God the Son, Mentor's Guide, MG10

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» Christology is the study of the doctrine of Jesus Christ, his person and work. » The Nicene Creed frames our understanding of the Bible’s teaching about Jesus, his descent from his position of glory to earth in the Incarnation (his humiliation ), and his ascent after his death and resurrection to the exalted position of Lord and Ruler of all (his exaltation ). » Jesus is the Word of God made flesh, the Messiah who was prophesied in the OT and revealed in his Incarnation as the Word made flesh. Please take as much time as you have available to answer these and other questions that the video brought out. The study of the doctrine of Christ is integral to every phase of our lives and ministries as disciples of Christ. The more clearly and biblically we comprehend his person and work, the better we can properly worship and serve in his name. The questions below are designed to help you summarize the key facts covered in our first segment. Be precise in your answers, and support your ideas and responses with Scripture. 1. What is the meaning of “ Christos ” and “Christology?” Why is the study of Christology so significant to every dimension of Christian faith and practice? 2. What is the “scandal of particularity.” How ought we as believers in Christ understand Jesus’ exclusive claim to be Lord and Savior of the world? 3. Is it possible that God has communicated himself also through other religions and saviors as well as through the person and work of Jesus? In what sense can we say that Jesus of Nazareth is the final and only way to a relationship with God? What does this mean for sharing the Gospel in a multi-cultural and diverse society such as ours? 4. What place does the Nicene Creed play in helping us understand the nature of Christ’s person and work? How does the Creed help us understand the biblical materials, i.e., those claims of the Bible upon which the Creed is based? 5. Why is it important to allow Scripture to be the most authoritative source for all knowledge about Jesus Christ? What ought we to do if we encounter

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