The Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 16 40. Question: Why was it necessary for Christ to humble Himself even unto death? Answer: Because of the justice and truth of God[1] satisfaction for our sins could be made in no other way than by the death of the Son of God.[2] [1] Gen. 2:17. [2] Rom. 8:3; Phil. 2:8; Heb. 2:9, 14, 15. 41. Question: Why was he buried? Answer: His burial testified that He had really died.[1] [1] Is. 53:9; John 19:38-42; Acts 13:29; I Cor. 15:3,4. 42. Question: Since Christ has died for us, why do we still have to die? Answer: Our death is not a payment for our sins, but it puts an end to sin and is an entrance into eternal life.[1] [1] John 5:24; Phil. 1:21-23; I Thess. 5:9, 10. 43. Question: What further benefit do we receive from Christ's sacrifice and death on the cross? Answer: Through Christ's death our old nature is crucified, put to death, and buried with Him,[1] so that the evil desires of the flesh may no longer reign in us,[2] but that we may offer ourselves to Him as a sacrifice of thankfulness.[3] [1] Rom. 6:5-11; Col. 2:11, 12. [2] Rom. 6:12-14. [3] Rom. 12:1; Eph. 5:1, 2. 44. Question: Why is there added: He descended into hell? Answer: In my greatest sorrows and temptations I may be assured and comforted that my Lord Jesus Christ, by His unspeakable anguish, pain, terror, and agony, which He endured throughout all His sufferings[1] but especially on the cross, has delivered me from the anguish and torment of hell.[2] [1] Ps. 18:5, 6; 116:3; Matt. 26:36-46; 27:45, 46; Heb. 5:7-10. [2] Is. 53.
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