An Orthodox Catechism

    The Summe of Christian Religion (1587), Zacharias Ursinus

    Question 16

    THE SECOND PART, OF MANS DELIVERIE

    1. Wherefore is it necessarie that he be verie man, and that perfectly iust too?

      Because the iustice of God requireth that the same humane nature which hath sinned, doe it selfe likewise make recompence for sinne: But hee that is himselfe a sinner, cannot make recompence for others.