Christology. Soteriology- Study of Salvation Who is Jesus?

Christology

Soteriology- Study of Salvation

Who is Jesus?

The Person of Christ

1. Jesus Christ is fully and completely divine.2. Jesus Christ is fully and completely human.3. The divine and human natures of Christ are

distinct.4. The divine and human natures of Christ are

completely united in one person.

Jesus Christ is fully and completely divine.

• Jesus’ Understanding of His Own Deity– Jesus taught with divine authority. – Jesus had a unique relationship with God the

Father. – Jesus’ favorite self-designation was the title Son

of Man – Jesus’ teaching emphasized his own identity. – Jesus equated himself with the Father

The Humanity of Jesus1. Jesus Christ is fully and completely divine.2. Jesus Christ is fully and completely human.

The Incarnation and the Offices of Christ• Prophet• Priest• King

1. Jesus Christ is fully and completely divine.2. Jesus Christ is fully and completely human.3. The divine and human natures of Christ are

distinct.

The Necessity of the Humanity of Christ for the Work of Christ

Jesus was fully man.• He grew.• He had limitations.• He became hungry.• He was thirsty.• He bled and died.

Kenosis

Phil 2:6-8“He emptied himself”

Impeccability of Christ Meaning of “impeccability” – Christ could not

sin

Hebrews 4:15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable

to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.

Impeccability of Christ Meaning of “impeccability” – Christ could not sin• Support for impeccability

– Christ did not sin.– Christ could not sin.

• The Reality of Christ’s temptations– Christ was fully and truly tempted– By never sinning, he endured the full weight of temptation

• Key distinction and solution: Human and Divine Nature• How can Christ be tempted and still maintain

impeccability?

3-fold Temptation1. Hedonist Urge2. Covetous Urge3. Pride Urge

Next Week:

Election, Regeneration, and the Effectual Call