Q 33. Why is Jesus called God’s “only-begotten Son”
since we also are God’s children?

A. Because Christ alone is the eternal, natural Son of God.
We, however, are adopted children of God—
adopted by grace through Christ.

Q 35. What does it mean that he
“was conceived by the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin, Mary”?

A. That the eternal Son of God,
who is and remains true and eternal God,
took upon himself a truly human nature,
by the working of the Holy Spirit,
from the flesh and blood of the virgin Mary,
so that he might become David’s true descendant,
like his brothers in every way
except for sin.

Q 36. What benefit do you receive from
the holy conception and birth of Christ?

A. That he is our Mediator,
and with his innocence and perfect holiness
he removes from God’s sight
my sin in which I was conceived.

The following catechism Q&A has been paraphrased into modern English.

What blessings does Christ give believers at the resurrection?

At the resurrection,
Christ will immediately raise up all believers in glory;
he will openly acknowledge and acquit us
in the Day of Judgement,
graciously rewarding us according to our works of faith;
and he will make us perfectly blessed
in the full enjoying of God for all eternity.