Lord’s Day 6
Q17. Why must he also be true God?
So that by the power of his divine nature he could carry the weight of God's anger against sin in his human nature, and win back for us righteousness and life.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Isaiah 9:6
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
Deuteronomy 4:24
“For the LORD thy God is a consuming fire, even a jealous God.”
Nahum 1:6
“Who can stand before his indignation? and who can abide in the fierceness of his anger? his fury is poured out like fire, and the rocks are thrown down by him.”
Psalm 130:3
“If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?”
Isaiah 53:5, 11
“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. … He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.”
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.”
2 Corinthians 5:21
“For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.”
Parent Guide
Discuss this question together
Discussion Questions
- 1
Why must our Savior also be true God?
- 2
What can the divine nature of Jesus do that a mere human could not?
- 3
How does knowing that God himself bore his own wrath comfort you?
Illustration
A paper cup cannot hold boiling water without melting. Only something much stronger can handle that kind of heat. God's anger against sin is so heavy that only someone with the power of God himself could bear it and survive. Jesus is that strong because he is God.
Application
When you feel like your sin is too big or too many, remember that your Savior is God himself. His power to save is bigger than your power to sin. Ask God to help you rest in that.