HC Q33 — Why is Christ called the "only begotten Son" of God, since w

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*Lord's Day 13*

Question

Why is Christ called the "only begotten Son" of God, since we are also the children of God?

Answer

Because Christ alone is the eternal and natural Son of God; (a) but we are children adopted of God, by grace, for his sake. (b) (a) John 1:1-3,14,18; Heb.1:1,2; John 3:16; 1 John 4:9; Rom.8:32. (b) Rom.8:15-17; John 1:12; Gal.4:6; Eph.1:5,6.

Edges

• part_of source-manifest/hc
• precedes catechism-qa/hc-034

Source

• source-manifest/hc — Heidelberg Catechism (1563) (PD, RCUS 1863)
• evidence_grade: D_doctrinal_textbook