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Chapter One

Chapter One. I Three ways to look at Jesus. ‘. A. “The Historical Jesus”. B. “The Jesus of History”. C. “The Christ of Faith”. “A. Historical Jesus”. 1. A genuine historical figure. 3. Historians of the time recorded:. - a preacher, wonder-worker - executed by the Romans.

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Chapter One

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  1. Chapter One

  2. I Three ways to look at Jesus ‘ A. “The Historical Jesus” B. “The Jesus of History” C. “The Christ of Faith”

  3. “A. Historical Jesus” 1. A genuine historical figure 3. Historians of the time recorded: - a preacher, wonder-worker - executed by the Romans 2. In Palestine 2,000 years ago 4. Today no one seriously doubts that he existed. 5. No reference to supernatural, divinity, etc.

  4. “The Historical Jesus”

  5. Three ways to look at Jesus A. “The Historical Jesus” B. “The Jesus of History”

  6. P. 11 “B. Jesus of History” as he walked the earth “The divineSon of God in the person of Jesus of Nazareth

  7. Divine son of God who lived in Galilee from 1-33 C.E. 148 lbs 5’3”

  8. “Jesus of History”

  9. Three ways to look at Jesus A. “The Historical Jesus” B. “The Jesus of History” C. “The Christ of Faith”

  10. P. 11 “C. Christ of Faith” The Jesus of History as raised from the dead by God and is now living forever as Lord and Savior

  11. “The Christ of Faith” risen from the dead glorious & immortal encountered in faith experiences beyond space & time for all eternity

  12. P. 11 Note: “The Jesus of History” “The Christ of Faith” both refer to the same person understood and experienced in two different ways.

  13. “The Jesus of History” - in his earthly ministry focuses on the encounter with Jesus - up to and including his death

  14. “The Christ of Faith” focuses on the encounter with Jesus after the resurrection especially as experienced, explained and proclaimed by the Christian community

  15. “The Jesus of History” “The Christ of Faith” resurrection 1 C.E. 30 C.E.

  16. Important: Some early Christians thought that Christ BECAMEdivine at some point -- say, at his resurrection. But Jesus was divine from the beginning of time, from all eternity; he did not “become” divine.

  17. II How We Learn About Jesus A Faith Sources B Historical Sources

  18. Pg.13 Glossary: A “theologian:” a scholar who studies the nature of God, and the history, beliefs, and teachings of the Church.

  19. Pg.13 A. Faith Sources a. Written, inspired Word of God Scripture b. Holy Spirit speaks through the sacred writers

  20. Pg.13 Faith Sources Tradition a. Teachings of the apostles, and b. experiences of the earliest Christians Scripture c. Holy Spirit at work in the community

  21. Pg.13 Faith Sources Tradition Teachings of the apostles, and Written, inspired Word of God experiences of the earliest Christians Scripture Holy Spirit speaks through the sacred writers Holy Spirit at work in the community

  22. Pg.14 Glossary: “TESTAMENT” = “Covenant” = “A solemn agreement between two parties”

  23. Old Testament From creation up until just before Jesus New Testament (A) The life, works and teaching of Jesus, (B) The earliest history of the Christian Church

  24. Pg.14 Glossary: Old Testament + NewTestament “Christian Scriptures”

  25. Pg.14 A complete understanding of Jesus is impossible without the Old Testament!

  26. Pg.14 Sacred Scriptures (The Bible) are called “inspired texts” i. e. writings whose authors, prompted by theHoly Spirit, convey God’s revealed truth by using their own abilities, words and styles God is the ultimate author of the Scriptures

  27. Pg.14 The “canon” of sacred scripture (Greek for “a rule”] The “canon” refers to those books that the church agreed were inspired by God

  28. Pg.14 Old Testament & New Testament are called“faith sources” They werewritten by believerswho were prompted by the Holy Spirit for the purpose of proclaiming the works of God.

  29. Pg.15 Just about everything the Christian Church teaches about Jesus comes through the four Gospels

  30. The gospels are the link between Jesus of Nazareth and gospels Christians throughout the ages.

  31. Vocabulary Note: P.15 B.C. “Before Christ” B.C.E. “Before Common Era” A.D. “Anno Domini” “Year of our Lord” C.E. “Common Era”

  32. Pg .16 II Historical Sources A. Jews: 1. Josephus - Historian B. Romans: 2. Tacitus - Historian 3.Pliny the Younger Governor 4.Suetonius - Historian

  33. Pg .18 II Historical Sources These sources are of interest to Christians because they support the historical existence of a man named Jesus.

  34. Pg .18 II Historical Sources But to really know much about Jesus, we must turn to the GOSPELS

  35. Pg.18 The New Testament A collection of 27 separate works by various authors, various types of writing.

  36. Pg.18 NT Written down in the period between 50 c.e. and 100 c.e. (The OT was developed over a period of 1,000 years!)

  37. Pg.18 story of the early church –Acts of the Apostles personal letters - epistles gospels symbolic writings - Revelation Sermons -Hebrews

  38. What is the principaltheme of the New Testament?

  39. The two-fold principaltheme of the NT: (a) the life, death and resurrection of Jesus & (b) the impact he had on the community of believers - the church. Pg.18

  40. What are some things we say about who Jesus was/is?

  41. Jesus of Nazareth lived in Galilee 1-33 C.E. 148 lbs, 5’3

  42. Divine son of God risen from the dead glorious & immortal Encountered in faith experiences Beyond space & time for all eternity

  43. END of section

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