Why is he called God's "only begotten Son" when we also are God's children?
Heidelberg Catechism
Why is he called God's "only begotten Son" when we also are God's children?
Gratitude
Question 33
Heidelberg Catechism
Why is he called God's "only begotten Son" when we also are God's children?
Gratitude
Question 33
Question
Why is he called God's "only begotten Son" when we also are God's children?
Answer
Because Christ alone is the eternal, natural Son of God.1 We, however, are adopted children of God—adopted by grace through Christ.2