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 a reasonable Soul.
Are these the Essential 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.a
Did Christs divine nature enliven and actuate his body instead of a Soul?
No.
Had Christ a reasonable Soul, such as men have, as well as a true body?
Yes.b
Had Christ an ordinary or extraordinary Generation?
An extraordinary.c
Proofs
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