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Larger Catechism Q 49. How did Christ humble himself in his death? A. Christ humbled himself in his death, in that having been betrayed by Judas, 1 forsaken by his disciples, 2 scorned and rejected by the world, 3 condemned by Pilate, and tormented by his persecutors; 4 having also conflicted with the terrors of death, and the powers of darkness, felt and borne the weight of God's wrath, 5 he laid...

Larger Catechism Q 48. How did Christ humble himself in his life? A. Christ humbled himself in his life, by subjecting himself to the law, 1 which he perfectly fulfilled; 2 and by conflicting with the indignities of the world, 3 temptations of Satan, 4 and infirmities in his flesh, whether common to the nature of man, or particularly accompanying that his low condition. 5 Galatians 4:4 But when th...

Larger Catechism Q 47. How did Christ humble himself in his conception and birth? A. Christ humbled himself in his conception and birth, in that, being from all eternity the Son of God, in the bosom of the Father, he was pleased in the fullness of time to become the son of man, made of a woman of low estate, and to be born of her; with divers circumstances of more than ordinary abasement. 1 John 1...

Shorter Catechism Q 27. Wherein did Christ's humiliation consist? A. Christ's humiliation consisted in his being born, and that in a low condition, 1 made under the law, 2 undergoing the miseries of this life, 3 the wrath of God, 4 and the cursed death of the cross; 5 in being buried, and continuing under the power of death for a time. 6 Larger Catechism Q 46. What was the estate of Christ's humil...

Shorter Catechism Q 26. How doth Christ execute the office of a king? A. Christ executeth the office of a king, in subduing us to himself, in ruling and defending us, 1 and in restraining and conquering all his and our enemies. 2 Larger Catechism Q 45. How doth Christ execute the office of a king? A. Christ executeth the office of a king, in calling out of the world a people to himself, 3 and givi...

Shorter Catechism Q 25. How doth Christ execute the office of a priest? A. Christ executeth the office of a priest, in his once offering up of himself a sacrifice to satisfy divine justice, 1 and reconcile us to God, 2 and in making continual intercession for us. 3 Larger Catechism Q 44. How doth Christ execute the office of a priest? A. Christ executeth the office of a priest, in his once offerin...

Confession of Faith Chapter 8: Of Christ the Mediator 5. The Lord Jesus, by his perfect obedience, and sacrifice of himself, which he, through the eternal Spirit, once offered up unto God, hath fully satisfied the justice of his Father; 1 and purchased, not only reconciliation, but an everlasting inheritance in the kingdom of heaven, for all those whom the Father hath given unto him. 2 Romans 5:19...

Confession of Faith Chapter 8: Of Christ the Mediator 4. This office the Lord Jesus did most willingly undertake; 1 which that he might discharge, he was made under the law, 2 and did perfectly fulfill it; 3 endured most grievous torments immediately in his soul, 4 and most painful sufferings in his body; 5 was crucified, and died, 6 was buried, and remained under the power of death, yet saw no co...

Shorter Catechism Q 24. How doth Christ execute the office of a prophet? A. Christ executeth the office of a prophet, in revealing to us, by his Word 1 and Spirit, 2 the will of God for our salvation. 3 Larger Catechism Q 43. How doth Christ execute the office of a prophet? A. Christ executeth the office of a prophet, in his revealing to the church, 4 in all ages, by his Spirit and Word, 5 in dive...

Shorter Catechism Q 23. What offices doth Christ execute as our redeemer? A. Christ, as our Redeemer, executeth the offices of a prophet, 1 of a priest, 2 and of a king, 3 both in his estate of humiliation and exaltation. Larger Catechism Q 42. Why was our Mediator called Christ? A. Our Mediator was called Christ, because he was anointed with the Holy Ghost above measure; 4 and so set apart, and f...

Confession of Faith Chapter 8: Of Christ the Mediator 3. The Lord Jesus, in his human nature thus united to the divine, was sanctified, and anointed with the Holy Spirit, above measure, 1 having in him all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge; 2 in whom it pleased the Father that all fullness should dwell; 3 to the end that, being holy, harmless, undefiled, and full of grace and truth, 4 he might...

Larger Catechism Q 41. Why was our Mediator called Jesus? A. Our Mediator was called Jesus, because he saveth his people from their sins. 1 Matthew 1:21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” (ESV)

Larger Catechism Q 40. Why was it requisite that the Mediator should be God and man in one person? A. It was requisite that the Mediator, who was to reconcile God and man, should himself be both God and man, and this in one person, that the proper works of each nature might be accepted of God for us, 1 and relied on by us, as the works of the whole person. 2 Matthew 1:21 She will bear a son, and y...

