True God - Heidelberg Catechism #17

Summary: The Necessity of a God-Man MediatorIn this devotional, Pastor Jason Van Bemmel explores Question 17 of the Heidelberg Catechism, focusing on why our mediator must be true God. Building on the previous lessons that established the need for a mediator who is a true and righteous man, this session highlights the divine power required for our salvation.Key Takeaways:The Dual Nature of Christ: To be our deliverer, Jesus must be both fully human and fully divine.The Power to Endure: Only a mediator who is true God possesses the power to bear the infinite weight of God’s wrath in His human nature without being destroyed.Restoration of Life: Christ’s divine nature allows Him to not only pay for sin but to "obtain for us and restore to us righteousness and life".Scriptural Evidence: The devotional cites Isaiah 9:6, Nahum 1:6, John 3:16, and Hebrews 1:6 to demonstrate that the Bible identifies the Savior as both a "child born" and "Mighty God".Ultimately, the "God-man" is the heart of the gospel: only a man should pay for human sin, but only God could survive the payment.