Question 29 of 61
A Catechism for Babes, or, Little Ones
But yet God is wonderfull good and mercifull; What hath God done for redeeming these naughty ones?
Answer
God so loved the World that he gave his onely Son Jesus Christ, Godman, to be our Surety, to redeem us, and to procure all good to us (; ; ; ; ).
Read the 5 proof texts (KJV)
- John 3:16
- For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
- Matthew 1:21, 23
- 21And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. 23Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
- Hebrews 7:22, 25
- 22By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament. 25Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
- Galatians 3:13
- Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:
- 1 Corinthians 1:30
- But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: