Powerpoint 2 Flashcards
Christology
‘the study of the Person of Christ’
Theanthropos
Theandric union
Theos = God; anthropos = man
The perfect union of God and man in one individual.
New Testament Witnesses
Jesus knew He was God
Jesus brought His son-ship with him from Heaven
Jesus declared His divinity
Jesus Showed His Divinity
New Testament Witness – Jesus Himself
Jesus’ power Miracles of healing & restoration Power over creation Power over demons Resurrection power to give life Ascension
New Testament Witness
Witness of God the Father & God the Holy Spirit - Baptism NT Books devoted to the doctrine - Gospel of John - Epistle to the Colossians - Epistle to the Hebrews
Witness of Worship
Worship is reserved for God Jesus receives worship - By the Magi - By the Disciples - By angels - By all creation
Witness of Attributes & Powers of God
Eternal Nature (John 1:1-2; 8:58; Rev 1:11)
Holiness (Heb. 7:26; Rev. 3:7)
Love (John 15:9; Eph. 3:19)
Every divine attribute (John 14:9; 16:15; Col. 2:9)
Omniscience (Col. 2:6),
omnipotence (Matt. 28:18; Phil 3:21), omnipresence (Matt. 28:20)
Immutability (Heb 13:8)
Witness of Divine Acts
Creation (John 1:1-3)
Preserver (Col. 1:17)
Governor (John 5:22)
Redeemer (John 1:29; 6:51; Heb. 1:3;Eph. 1:14-18)
Bestows the benefits of reconciliation
Forgiveness of sins (Matt. 9:1-8; Eph. 1:7)
Access to the Father (Rom. 5:1-2)
Names & Titles that indicate Deity
Son of God- 32 times in Gospels
The Lord (kyrios)
The Word (logos)(John 1:1, 14-18, Rev. 19:13)
Pre-Existed One (John 3:3; 6:33-42; 8:58,
Col. 1:7, 15-20, Phil 2:5-7)
I AM – John 8: 58; Revelation 1:8