Christology: The Doctrine Of Christ

Could Jesus Sin or

Was He Incapable of Sin?

A Question to Consider…

Christ’s Temptation

Peccability or Impeccability Calvinist: COULD NOT SIN Arminians: COULD SIN, BUT DID NOT

Christ’s Temptation

Peccability – Capable of Sin Hebrews 4:15 Temptation implies Possibility If Not Possible, Can’t Sympathize

Christ’s Temptation

Impeccability – Incapable of Sin Immutable – Hebrews 13:8 Omnipotent – Matthew 28:18 Omniscient – John 2:25 Deity – James 1:13

The Study of ChristThe Study of Christ

Christology

Pre-existent and Eternal OT proofs: Micah 5:2 NT proofs: John 1:1

Prophecies of Christ Lineage Birth Life, Death, Victory

Offices of ChristOffices of Christ Prophet revealed God’s message to man Priest involved in intercessory work King had right to rule over Israel

Incarnation of Christ “In the flesh” Eternal Took on an Additional NatureEternal Took on an Additional Nature True, Sinless Humanity in One PersonTrue, Sinless Humanity in One Person

Christ’s Humanity Virgin Birth Flesh and Blood Mental, Physical, Spiritual, Social Growth Soul and Spirit

Christ’s Deity

Denied by Liberal TheologyDenied by Liberal Theology God, not God-like – Attributes God, not God-like – Attributes Omnipresent – Matthew 28Omnipresent – Matthew 28 Omniscient – John 4Omniscient – John 4 Omnipotent – Matthew 28Omnipotent – Matthew 28 Immutable – Hebrews 13Immutable – Hebrews 13

Hypostatic Union

Two Natures – One Person Theanthropic Person God-Man

Kenosis – “Emptying”

Philippians 2:7 – He “emptied” Himself “Emptied” of What? Emptying ≠ subtraction Human nature added Deity NOT surrendered

Death

Vicarious - Substitutionary Anti = For… Huper = In place of…

Vicarious - Substitutionary Anti = For… Huper = In place of…

Death - Resurrection

Validity of Christian Faith – 1 Cor. 15:17Validity of Christian Faith – 1 Cor. 15:17 Guarantee of God’s Acceptance – Heb. 5:7Guarantee of God’s Acceptance – Heb. 5:7

Death - Resurrection - Ascension

Validity of Christian Faith – 1 Cor. 15:17Validity of Christian Faith – 1 Cor. 15:17 Guarantee of God’s Acceptance – Heb. 5:7Guarantee of God’s Acceptance – Heb. 5:7

Vicarious - SubstitutionaryVicarious - Substitutionary Anti = For… Huper = In place of…Anti = For… Huper = In place of…

Ended Earthly MinistryEnded Earthly Ministry Essential for Holy Spirit – John 16:7Essential for Holy Spirit – John 16:7

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