Heidelberg Catechism · Lord's Day 5
12. Since, then, by the righteous judgment of God we deserve both temporal and eternal punishment, how may we escape this punishment and be again received into favor?
Answer
God demands that his justice be satisfied. Therefore we must make full payment, either by ourselves or through another.
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