A Most Familiar Explanation of the Assemblies Shorter Catechism
Question 21
On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 21
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Who is the Redeemer of the Elect?
The only Redeemer of Gods Elect, is the Lord Jesus Christ, who being the eternal Son of God, became Man, and so was, and continueth to be God and Man in two distinct natures, and one Person for ever.
What is the name of our Redeemer?
Jesus Christ.
Why is he called Jesus?
Because he is a Saviour.
Why Christ?
Because he is anointed to the Offices of a Prophet, Priest and King, which persons were usually anointed under the Law.
What Relation doth Christ stand in to us?
He is our Redeemer.
What is it to Redeem?
By price, or power to save any from bondage, or misery.
Did Christ thus Redeem us?
Yes.
Who is Christ the Redeemer of?
Of Gods Elect.
Whose Son was Christ?
The Son of God.
What kind of Son?
His Eternal Son.
Are there any other Sons of God besides Christ?
Yes.
Is there any other Eternal Son?
No.
Is the Son of God Eternal, in respect of his manhood, or only in respect of his Godhead?
In respect of his Godhead.
What did the Eternal Son of God beco methat he might be our Redeemer?
He became man.
Was Christ God, or Man?
Both God, and Man.
How many natures be there in Christ?
Two, his Godhead, and his manhood.
Was Christ God, and man here upon the Earth?
Yes.
Doth he continue to be man, as well as God, now he is in Heaven?
Yes.
Are there two distinct Persons in Christ?
No.
Are there two distinct natures in Christ?
Yes.
Are not these two natures in Christ confounded, nor compounded?
No, they are distinct.
How long doth Christ continue God, and man in two distinct natures, and one person?
For ever.
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