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OVERVIEW OF CHRISTOLOGY
INTRODUCTORY CONSIDERATIONS
The Source Material
Unity of the Text
Relationship of Theology and History
The Historical Christ
Jesus of History or Christ of Faith
Relationship of Old and New Testaments
Purpose of Scripture
Basic Methodology
The Dilemma
Thoughts on the Person and Work of Christ
Overview of Christology
ANTICIPATION OF CHRIST
Protoevangelium
Seed of Abraham
Priest like Melchizedek
A Prophet like Moses
Son of David
Predictions of the Prophets
The Jewish Hope
Confirmation of Christ in the Old Testament
INCARNATION
Preexistence of Christ
Affirming the Incarnation
The Virgin Birth: The Means of the Incarnation
Significance of the Incarnation
The Deity of Christ
The Humanity of Christ
Hypostatic Union
Early Church Councils
Variant Considerations
The Incomprehensible
BAPTISM AND TEMPTATIONS
Centuries of Silence
John the Baptist
Messiah Revealed
Baptism of Jesus
Messiah Anointed
Spirit and Fire Baptism
Relationship to the Father
Into the Wilderness
Meaning of the Temptations
Sinlessness of Christ
LIFE AND TEACHING
Titles and Designations
Self-Designation
Preaching and Teaching
Call to Repentance
The Kingdom
Announcement of the Kingdom
Terminology of the Kingdom
Misunderstanding by the Nation of Israel
Mystery of the Kingdom
Parables of the Kingdom
Nature of the Kingdom
Establishment of the Kingdom
The Kingdom and Social Action
Concluding Facts Regarding the Kingdom
Salvation Through Suffering
Assertions and Claims
The Miracles of Christ
I Will Build My Church
Rejection of Christ
CHRIST'S DEATH
The Divine Necessity
Betrayal
The Lord's Supper
Prayer in Gethsemane
Peter's Denial
Trials
Crucifixiation
Seven Sayings
The Passion of Christ
The Lamb
Sacrifice
Substitution
The Shedding of Blood
Propitiation
Separation
Ransom for Many
The Extent of the Atonement
RESURRECTION AND ASCENSION
The Fact of Christ's Resurrection
Act of God
Personal Appearances
Meaning of the Resurrection
Firstborn from the Dead
A Literal Ascension
Meaning of the Ascension
Ministry of Intercession
SECOND COMING
Promised by Christ
Predicted by the New Testament
Expected by Believers
The Return of Christ
Return to: Introductory Considerations; Next Article: Anticipation of Christ
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OVERVIEW OF CHRISTOLOGY
INTRODUCTORY CONSIDERATIONS
The Source Material
Unity of the Text
Relationship of Theology and History
The Historical Christ
Jesus of History or Christ of Faith
Relationship of Old and New Testaments
Purpose of Scripture
Basic Methodology
The Dilemma
Thoughts on the Person and Work of Christ
Overview of Christology
ANTICIPATION OF CHRIST
Protoevangelium
Seed of Abraham
Priest like Melchizedek
A Prophet like Moses
Son of David
Predictions of the Prophets
The Jewish Hope
Confirmation of Christ in the Old Testament
INCARNATION
Preexistence of Christ
Affirming the Incarnation
The Virgin Birth: The Means of the Incarnation
Significance of the Incarnation
The Deity of Christ
The Humanity of Christ
Hypostatic Union
Early Church Councils
Variant Considerations
The Incomprehensible
BAPTISM AND TEMPTATIONS
Centuries of Silence
John the Baptist
Messiah Revealed
Baptism of Jesus
Messiah Anointed
Spirit and Fire Baptism
Relationship to the Father
Into the Wilderness
Meaning of the Temptations
Sinlessness of Christ
LIFE AND TEACHING
Titles and Designations
Self-Designation
Preaching and Teaching
Call to Repentance
The Kingdom
Announcement of the Kingdom
Terminology of the Kingdom
Misunderstanding by the Nation of Israel
Mystery of the Kingdom
Parables of the Kingdom
Nature of the Kingdom
Establishment of the Kingdom
The Kingdom and Social Action
Concluding Facts Regarding the Kingdom
Salvation Through Suffering
Assertions and Claims
The Miracles of Christ
I Will Build My Church
Rejection of Christ
CHRIST'S DEATH
The Divine Necessity
Betrayal
The Lord's Supper
Prayer in Gethsemane
Peter's Denial
Trials
Crucifixiation
Seven Sayings
The Passion of Christ
The Lamb
Sacrifice
Substitution
The Shedding of Blood
Propitiation
Separation
Ransom for Many
The Extent of the Atonement
RESURRECTION AND ASCENSION
The Fact of Christ's Resurrection
Act of God
Personal Appearances
Meaning of the Resurrection
Firstborn from the Dead
A Literal Ascension
Meaning of the Ascension
Ministry of Intercession
SECOND COMING
Promised by Christ
Predicted by the New Testament
Expected by Believers
The Return of Christ
Return to: Introductory Considerations; Next Article: Anticipation of Christ
For overview of THEOLOGY, see: Site Map - Theology