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Question 11

Is not God then also merciful?

God is indeed merciful,1 but also just;2 therefore his justice requires, that sin which is committed against the most high majesty of God, be also punished with extreme, that is, with everlasting punishment of body and soul.


1 Exod. 34:6, 7; Exod. 20:6.

2 Ps. 7:9; Exod. 20:5; Exod. 23:7; Exod. 34:7; Ps. 5:5, 6; Nah. 1:2, 3 .

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