The Person Of Christ - Divinity

Question 0

Theanthropos - theandric union

Answer 0

Theos: God
Anthropos: man
The perfect union of God and man in one individual

Question 1

Christology

Answer 1

The study of the person of Christ

Question 2

Bishop Martensen

Answer 2

He is the very God; but in the revelation of Christ the very Godhead is never separated from the very manhood; the divine natures were never separated from each other, and never neutralize each other. We are to see in Christ… The fullness of deity framed in the ring of humanity…”

Question 3

Old Testament witness

Answer 3

Psalm 2:7 Father and Son
Psalm 110:1 Lord to Lord
Psalm 40:6-8 Body and obedience (Hebrews 10:5-7)
Psalm 22 The crucifixion
Proverbs 30:4 The Father and Son's names
Isaiah 7:14 Virgin Birth
Isaiah 53 the suffering servant
Daniel 3:25 Present in the Fiery Furnace

Question 4

New Testament witness

Answer 4

Peter - 2 peter 1:1, Mark 8:29
Paul - Titus 2:13, Philippians 2:6, Romans 9:5
Thomas - John 20:28
Peter, James, and John - mount of transfiguration - Matthew 17:5

Question 5

New Testament witness - Jesus Himself

Answer 5

Jesus knew he was God - Luke 2:49, John 8:14-16
Jesus brought His son-ship with him from heaven John 6:38, Philippians 2:5-7
Jesus declared his divinity John 10:30, John 5:22-23 , “I Am’s”
Jesus showed his divinity - John 1:47, Mark 10:21, Luke 7:37, John 21:17

Question 6

New Testament witness - Jesus himself (cont.)

Answer 6

Jesus power
Miracles of healing and restoration (Mark 2:1-12)
Power over creation (Mark 4:35-41)
Power over demons (Mark 9:14-29)
Resurrection power to give life (John 11:38-43)
Ascension (Acts 1:9-11)

Question 7

Witness of God the Father and God the Holy Spirit

Answer 7

Baptism (Matthew 3:16, Mark 1:11, Luke 3:21-22)

Question 8

NT books devoted to the doctrine

Answer 8

Gospel of John (20:28-29)
Epistle to the Colossians (1:12-22)
Epistle to the Hebrews (fulfillment of the OT prophecy)

Question 9

Witness of worship

Answer 9

Worship is reserved for God Luke 4:8
Jesus receives worship
By the magi Matthew 2:11
By the disciples John 20:28, revelation 1:5-6, John 9:35-38
By the angels Hebrews 1:6, revelation 5:11-12
By all creation revelation 4:11

Question 10

Witness of attributes and powers of God

Answer 10

Eternal nature John 1:1-2, 8:58, revelation 1:11
Holiness Hebrews 7:26, revelation 3:7
Love John 15:9, Ephesians 3:9
Every divine attribute John 14:9, 16:15; Colossians 2:9
Omniscience Colossians 2:6 omnipotence Matthew 28:18, Philippians 3:21 omnipresence Matthew 28:20
Immutability Hebrews 13:8

Question 11

Witness of divine acts

Answer 11

Creation John 1:1-3
Preserver Colossians 1:17
Governor John 5:22
Redeemer John 1:29, 6:51, Hebrews 1:3, Ephesians 1:14-18
Bestows the benefits of reconciliation
Forgiveness of sins Matthew 9:1-8, Ephesians 1:7
Access to the Father Romans 5:1-2

Question 12

Names and titles that indicate deity

Answer 12

Son of God - 32 times in gospels
The Lord (kyrios)
The Word (logos) John 1:1, 14-18, revelation 19:13
Pre-existent one John 3:3, 6:33-42, 8:58, Colossians 1:15-20, Philippians 2:5-7