Question 48 — The Efficiency of Christ’s Passion

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, second, 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?