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INTRODUCTION

A. The Word

B. Factors Necessary for a True Christology

C. Heresies in Christology

1. Ebionism

2. Gnosticism

a. Docetism

b. Celestial substance

c. Cerinthians

3. Monarchianism

a. Dynamic

b. Modalistic

c. Modified

4. Arianism

5. Appolinarianism

6. Nestorianism

S Y S T E M A T I C T H E O L O G Y C O U R S E

CHRISTOLOGY: The Doctrine of the Son by Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum

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7. Eutychianism

8. Monophysitism

9. Monothelitism

I. MESSIANIC CHRISTOLOGY

A. The Law

1. Genesis 3:15

2. The Seed of Abraham

3. Genesis 49:10

4. The Predictions of Balaam

5. Deuteronomy 18:15-19

B. The Prophets

1. Isaiah 7:14

2. Isaiah 9:6-7

3. Isaiah 11:1

4. Isaiah 40:3-5

5. Isaiah 42:1-6

6. Isaiah 49:1-13

7. Isaiah 50:4-9

8. Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12

9. Isaiah 61:1-3

10. Jeremiah 23:5-6

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11. Michah 5:2

12. Zechariah 9:9-10

13. Zechariah 11:1-17

14. Zechariah 12:10

15. Zechariah 13:7

16. Malachi 3:1

C. The Writings

1. Psalm 2:7-12

2. Psalm 16:1-11

3. Psalm 22:1-31

4. Psalm 110:1-7

5. Proverbs 30:4

6. Daniel 9:24-27

7. I Chronicles 17:10b-14

II. THE NAMES OF CHRIST

A. Jesus

B. Christ

C. Logos

D. Begotten

E. Only Begotten

F. First Begotten

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G. Lord

H. Theos

I. Elohim

J. Adonai

K. Jehovah

L. The Titles of Christ

1. The Lamb of God

2. Mediator

3. Intercessor

4. Advocate

5. Savior

III. THE PRE-EXISTENCE OF CHRIST

A. Meaning

B. Theophanies

C. Old Testament Statements

D. New Testament Statements

E. Christ’s Assertions

F. Importance

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IV. THE SONSHIPS OF CHRIST

A. Son of Abraham

B. Son of David

C. Son of Adam

D. Son of God

E. Son of Man

F. Son of Mary

G. Son of Joseph

V. THE INCARNATION

A. Meaning

B. Scripture

C. Means

D. Reasons and Purposes

E. The Hypostatic Union

1. Meaning

2. Ramifications

3. ClassificationsofPassages

4. Consequences

F. The Character of Christ

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VI. THE HUMANITY OF CHRIST

A. The Evidences of Humanity

B. The Humiliation of Christ

C. TheOfficesofChrist

1. Prophet

2. Priest

3. King

VII. THE DEITY OF CHRIST

A. The Divine Names

B. The Attributes of Deity

C. The Works of God

D. Worship Ascribed to Him

E. Gives Immortality

F. Associated with the Trinity

G. Divine Claims

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VIII. THE KENOSIS

A. Meaning

B. Scripture – Philippians 2:5-11

C. False Views

D. True View

1. Facets

2. Inclusions

3. Ramifications

4. Answers to Kenotic Theologians

5. Conclusions

IX. IMPECCABILITY

A. The Sinlessness of Christ

1. Meaning

2. Evidences

B. Meaning

C. The Doctrine

D. The Proof

E. Objections and Answers

F. Results

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X. THE LIFE OF CHRIST

A. The Birth of Christ

B. The Childhood of Christ

C. The Baptism of Christ

D. The Temptation of Christ

E. TheTransfigurationofChrist

F. The Teachings of Christ

1. The Sermon on the Mount

2. The Olivet Discourse

3. The Upper Room Discourse

4. Teaching Methods

G. The Parables of Christ

1. The Timing

2. The Purpose

3. The Parables

H. The Miracles of Christ

1. The Nature

2. The Categories

3. The Miracles

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XI. THE DEATH OF CHRIST

A. Importance

B. Prominence

C. Old Testament Types

D. Theories of the Atonement

1. False Theories

a. The Recapitulation Theory

b. The Ransom to Satan Theory

c. The Commercial or Satisfaction Theory

d. TheMoralInfluenceTheory

e. The Governmental or Rectorial Theory

f. The Example or Martyr Theory

g. TheMysticalorIdentificationTheory

h. The Dramatic Theory

i. The Neo-Orthodox Theory

2. The True Theory: Penal Judicial Substitutionary Atonement

a. The Theory

b. Objections

E. Accomplishments of the Death of Christ

1. Satisfaction

2. Redemption

3. Propitiation

4. Reconciliation

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5. Ransom

6. Proved the Love of God

7. Judged the Sin Nature

8. End of the Mosaic Law

9. Ground of the Believer’s Cleansing from Sin

10. Basis for Removal of Pre-Cross Sins

11. Basis for the Judgment of Satan and His Hosts

XII. THE BURIAL OF CHRIST

A. Scripture

B. Significance

XIII. THE STATE OF EXALTATION

A. The Resurrection

B. The Ascension

C. The Present Session

D. The Second Coming

E. The Occupation of the Throne of David

F. The Judgment of All Unbelievers

G. The Final Exaltation

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XIV. THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST

A. The Old Testament Foreview

1. Types

2. Prophecy

B. The Fact of Resurrection

1. Christ’s Prediction

2. The Gospel Record

3. The New Testament Emphasis

C. Theories of the Resurrection

1. The Falsehood Theory

2. The Fraud Theory or the Stolen Body Theory

3. The Swoon Theory

4. The Wrong Tomb Theory

5. The Spirit Theory

6. The Vision Theory

7. The Wild Animal Theory

D. The Proofs of the Resurrection

1. The Empty Tomb

2. Eye Witnesses

3. Subsequent Appearances

4. Other Evidences

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E. The Agent of the Resurrection

1. The Father

2. The Son

3. The Holy Spirit

F. The Reasons for the Resurrection

G. The Nature of the Resurrection

H. The Importance of the Resurrection

I. TheSignifianceoftheResurrection

1. To Christ

2. To All Men

3. To Old Testament Saints

5. To New Testament Saints

XV. THE ASCENSION OF CHRIST

A. Old Testament Foreview

B. The Fact of the Ascension

1. Christ’s Prediction

2. The Event

C. The Characteristics of the Ascension

D. The Arrival of Christ into Heaven

E. TheSignifianceoftheAscension

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XVI. THE PRESENT SESSION

A. The Position

1. Old Testament Prediction

2. Christ’s Prediction

3. NewTestamentFulfillment

B. The Present Work of Christ in Heaven

C. The Present Work of Christ on Earth

D. The Seven Figures

1. The Last Adam and the New Creation

2. The Head and the Body of Christ

3. The Shepherd and the Sheep

4. The Vine and the Branches

5. The Chief Cornerstone and the Stones of the Building

6. The High Priest and the Royal Priesthood

7. The Bridegroom and The Bride

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XVII. THE RETURN OF CHRIST

A. The Rapture

B. The Second Coming

1. Terms

1. Parousia

2. Apokalupsis

3. Epiphaneia

2. Scripture

C. The Messianic Kingdom

D. The Eternal Order