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