| Q. | Why did he take our human nature? |
| A. | The divine Son became human, so that in him human beings might be adopted as children of God, and be made heirs of God’s kingdom. |
| Q. | What is the great importance of Jesus’ suffering and death? |
| A. | By his obedience, even to suffering and death, Jesus made the offering which we could not make; in him we are freed from the power of sin and reconciled to God. |
| Q. | What is the significance of Jesus’ resurrection? |
| A. | By his resurrection, Jesus overcame death and opened for us the way of eternal life. |
| Q. | What do we mean when we say that he descended to the dead? |
| A. | We mean that he went to the departed and offered them also the benefits of redemption. |
| Q. | What do we mean when we say that he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father? |
| A. | We mean that Jesus took our human nature into heaven where he now reigns with the Father and intercedes for us. |
| Q. | How can we share in his victory over sin, suffering, and death? |
| A. | We share in his victory when we are baptized into the New Covenant and become living members of Christ. |
The New Covenant
| Q. | What is the New Covenant? |
| A. | The New Covenant is the new relationship with God given by Jesus Christ, the Messiah, to the apostles; and, through them, to all who believe in him. |
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