ST III, q. 61

Of 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?

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  1. a. 1Whether sacraments are necessary for man's salvation?
  2. a. 2Whether before sin sacraments were necessary to man?
  3. a. 3Whether there should have been sacraments after sin, before Christ?
  4. a. 4Whether there was need for any sacraments after Christ came?

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ST III, q. 61 — Of the Necessity of the Sacraments - Ask the Summa