Monday, April 30, 2007

Systematic Theology Part 7a

Listen here for Systematic Theology Part 7a
Christology - The study of the person and work of ChristChrist in eternity pastChrist is the eternal Son of God 1 John 4:9Christ creates the universe Col 1:15-17Christ in the Old TestamentNo man has seen the Father but the Son John 1:18Christophanies in the Old Testament – An appearance of Christ in human forme.g. Jacob wrestled with Christ Gen 32:24-30, The elders see Christ Exodus 24:9-12Christ was the Angel of the Lord - An appearance of Christ in human form in the role of a messenger.e.g. Gen 16:7-14,Abraham, Gen 21:17 to Hagar twice, Exodus 3:14, 23:20-21 to Moses, Numbers 22:21-35 Balaam, Joshua, Judges etcChrist’s incarnation and birthBy the power of the Spirit by means of a virgin: Isa 7:14, Matt 1:16-23, Luke 1:26-35. The purpose was to avoid original sin, he is the second man 1 Cor 15:47Christ the God man –Theo-anthropos, The Word became flesh and dwelt amongst us. John 1:14, in the one person Jesus Christ, made like his brothers in every way Heb 2:14. Kenotic theory hereticalWhy Christ had to be fully God and fully manGod to redeem and forgive sins i.e the covenant of redemptionMan to be our substitute in active and passive obedienceChrist’s secret yearsChrist as child, Christ at 12 in the temple, Christ growing in favor with God and man. Luke 2:41-52Christ’s public Years (the prophet)Christ baptism and anointing, Christ mission, to save His people from their sins Matt 1:21 Christ’s ministry and miracles in order to usher in the eternal Kingdom of God. He was The Prophet Acts 3:22-23

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