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The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

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, and yet without sin.

Christ the Son of God became man,

1. By taking to himself a true body.a*

2. By taking to himself a reasonable soul.b†

3. By being conceived by the power of the Holy Ghost, in the womb of the Virgin Mary, and born of her.c‡

4. Christ was conceived, and born without sin.d4

Notes

  1. *Heb. 1.14. For as much then, as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise, took part of the same.
  2. †Mat. 26. 38. Then saith he unto them, my soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death.
  3. ‡Luk. 1.31, 35. Behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a Son, and shalt call his name Jesus. 35. The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee.
  4. 4Heb. 7.26. Such an high Priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners.

Proofs

Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.

  1. aHebrews 2:14
  2. bMatthew 26:38
  3. cLuke 1:31, 35
  4. dHebrews 7:26

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