Q. 33. Why is Christ called the only begotten Son of God, since we are also the children of God?

Question. Why is Christ called the only begotten Son of God, since we are also the children of God?

Answer. Because Christ alone is the eternal (John 1;1), and natural Son of God (Heb. 1;2, 3); but we are children adopted of God, by grace, for his sake (Gal. 3;26).

Proofs.

[proof-1] John 1;1.—In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God.— Heb. 1;8.—John 17;5.—1 John 1;1-3.—John 8;58.—Col. 2;9.
[proof-2] Heb. 1;2, 3.—God hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds.— John 5;18.—John 3;16.—Rom. 8;32.—1 John 5;20.—John 1;14.—John 5;26.—Col. 1;15.
[proof-3] Gal. 3;26.—For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.— John 1;12.—Eph. 1;3-6.—Rom. 8;14, 15.—1 John 3;1.—Rom. 8;17.