| ### QUESTION 48 ### OF THE EFFICIENCY OF CHRIST'S PASSION ###  |

| #### Prologue |

| #### #### We now have to consider Christ's Passion as to its effect; first of all, as to the manner in which it was brought about; and, secondly, as to the effect in itself. Under the first heading there are six points for inquiry: #### (1) Whether Christ's Passion brought about our salvation by way of merit? #### (2) Whether it was by way of atonement? #### (3) Whether it was by way of sacrifice? #### (4) Whether it was by way of redemption? #### (5) Whether it is proper to Christ to be the Redeemer? #### (6) Whether (the Passion) secured man's salvation efficiently? ####  |