250 likes | 332 Views
3.1 Christology. What is Christology?. The study of Jesus Christ and His provision of salvation for a lost humanity. Christ is Christianity. Without Him, Christianity has no meaning. Jesus Christ is the THEME of Scripture. Old Testament Humanity falls into sin; they need a savior
E N D
What is Christology? • The study of Jesus Christ and His provision of salvation for a lost humanity • Christ is Christianity. Without Him, Christianity has no meaning.
Jesus Christ is the THEME of Scripture Old Testament Humanity falls into sin; they need a savior God promises that David’s family will rule forever The Prophets declare that a Messiah is coming New Testament The Gospels tell of His life and death His message is spread through the Book of Acts Churches are established in His name Revelation tells us that He’s coming again Jesus can be seen throughout all of scripture, whether in the shadows waiting for the right time to be revealed or clearly in the New Testament. Jesus is the centerpiece of our faith!
3.1 Section B *Create Names of Christ Mind-maps
Not… • Divine • Human • Divine/Human Hybrid Mix 50% Human 50% God (Werewolf Theology) (Demigod Theology)
The Hypostatic Union Like this… • Human • Divine 100% Human 100% God
The Humanity of Jesus ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!
He had a human parent • Mary was his mother • Joseph was not biological related to Jesus, but he did act like a father to Jesus
Jesus had human names • Jesus • Son of Man • Jesus of Nazareth • The Man Jesus Christ
Jesus had a human appearance • Jewish • (see John 4:9, 20:14-15, 21:4-5)
Jesus had human issues and experiences: PAIN HUNGER THIRST FATIGUE WEARINESS
Jesus performed human activities He prayed He worked He learned
Jesus performed divine activities was worshipped Matthew 2:11 He created John 1:1-3 exercised Judgment 2 Tim. 4:1 forgave sin Matthew 9:2
Jesus had a divine conception • Jesus was born through the power of the Holy Spirit. • It was not by human intervention or will
Jesus had divine names • God • Son of God • Lord • Immanuel
Jesus could show His divine appearance at will (See Luke 9:27-36)
Jesus had divine characteristics Eternal Rev. 1:8 Omniscient John 1:48 Omnipotent John 20:30-31 Omnipresent Matthew 28:20 Immutable Hebrews 13:8