Larger Catechism Q 39. Why was it requisite that the Mediator should be man? A. It was requisite that the Mediator should be man, that he might advance our nature, 1 perform obedience to the law, 2 suffer and make intercession for us in our nature, 3 have a fellow feeling of our infirmities; 4 that we might receive the adoption of sons, 5 and have comfort and access with boldness unto the throne o...

Larger Catechism Q 38. Why was it requisite that the Mediator should be God? A. It was requisite that the Mediator should be God, that he might sustain and keep the human nature from sinking under the infinite wrath of God, and the power of death; 1 give worth and efficacy to his sufferings, obedience, and intercession; 2 and to satisfy God's justice, 3 procure his favor, 4 purchase a peculiar peo...

Shorter Catechism Q 22. How did Christ, being the Son of God, become man? A. Christ, the Son of God, became man, by taking to himself a true body, and a reasonable soul, 1 being conceived by the power of the Holy Ghost, in the womb of the Virgin Mary, and born of her, 2 yet without sin. 3 Larger Catechism Q 37. How did Christ, being the Son of God, become man? A. Christ the Son of God became man,...

Shorter Catechism Q 21. Who is the redeemer of God's elect? A. The only Redeemer of God's elect is the Lord Jesus Christ, 1 who, being the eternal Son of God, 2 became man, 3 and so was, and continueth to be, God and man in two distinct natures, and one person, forever. 4 Larger Catechism Q 36. Who is the Mediator of the covenant of grace? A. The only Mediator of the covenant of grace is the Lord...

Confession of Faith Chapter 8: Of Christ the Mediator 2. The Son of God, the second person in the Trinity, being very and eternal God, of one substance and equal with the Father, did, when the fullness of time was come, take upon him man's nature, 1 with all the essential properties, and common infirmities thereof, yet without sin; 2 being conceived by the power of the Holy Ghost, in the womb of t...

Confession of Faith Chapter 8: Of Christ the Mediator 1. It pleased God, in his eternal purpose, to choose and ordain the Lord Jesus, his only begotten Son, to be the Mediator between God and man, 1 the Prophet, 2 Priest, 3 and King, 4 the Head and Savior of his church, 5 the Heir of all things, 6 and Judge of the world: 7 unto whom he did from all eternity give a people, to be his seed, 8 and to...

Larger Catechism Q 35. How is the covenant of grace administered under the new testament? A. Under the new testament, when Christ the substance was exhibited, the same covenant of grace was and still is to be administered in the preaching of the Word, 1 and the administration of the sacraments of baptism 2 and the Lord's Supper; 3 in which grace and salvation are held forth in more fullness, evide...

Confession of Faith Chapter 7: Of God's Covenant with Man 6. Under the gospel, when Christ, the substance, 1 was exhibited, the ordinances in which this covenant is dispensed are the preaching of the Word, and the administration of the sacraments of baptism and the Lord's Supper: 2 which, though fewer in number, and administered with more simplicity, and less outward glory, yet, in them, it is hel...

Larger Catechism Q 34. How was the covenant of grace administered under the old testament? A. The covenant of grace was administered under the old testament, by promises, 1 prophecies, 2 sacrifices, 3 circumcision, 4 the Passover, 5 and other types and ordinances, which did all foresignify Christ then to come, and were for that time sufficient to build up the elect in faith in the promised Messiah...

Larger Catechism Q 33. Was the covenant of grace always administered after one and the same manner? A. The covenant of grace was not always administered after the same manner, but the administrations of it under the old testament were different from those under the new. 1 2 Corinthians 3:6-9 who has made us competent to be ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit. For the l...

Confession of Faith Chapter 7: Of God's Covenant with Man 5. This covenant was differently administered in the time of the law, and in the time of the gospel: 1 under the law, it was administered by promises, prophecies, sacrifices, circumcision, the paschal lamb, and other types and ordinances delivered to the people of the Jews, all foresignifying Christ to come; 2 which were, for that time, suf...

Confession of Faith Chapter 7: Of God's Covenant with Man 4. This covenant of grace is frequently set forth in Scripture by the name of a testament, in reference to the death of Jesus Christ the Testator, and to the everlasting inheritance, with all things belonging to it, therein bequeathed. 1 Hebrews 9:15-17 Therefore he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive...