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Christology: Doctrine of Christ

Christology: Doctrine of Christ. The value and efficacy of the biblical teaching of salvation are contingent upon the truth of who Christ is. Direct Proof in the New Testament Jn 1:1 “ Was ” is imperfect tense Jn 8:58, “ I am ”

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Christology: Doctrine of Christ

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  1. Christology: Doctrine of Christ The value and efficacy of the biblical teaching of salvation are contingent upon the truth of who Christ is

  2. Direct Proof in the New Testament • Jn 1:1 “Was” is imperfect tense • Jn 8:58, “I am” • Heb 1:8, speaking of the Son, “Thy throne, O God, is forever” • Col 1:7, “He is before all things” Pre-existence and eternality of Christ Christology

  3. Direct Proof in the Old Testament • Micah 5:2, “…His goings forth are from long ago. From the days of eternity.” A ref to Jesus’ birthplace • Isa 9:6, “Eternal Father”, a title that implies unity and eternality. Pre-existence and eternality of Christ2 Christology

  4. Indirect Proof • Heavenly origin: Jn 3:13, “descended from heaven”. Bethlehem was not His beginning. • Jn 1:3, He “created all things”—He could not be created Himself, therefore, eternal • Christ’s titles prove His eternal existence • Yahweh, Jn 12:41=Isaiah saw His glory! (Isa 6:10) • Adonai, Mt 22:44 (citing Ps 110:1), “The Lord said to my Lord…” • Theophanies prove His eternality • Gen 18 “Angel of the Lord” recognized as deity (Jud 6:11, 14) • Is distinct from the Father since they speak to each other (Zech 1:11; 3:1-2) • Could not be the Spirit nor the Father, since neither have appeared (Jn 1:18) • Angel of the Lord ceased to appear after the Incarnation Pre-existence and eternality of Christ3 Christology

  5. Virgin Birth: Gen 3:15 = protevangelium • Line of Shem (Gen 9:26) • Line of Abraham: Gen 12:2 (Mat 1:1 and Gal 3:16 interpret fulfillment in Christ) • Line of Isaac: Gen 17:19 • Line of Jacob: Gen 25:23; 28:13. Ruler Messiah, “scepter” through Jacob (Num 24:17) • Line of Judah: Gen 49:10—”Shiloh” is title of Messiah, “Man of rest or peace” (Psa 72:7) • Line of David: 2 Sam 7:12-16. Heir on throne forever = Messiah OT prophecies of Christ Christology

  6. The Manner: Isa 7:14 = A virgin • “Virgin”, almah, never ref to a maiden who lost her virginity • Immediate fulfillment in Maher-shalal-hash-baz (Isa 8:3) • Distant fulfillment in virgin birth of Christ acc. to Mat 1:23 • The Place: Micah 5:2, see Mat 2:6 Prophecies concerning Christ’s birth Christology

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