IXTHUSJESUS CHRIST, GOD’S SON,

SAVIOR

FROM THE NICENE CREED:“I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.”

JESUS IS GOD• John 20:28 (p.828)• Actions

– Teacher (Luke 10:25), Prophet (Matt 21:11; Mark 6:4), Healer (Luke 13:14), Cast out demons (Matt 9:34)

– Forgave sins (Mark 2:7), accepted worship (Matt 28:9), miracles (Mark 6:48; John 6:48).

• Titles– Teacher/Rabbi, Prophet, Healer, (Prince of Demons)– Messiah/Christ – the story of Israel– Son of Man– Son of God– Lord

THE DANGER OF DOCETISM• Hebrews 4:15 (p.922)• Jesus is fully human:

– Wept (John 11:35)– Thirsty (John 19:28)– Tired (Mark 15:21)– Died (Mark 15:37)

THE DANGER OF DOCETISM• 2 Corinthians 5:17 (p.884)• Jesus: 2 natures united in one

person• “…conceived by the Holy Spirit,

born of the virgin Mary…”• The Incarnation is about the

redemption of our nature.• He united to us, so we could be

united to Him.

WHO IS JESUS, REALLY?• Matthew 16:13-17:5 (p.747)• Jesus made disciples, and demanded full

obedience.• Not just getting people to church, but

changing human nature.

IXTHUSJESUS CHRIST, GOD’S SON,

SAVIOR