1. CHRISTOLOGY

2. Discussion Questions 1.How do you define Christology? 2.How do you explain to others about Jesus? Do you mention the Trinity in this explanation? 3.How would you describe Jesus? (historical data?) 4.From your Religious background (SJC religion classes, retreats, family church, etc) try to be specific on where we learn about Jesus? And with the where, what do we learn? *Expand on any titles or explanations you may have 5.Was Jesus human? Was Jesus divine? (hypostatic union?)

3. Who do people say I am? Mark 8.27 But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Mark 8.29

4. Who do YOU say I am? PART 1: groups of 3-4 Using a minimum of 7 different reputable sources… Come up with a list of 20+ popular/common titles (answers to this question) of Jesus (one list per group) PART 2: Put list on board and describe how came up with these titles of Jesus Submit list to me

5. I. Basic Terms/Concepts Christology: “study of Christ” Soteriology: “study of salvation” Eschatology: “study of the ‘last things’”

6. II. Christology in History Patristic (early Christian writers) Trinity & Christology (think early church councils***) Medieval and Reformation Produced little new in Christology

7. Enlightenment Challenge to Christian faith in general and Christology (virgin birth, incarnation, preexistence, etc) called into question Current Prot and Cath discussions

8. III. Identifying People in NT Times By Place of Origin: Jesus of Nazareth / the Nazarene / the Galilean By Occupation: Jesus the Carpenter (construction worker?) By Family Relations: Jesus, the son of Joseph / the carpenter’s son Jesus, the son of Mary (rare outside of NT)

9. IV. Christological (divine) Titles Messiah / Christ Son of God Son of Man Rabbi / Teacher Lord / Logos Prophet King of the Jews / King of Israel Lamb of God / Savior / etc. “I am” statements Alpha & Omega

10. Doctrinal position of the Church Importance of this position Eternal vs. pre-existent Scriptural evidence for eternity Activity before the incarnation V. Pre-Incarnate Existence

11. A. Miraculous conception and birth Luke’s account (Mary) Matthew’s account (Joseph) Theological implications VI. Significant Events in Christ’s Life

12. B. Jesus’ normal development (Luke 2:39-52) Temple C. Jesus’ baptism JtB before J Implication of Bap?

13. D. Jesus’ “temptation” Elements of The necessity The nature of the temptation Could Jesus have yielded? E. Jesus’ passion and death Fulfilled obedience Result of His choice

14. VII. Two Natures of Christ A. Scriptural proof for Jesus’ deity Old Testament references New Testament references Gospel of John Paul’s writings Synoptic Gospels Jesus’ self -consciousness

15. B. Scriptural proof of Jesus’ humanity He was called a man He came in the flesh He possessed element of soul He was subject to normal development He knew normal experiences of humanity

16. C. Necessity of the two natures – He must be fully human and divine for our salvation

17. VIII. Offices of Christ (connect to us b/c of Baptism) A. Priest Permanent priesthood Once for all ministry Effective ministry B. Prophet Moses’ prophecy Peter’s attestation Function of the prophet

18. C. King He is king now Ultimately He will be king

19. So then… This links us to our next major discussion of Sacraments…. How?