An Orthodox Catechism

    The Summe of Christian Religion (1587), Zacharias Ursinus

    Question 40

    THE SECOND PART, OF MANS DELIVERIE

    1. Why was it necessary for Christ to humble himselfe vnto death?

      Because the iustice and truth of God could by no other meanes be satisfied for our sins, but by the very death of the Sonne of God. ;