452. What does the name “Jesus” mean? (CCC 430) The name “Jesus” means in Hebrew: “God saves”.

453. From what does Jesus save us? (CCC 430) Jesus saves us from our sins.

454. With what words do all liturgical prayers conclude? (CCC 435) All liturgical prayers conclude with the words: “through our Lord Jesus Christ”.

455. What does the title “Christ” mean? (CCC 436) The title “Christ” means the “anointed one”.
The word “Christós” is the Greek translation of the Hebrew “Messiah”.

456. What threefold office does the anointment of Christ signify? (CCC 436) The anointment of Christ signifies the threefold office of priest, prophet and king.

457. How does St Irenaeus explain Jesus’ messianic consecration? (CCC 438) St Irenaeus († 200) explains Jesus’ messianic consecration by saying: “The One who anointed is the Father, the One who was anointed is the Son and He was anointed with the Spirit who is the anointing.”
St Irenaeus of Lyons (France) is one of the early Church Fathers.

458. When was Christ’s eternal messianic consecration revealed? (CCC 438) Christ’s eternal messianic consecration was revealed at the moment of His baptism.

459. What does “son of God” signify in the Old Testament? (CCC 441) “Son of God” signifies in the Old Testament an adoptive sonship established between God and His creature.

460. Which apostle confessed Christ as the Son of the living God? (CCC 442) Simon Peter confessed Christ as the Son of the living God.
In Mt 16:16 St Peter says to Christ: “You are Christ, the Son of the living God.”

461. How does Christ distinguish His Divine Sonship from the OT adoptive sonship? (CCC 443) Christ distinguishes His Divine Sonship from the OT adoptive sonship by:
1. referring to Himself as the Son
2. confirming to His accusers that He is the Son of God
3. emphasizing this distinction when he says to His disciples: “my Father and your Father.”

462. In what two moments does the Father’s voice reveal Christ’s Divine Sonship? (CCC 444) The Father’s voice reveals Christ’s Divine Sonship during Christ’s Baptism and His Transfiguration.

463. Where does the title “Lord” come from? (CCC 446) The title “Lord” is the English translation of the Greek “Kyrios” which translates the Hebrew divine name Yhwh.

464. What does the New Testament express by using the title “Lord” for Jesus Christ? (CCC 446) By using the title “Lord” for Jesus Christ, the New Testament expresses that Christ is God Himself.

465. How does Jesus Christ demonstrate His divine sovereignty to the world? (CCC 447) Jesus Christ demonstrates His divine sovereignty by His miracles.