Heidelberg Catechism
Monday, December 2, 2013 at 11:05PM
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Question 13. Can we make this satisfaction ourselves?

Answer: Certainly not. On the contrary, we increase our debt every day. (a)

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  • a. Psalm 130:3

    If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities,

    O Lord, who could stand?

           Romans 2:4-5

    Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance andpatience, not knowing that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance? But because of your hard and impenitent heart you are storing upwrath for yourself on the day of wrath when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed.

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