Jesus Christ: Axis of Christianity
“And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of God” Transforming Monotheism Hear, O Israel The Lord our God The Lord is one
Israel’s hope for redemption Messiah H New Covenant O Salvation from enemies P Yahweh fully revealed E Israel as a light to the nations
“If the rulers of this age had known the mystery…” The great secret hidden in God is now disclosed: the Son Who for our sake was crucified
He who is “eternally begotten of the Father…” “…God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God…” “..Begotten, not made, one in being with the Father, by whom all things were made…”
In the beginning was the Word And the Word was with God John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word And the Word was with God And the Word was God…
…and the Word pitched a tent… The Incarnation of the eternal Son of God
Come to teach and to heal…
…so that man might be raised up to God… “…who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven. He was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became man..”
True God and true man
“…he was crucified…” Last Supper: the Lamb slain and eaten The Passion: Crushed for our offenses The Physician who drinks the poison Compassion of God in Christ
“…on the third day…” Christ is Risen! Death is slain
“…and ascended into heaven…” A human heart beats in the Trinity
“…he will come again in glory to judge…” The Alpha and the Omega
Jesus lives now
Jesus lives now
Jesus lives now
New Testament Gospels Acts of the Apostles Letters/Epistles Apocalypse