Q9: But doesn't God do us an injustice by requiring in His law what we are unable to do?
A9: No, God created humans with the ability to keep the law. They, however, tempted by the devil, in reckless disobedience, robbed themselves and all their descendants of these gifts.
Q10: Will God permit such disobedience and rebellion to go unpunished?
A10: Certainly not. He is terribly angry about the sin we are born with as well as the sins we personally commit. As a just judge He punishes them now and in eternity. He has declared: 'Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law'.
Q11: But isn't God also merciful?
A11: God is certainly merciful, but He is also just. His justice demands that sin, committed against His supreme majesty, be punished with the supreme penalty--eternal punishment of body and soul.
Love this book! Can't wait till you get to Lord's Day 22...that's my favorite chapter so far.
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