ST III, q. 22

Of the Priesthood of Christ

We have now to consider the Priesthood of Christ; and under this head there are six points of inquiry:

(1) Whether it is fitting that Christ should be a priest?

(2) Of the victim offered by this priest;

(3) Of the effect of this priesthood;

(4) Whether the effect of His priesthood pertains to Himself, or only to others?

(5) Of the eternal duration of His priesthood;

(6) Whether He should be called "a priest according to the order of Melchisedech"?

Articles

  1. a. 1Whether it is fitting that Christ should be a priest?
  2. a. 2Whether Christ was Himself both priest and victim?
  3. a. 3Whether the effect of Christ's priesthood is the expiation of sins?
  4. a. 4Whether the effect of the priesthood of Christ pertained not only to others, but also to Himself?
  5. a. 5Whether the priesthood of Christ endures for ever?
  6. a. 6Whether the priesthood of Christ was according to the order of Melchisedech?

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