文档介绍:CHRISTOLOGY THE DOCTRINE OF CHRIST WHY IMPORTANT? Jesus Christ is God ’ s revelation to humankind Jesus Christ is God ’ s plan of redemption Jesus ’ first advent is the pivotal point in world history Jesus ’ second advent is the consummation of all things DOCTRINE OF CHRIST The Person of Christ The Two Natures of Christ The Humiliation of Christ The Exaltation of Christ The Offices of Christ The Atonement THE PERSON OF CHRIST Names of Christ Pre-Incarnate existence of Christ Significant events in Christ ’ s life NAMES OF CHRIST Jesus ? Derivatives – yasha ? Meaning of Jesus – Matthew 1:21 Christ ? Old Testament derivatives ? Significance of anointing ? Jesus, the anointed One ? When was Jesus anointed? NAMES OF CHRIST Son of man ? New Testament use ? Old Testament precedence ? Significance/meaning ? Summary NAMES OF CHRIST Son of God ? Old Testament use ? New Testament use Lord – kyrios , adonai ? Old Testament use ? New Testament use THE PERSON OF CHRIST Names of Christ Pre-Incarnate existence of Christ Significant events in Christ ’ s life PRE-INCARNATE EXISTENCE Doctrinal position of the Church ? Importance of this position ? Eternal vs. pre-existent Scriptural evidence for eternity Activity before the incarnation THE PERSON OF CHRIST Names of Christ Pre-Incarnate existence of Christ Significant events in Christ ’ s life