God the Son, Mentor's Guide, MG10

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Father in giving up his own Son (like Abraham with Isaac; cf. Gen. 22.2, 12, 16) to death for us all (Rom 8.32). ~ T. D. Alexander and B. S. Rosner. New Dictionary of Biblical Theology . (electronic ed.). Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2001. What we are seeking to help our students understand is that Jesus is in fact in every way like we are, but, at the same time, he represents the pattern of an entirely new beginning for the human race, he is the firstborn of creation (cf. Col. 1.15-19), the firstfruits of those who sleep (cf. 1 Cor. 15), and the authentic first prototype of an entire new human race which will be patterned on his person (Phil. 3.20-21). The precise character of his human nature, therefore, should be of interest to everyone who believes that we will share his glory and be conformed to his image at his return (1 John 3.1-3; Rom. 8.29). In the questions below you will find the focus is upon mastering the data and the facts associated with the claims regarding Christ’s divinity and humanity covered in our first video segment. The statement in the student workbook on kenosis is a direct and effective way to emphasize the issues surrounding the Incarnation of Christ into the world, and, what precisely was the nature of his humility while upon earth. Make sure that you take the time to carefully and thoroughly cover the critical concepts associated with the Incarnation of Christ, concentrating especially on the issues covered in the previous video segment. Of course, as always, make certain that you watch the clock here, covering the questions below and those posed by your students. Watch for any tangents which may lead you from rehearsing the critical facts and main points.

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While it is necessary and important for a study of Christology to cover the most pressing and difficult heresies regarding Christ, it will be nearly self-evident that this is some of the most difficult material to teach. This should not be alarming to us, for several reasons. The heresies themselves took place in a setting where they would be

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