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Transcript of Christology: The Doctrine Of Christ. Could Jesus Sin or Was He Incapable of Sin? A Question to...
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
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
Kenosis – “Emptying”
Philippians 2:7 – He “emptied” Himself “Emptied” of What? Emptying ≠ subtraction Human nature added Deity NOT surrendered
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