Person of Christ Flashcards
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What are some of the names of Christ given in Scripture?
- Jesus: (the Lord Saves) Matt. 1:21 - he will save ppl from their sins
- Messiah: (the anointed one) John 1:41 - we have found the messiah
- Lord: (master, Leader) Acts 10:36 - Lord of all
- Alpha & Omega: Rev. 1
- Bread of Life: John 6
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Do you believe that Jesus is Lord? Why?
- Scripture clearly states it - John 1
- OT prophesy confirms it. - Birth - Micah 5:2…Bethlehem;
- Death - Isa. 53
- Personal experience
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Is Christ eternal? (Does He have beginning or end; was there a time when He was not?)
Christ is eternal.
- Existed before creation. Genesis 1 & Rev. 1 (Alpha & Omega);
- Word was God & was with God - John 1
- Col.1 (Jesus first born)
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Give examples of the person of Christ in the Old Testament?
- Let US make man - Genesis 1
- Wonderful Counselor - Isaiah 9
- Pierced for our transgressions - Isaish 53
- Bethlehem..days of long ago - Micah 5:2
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What biblical evidence is there that Christ was conscious of his divinity?
- At baptism; “this is my beloved son” - Matt 3:17
- Jesus & the Samaratin woman; “I am the Messiah” - John 4
- In my Father’s house…- John 14
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What is the Scriptural foundation for believing that Christ had both a divine nature and a human nature?
Hypostatic Union (fully God & fully Man)
Hypostatic Union (fully God/fully man)
- Word became flesh - John 1:14
- I & the Father are one - John 10:30
- Matt 3:17: God the Father verified Christ’s divine nature during baptism.
- John 4:26 “I who speak to you am the Christ”
John 8:58 “Before Abraham was, I am”
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Why are both natures essential to the person of Christ?
Foundational to the gospel…perfect sacrifice..and priestly office - Heb. 4:14-15
Covenant established with innocent blood permanently (Heb. 9)
