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The Doctrine of the Person of Jesus Christ

Jesus in Theology. Jesus is the historical point of departure for Christianity A response to death, burial and resurrectionNew Testament presents JesusJesus reveals GodJesus is the bearer of SalvationJesus defines the shape of Redeemed Life (Christomorphic: example and savior). Christological A

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The Doctrine of the Person of Jesus Christ

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    1. The Doctrine of the Person of Jesus Christ Christian Theology, An Introduction Chapter 11

    2. Jesus in Theology Jesus is the historical point of departure for Christianity A response to death, burial and resurrection New Testament presents Jesus Jesus reveals God Jesus is the bearer of Salvation Jesus defines the shape of Redeemed Life (Christomorphic: example and savior)

    3. Christological Affirmations Messiah Someone appointed by God Fulfillment of Jewish expectations Son of God What he is (essence) What believers become (adoption) Son of Man Humanity Divinity (Daniel 7:13-14)

    4. Christological Affirmations Lord Kyrios (Lord) from Yahweh Kyrios (Lord) reserved for God (Philippians 2:10-11/Isaiah 45:23) God Jesus called �God� (John 1:1; 20:28; Hebrews 1:8) Jesus functions as God (savior, worshipped, reveals)

    5. Patristic Debate: Person of Christ The Divinity of Christ Heretical Views Jesus an ordinary human (Ebionitism) Jesus as totally divine (Docetism) Jesus first created (Arius) Justin Martyr (logos became accessible) Athanasius (responding to Arius) Jesus saves Jesus is worshipped

    6. Patristic Debate: Person of Christ Divinity of Christ Alexandrian School Preexistence of the Logos (John 1:1) Logos assumes general human nature Antiochene School Two natures of Christ Logos assumes a specific human being

    7. Models of Divine Presence Example of Godly Life (Enlightenment) Symbol presence Christ as mediator (Calvin: prophet, priest, and king) Presence of the Spirit (Adoptionism) Revelational presence (Barth) Substantial presence Kenotic approach (Philippians 2:6-8)

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