Going On To Maturity Unit Two: The Savior We Need
Going On To Maturity Lesson Six: The Person of Christ
The Person of Christ Why do we believe that Jesus is true God? Why do we believe that Jesus is true man? Why did Jesus have to be both God and man?
Why do we believe that Jesus is true God? The Second Person of the Trinity
Why do we believe that Jesus is true God? The Son of God By eternal generation
Why do we believe that Jesus is true God? The Son of God John 1:1-2 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. John 1:1-2
Why do we believe that Jesus is true God? The Son of God John 1:1-2 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning.
Why do we believe that Jesus is true God? The Son of God Question 172a (p. 152) Matthew 1:23 oJ lovgo" (Logos) = the Word
Why do we believe that Jesus is true God? The Son of God Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 oJ lovgo" (Logos) = the Word
Why do we believe that Jesus is true God? The Son of God Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. oJ lovgo" (Logos) = the Word
Why do we believe that Jesus is true God? The Son of God oJ lovgo" (Logos) = the Word lae WnM;[i Immanuel = “God with us” Question 172a (p. 152) John 20:28
Why do we believe that Jesus is true God? The Son of God “My Lord and my God!” DIVINE NAMES oJ lovgo" (Logos) = the Word lae WnM;[i Immanuel = “God with us”
Why do we believe that Jesus is true God? The Son of God Question 172b (p. 152) John 1:2
Why do we believe that Jesus is true God? The Son of God Eternal Question 172b (p. 152) Hebrews 13:8
Why do we believe that Jesus is true God? The Son of God Eternal Immutable Question 172b (p. 152) John 21:17
Why do we believe that Jesus is true God? The Son of God Eternal Immutable Omniscient DIVINE ATTRIBUTES
Why do we believe that Jesus is true God? The Son of God Question 172c (p. 152) John 1:3
Why do we believe that Jesus is true God? The Son of God “Through him all things were made” Question 172c (p. 152) Hebrews 1:3
Why do we believe that Jesus is true God? The Son of God “Through him all things were made” “sustaining all things by his powerful word” Matthew 8:26 He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. Matthew 8:26
Why do we believe that Jesus is true God? The Son of God “Through him all things were made” “sustaining all things by his powerful word” Matthew 8:26 He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.
Why do we believe that Jesus is true God? The Son of God “Through him all things were made” “sustaining all things by his powerful word” “he rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm” DIVINE WORKS
Why do we believe that Jesus is true God? The Son of God Question 172d (p. 153) John 5:22-23
Why do we believe that Jesus is true God? The Son of God “all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father” Revelation 5:8 And when he had taken it, the four living creatures and the twenty- four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. Revelation 5:8
Why do we believe that Jesus is true God? The Son of God “all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father” Revelation 5:8 And when he had taken it, the four living creatures and the twenty- four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
Why do we believe that Jesus is true God? The Son of God “all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father” Praised by the church Revelation 5:11 Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. Revelation 5:11
Why do we believe that Jesus is true God? The Son of God “all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father” Praised by the church Revelation 5:11 Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand.
Why do we believe that Jesus is true God? The Son of God “all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father” Praised by the church Praised by angels DIVINE HONOR
Why do we believe that Jesus is true God? DIVINE HONOR DIVINE NAMES DIVINE ATTRIBUTES DIVINE WORKS JESUS IS TRUE GOD
Why do we believe that Jesus is true God? We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father. JESUS IS TRUE GOD
Why do we believe that Jesus is true God? For each person – the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit – is distinct, but the deity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is one, equal in glory and coeternal in majesty. What the Father is, so is the Son, and so is the Holy Spirit. JESUS IS TRUE GOD
Why do we believe that Jesus is true man? The Son of Mary By the incarnation and the Virgin birth.
Why do we believe that Jesus is true man? The Son of Mary Question 173a (p. 153) 1 Timothy 2:5
Why do we believe that Jesus is true man? The Son of Mary “the man Christ Jesus” Question 173a (p. 153) Romans 1:3
Why do we believe that Jesus is true man? The Son of Mary “the man Christ Jesus” “as to his human nature” Question 173a (p. 153) Hebrews 2:14
Why do we believe that Jesus is true man? The Son of Mary “the man Christ Jesus” “as to his human nature” “he too shared in their humanity” The Bible calls Jesus a human being
Why do we believe that Jesus is true man? The Son of Mary Question 173b (p. 153) Luke 2:12
Why do we believe that Jesus is true man? The Son of Mary “a baby wrapped in strips cloths” Question 173b (p. 155) Luke 24:39
Why do we believe that Jesus is true man? The Son of Mary “a baby wrapped in strips cloths” “Look at my hands and feet” Question 173b (p. 155) Matthew 26:38
Why do we believe that Jesus is true man? The Son of Mary “a baby wrapped in strips cloths” “Look at my hands and feet” “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow” Jesus had a human body and soul
Why do we believe that Jesus is true man? The Son of Mary Question 173c (p. 155) Matthew 4:2
Why do we believe that Jesus is true man? The Son of Mary “he was hungry” Question 173c (p. 155) Mark 4:38
Why do we believe that Jesus is true man? The Son of Mary “he was hungry” “sleeping on a cushion” Question 173c (p. 155) John 19:28
Why do we believe that Jesus is true man? The Son of Mary “he was hungry” “sleeping on a cushion” “I am thirsty” Jesus did all the normal things humans do
Why do we believe that Jesus is true man? Calls him human Human body and soul Human actions JESUS IS TRUE MAN
Why do we believe that Jesus is true man? JESUS IS TRUE MAN “That which was not assumed by Christ was not healed.” Gregory of Nanzianzus.
Why did Jesus have to be both God and man? The Son of God The Son of Mary Jesus is But he is not two Christ’s or two people! There is only ONE PERSON with TWO NATURES
Why did Jesus have to be both God and man? GodMan Jesus is Whole Complete Undivided Body Soul Mind Heart
Why did Jesus have to be both God and man? God Jesus is Question 176a (p. 156) Hebrews 4:15
Why did Jesus have to be both God and man? God Jesus is Perfect Question 176b (p. 156) Psalm 49:7-8 John 1:29
Why did Jesus have to be both God and man? God Jesus is Perfect His payment counts for all sin Question 176a (p. 156) Galatians 4:4-5 Man
Why did Jesus have to be both God and man? God Jesus is Perfect His payment counts for all sin Man Live under the law Question 176b (p. 156) Hebrews 2:14
Why did Jesus have to be both God and man? God Jesus is Perfect His payment counts for all sin Man Live under the law Able to die