Part One: The Profession of Faith › Section Two of Part One: The Profession of the Christian Faith: The Creeds ›› CHAPTER 2: I Believe in Jesus Christ, the Only Son of God ››› Article 2: “And in Jesus Christ, His Only Son, our Lord” ›››› IN BRIEF
Questions and Answers
466. What does the name Jesus mean? (CCC 452)
The name Jesus means “God saves” (from sins).
467. What does the title “Christ” mean? (CCC 453)
The title “Christ” means the “anointed one”.
468. What does Christ’s title “Son of God” signify? (CCC 454)
Christ’s title “Son of God” signifies both His unique and eternal relationship to God His Father and that He Himself is God.
469. What does the title “Lord” indicate? (CCC 455)
The title “Lord” indicates Christ’s divine sovereignty.