Catechesis

New City Catechism

Question 22

Why must the Redeemer be truly human?

Children: That in human nature he might on our behalf perfectly obey the whole law and suffer the punishment for human sin.

Adult: 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.

Hebrews 2:17 ^[1]
Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. (ESV)

Question 22

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