ONLY GOD CAN...

1. Suffer Effectively (John 10:17-18)

2. Bear Wrath Sufficiently (1 John 4:10)

3. Conquer Death Decisively (Rev. 1:17-18)

New City Catechism

Q23: Why must the Redeemer be truly God?

A: That because of his divine nature his obedience and suffering would be perfect and effective; and also that he would be able to bear the righteous anger of God against sin and yet overcome death (WCF 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5; WLC 38, 40, 52; WSC 22).