Christology

Christology is the study of Christ- his deity, his humanity, his life throughout eternity, his earthly life, his death and resurrection and his roles.

Deity- Jesus Christ is 100% God (John 1:1). Being God, he possesses all the divine attributes and worthy of all praise that is pointed towards God. His deity is evidenced in his divine names: God (John 1:1, 14), Lord (Luke 1:68), and the Word (John 1:1).It is also evidenced in his accepting worship that should only be directed towards God (Matt. 14:33, John 9:38).

Humanity- Jesus is also 100% man. He lived on earth with a human body, soul and spirit. (John)

Preincarnate – Before his human incarnation, Christ appeared on earth as an angel or in bodily form and accepts worship (Josh. 5:13-15, Judges 2:1-3, Josh. 5:14; Judges 6:12-24).

Incarnate – Christ came to earth and lived a sinless life (2 Cor 5:21) as a man (John 1:1, 14). He was born of a virgin (Matt 1:20) and was conceived of the Holy Spirit (Matt 1:19). This made possible the hypostatic union- full humanity and full deity. Jesus experienced human experiences (Luke 2:40, 52), and appeared to others as a man (Matthew 13:53-58). He was tempted in every way, just as we are and proved to be sinless (Heb 4:15). While Christ was on earth, he relinquished the use of some of his divine attributes for a time, for the glory of his Father in heaven (Phil 2:1-8)

Divine Works – All things were made through Christ (John 1:3), he upholds all things (Heb 1:3), he forgives sins (Luke 5:20-25), and he is the giver of life (John 1:4).

Atoning Works – He imputed righteousness to us (Rom. 5:19; Phil. 3:9), and he bore the wrath of God to atone for our sins (Isa 53:6)

His exaltation – Christ rose from the dead on the third day (Luke 24:5-6), he ascended to heaven after 40 days (Luke 24:50-53), and is now seated at the right hand of God (Acts 2:33-36).

His return – Christ will return again (2 Thess 1:7-10).

His roles – Christ is a prophet (Heb1:1-2), a priest (Heb 9:26), and King (Rev 19:11-16).