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:
A1 Whether this is true: "God is man"?
A2 Whether this is true: "Man is God"?
A3 Whether Christ may be called a lordly man?
A4 Whether what belongs to the Son of Man may be predicated of the Son of God, and conversely?
A5 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?
A6 Whether this is true: "The Son of God was made man"?
A7 Whether this is true: "Man became God"?
A8 Whether this is true: "Christ is a creature"?
A9 Whether this is true: "This man," pointing out Christ, "began to be" or "always was"?
A10 Whether this is true: "Christ as man is a creature"?
A11 Whether this is true: "Christ as man is God"?
A12 Whether this is true: "Christ as man is a hypostasis or person"?
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