Catechesis

Westminster Shorter Catechism

Question 22

How did Christ, being the Son of God, become man?

Scripture

  1. John 1:14 [1]
    And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. (ESV)
  2. Hebrews 2:14 [1]
    Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, (ESV)
  3. Matthew 26:38 [1]
    Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.” (ESV)
  4. Luke 1:31 [2]
    And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. (ESV)
  5. Luke 1:35 [2]
    And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God. (ESV)
  6. Luke 1:41 [2]
    And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, (ESV)
  7. Luke 1:42 [2]
    and she exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! (ESV)
  8. Galatians 4:4 [2]
    But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, (ESV)
  9. Hebrews 4:15 [3]
    For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. (ESV)
  10. Hebrews 7:26 [3]
    For it was indeed fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, innocent, unstained, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. (ESV)