Question 61 — The Necessity of the Sacraments

We must now consider the necessity of the sacraments; concerning which there are four points of inquiry:

(1) Whether sacraments are necessary for man’s salvation?

• (2) Whether they were necessary in the state that preceded sin?
• (3) Whether they were necessary in the state after sin and before Christ?
• (4) Whether they were necessary after Christ’s coming?