THE DOCTRINE OF THE SON Prepared by Adrian Serac

I.Introduction The key question of the universe: “WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE MESSIAH?” (Mt. 22:42)  To the artist He is the One altogether lovely (Song of Sol 5:16)  To the architect He is the chief Cornerstone (1 Pet 2:26)  To the astronomer He is the Sun of righteousness (Mal 4:2)

I.Introduction  To the baker He is the Bread of Life (Jn. 6:35)  To the banker He is the hidden treasure (Mt. 13:44)  To the builder He is the sure foundation (Isa. 28:16)  To the carpenter He is the door (Jn. 10:7)  To the doctor He is the great Physician (Jer. 8:22)  To the educator He is the new and living way (Heb 10:20)

II. Preexistence of Jesus as God A. The fact of His divine existence 1. As taught by John the Baptist (Jn.1:15) 2. As taught by the Apostle John (Jn. 1:1-14) 3. As taught by the Apostle Paul (Phil 2:6-8) 4. As taught by Christ himself (Jn. 6:38)

II. Preexistence of Jesus as God B. The activities of the divine preexistent Christ 1. He was creating the universe (Jn. 1:3) 2. He was controlling this created universe (Heb. 1:3, Col. 1:17) 3. He was communing with the Father (Jn. 17:23) 4. As taught by Christ himself (Jn. 6:38)