We must now consider the consequences of the union; and first as to what belongs to Christ in Himself; secondly, as to what belongs to Christ in relation with His Father; thirdly, as to what belongs to Christ in relation to us.
Concerning the first, there occurs a double consideration.
The first is about such things as belong to Christ in being and becoming; the second regards such things as belong to Christ by reason of unity.
Under the first head there are twelve points of inquiry:
A[1] Whether this is true: "God is man"?
A[2] Whether this is true: "Man is God"?
A[3] Whether Christ may be called a lordly man?
A[4] Whether what belongs to the Son of Man may be predicated of the Son of God, and conversely?
A[5] Whether what belongs to the Son of Man may be predicated of the Divine Nature, and what belongs to the Son of God of the human nature?
A[6] Whether this is true: "The Son of God was made man"?
A[7] Whether this is true: "Man became God"?
A[8] Whether this is true: "Christ is a creature"?
A[9] Whether this is true: "This man," pointing out Christ, "began to be" or "always was"?
A[10] Whether this is true: "Christ as man is a creature"?
A[11] Whether this is true: "Christ as man is God"?
A[12] Whether this is true: "Christ as man is a hypostasis or person"?
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