Mentor's Manual

202 For the Nex t Generat i on: The Urban Mi n i s t r y I ns t i tute ’ s Mentor Manua l

6. Elaborate on how the Nicene Creed unequivocally confesses that our Lord Jesus Christ died and was buried, and how this act was the culmination of our Lord’s humiliation upon earth in his descent from his heavenly, preexistent glory. 7. Lay out theories of the atonement which have emerged through history, including his death: 1) as an example, 2) as a demonstration of God’s love, 3) as a demonstration of God’s justice, 4) as a victory over the forces of evil and sin, and 5) as a satisfaction of God’s honor. 8. Argue how no one historical theory of the atonement by itself can explain the richness of the meaning of Jesus’ death, but rather they each contain dimensions of truth which can help us gain a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of the significance of Jesus’ death for us. 1. Explain with Scripture and worthy arguments the various aspects and implications of two events which mark the exaltation of Christ, the resurrection and the ascension. 2. Elaborate the key points which show how the resurrection serves as a vindication of Jesus’ Messiahship and position as God’s Son. 3. Articulate the importance and significance of Jesus’ ascension which grants to our Savior a position of dignity and authority that allows him to fill all things with his glory. 4. Show how the Nicene Creed and its confession gives a clear and persuasive summary of the teaching of the Scriptures on both the resurrection and the ascension, and give the major implications of these great events. 5. Outline the final three Christological events referred to in the Nicene Creed on the present and coming ministry of the exalted Christ. 6. Argue from both the Scriptures and the Creed about the Second Coming of Christ in glory, and lay out its character and its significance for us in ministry. 7. Defend the biblical and creedal affirmations about Jesus’ judgment of the nations, and the main elements in the coming reign of Jesus. 8. Elaborate the key issues and implications of Christ’s return and reign for us as we do ministry in the city.

Teaching Objectives for Capstone, by Module

After your reading, study, discussion, and application of the materials in this lesson, you will be able to:

Objectives for Lesson 4 Jesus, the Messiah and Lord of All: He Rose and Will Return