A Most Familiar Explanation of the Assemblies Shorter Catechism
Question 22
On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 22
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How did Christ, being the Son of God, become man?
Christ the Son of God became man, by taking to himself a true body, and a reasonable soul, being conceived by the power of the Holy Ghost, in the womb of the Virgin Mary, and born of her, yet without sin.
What did Christ take to himself; when he became man?
A true body, and reasonable soul.
Are these the necessary parts of a true man?
Yes.
Did Christ take to himself a Phantastical body, i.e. only the shape and appearance of a body?
No, a true body.
Did Christs Divine nature enliven, and actuate his body in stead of a soul?
No.
Had Christ a reasonable soul, such as men have, as well as a true body?
Yes.
Was he conceived in an ordinary way as others be?
No.
How was he conceived then?
By the power of the Holy Ghost.
In whose womb?
In the womb of the Virgin Mary.
Was he made of her substance, and born of her?
Yes.
Was he born in sin as others be, or without sin?
Without sin.
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