesty of God also be punished with the most severe, that is, with everlasting, punishment of body and soul.³

Exodus 20:6 ^[1]

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34:6-7 ^[1]

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Psalms 103:8-9 ^[1]

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Exodus 20:5 ^[2]

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34:7 ^[2]

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Deuteronomy 7:9-11 ^[2]

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Psalms 5:4-6 ^[2]

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Hebrews 10:30-31 ^[2]

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Matthew 25:45-46 ^[3]

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