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I Will Build My Church

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  • Kim Riddlebarger

The article discusses the building of the church of Christ, with consideration of relevant passages like Matthew 16:13-20 and Matthew 28.

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The Face of God

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  • Chris Donato

This article probes the question of the identity of Jesus Christ. It provides the view of the Gnostics, then refers to the testimony of the apostles in Scripture who testify of the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus.

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Who Is Jesus?

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  • J. Ligon Duncan

The author asks this crucial question in the face of a lot of false teachings about the identity of Christ. With reference to 1 John 4:1-6, believers are encouraged to distinguish between the testimony of the Spirit of God (who speaks the truth about Christ) and false claims and teachings of the ungodly.

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Truly God, Truly Man: The Council of Chalcedon

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  • N. Needham

In this article, the author provides a simplified understanding of christology on the subject of the divinity and humanity of Christ as expressed by the Council of Chalcedon in 451. In the process the author gives background developments that led to Chalcedon, especially the Alexandrian and Antiochene views of christology.

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The Christ of Compassion

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  • Iain D. Campbell

This article is about the emotions of Jesus Christ, especially about his compassion.

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Two Places in the Bible That Teach Jesus Is God

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  • Caleb Wait

Do you believe that Jesus is God? The Scriptures teach that God revealed himself through Jesus Christ and accomplished all his promises in him. The article discusses two passages that prove that Jesus is God (Isaiah 45:5-7; 1 Corinthians 8:3-6).

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Eleven Reasons to Affirm the Deity of Christ

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  • Nathan Busenitz

This article outlines eleven reasons from Scripture why we need to affirm the deity of Christ.

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Nestorius: The Partial Rehabilitation of a Heretic

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  • Richard Kyle

What was the teaching of Nestorius or what came to be known as Nestorianism? Nestorius separated the human and divine in Jesus Christ so as to make of him two separate persons. This essay re-evaluates this position in the light of 20th century research and within the Christological controversies of that time.

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Christ, Our Wisdom and Our Righteousness

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  • Michael A. G. Haykin

This article is a reflection on George Whitefield's sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:30. This sermon shows how Christ is our wisdom, righteousness, sanctification and redemption.

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The Names of Our Mediator

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  • Jerome M. Julien

This article is about the meaning of the name and titles: Jesus Christ our Lord.

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The Compassion of Christ

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  • J. Macleod

This article is about the compassion of Jesus Christ and our compassion in evangelism and mission.

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Not Just 'Jesus'

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  • Jakob Geertsema

This article discusses whether it is appropriate to refer to the Lord by merely using his name, "Jesus." The author explains that this does not attain to the honour and respect we should have for the Son of God.

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The Compassion of Christ

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  • Iain D. Campbell

The author looks at the compassion of Jesus Christ when He was on earth, but also for us today.

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The Gentleness of Christ

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  • Maurice Roberts

This article is about the power of Jesus Christ, as well as His meekness, lowliness and gentleness.

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The Anger of Jesus

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  • Iain D. Campbell

This article is about the anger of Jesus Christ as we see it in the gospels.

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The Sorrowful Christ

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  • Iain D. Campbell

This article is about the sorrow of Jesus Christ as depicted by the Gospel writers. It especially inquires as to why he is the Man of Sorrows.

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The Christ of Joy

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  • Iain D. Campbell

This article is about the joy of Jesus Christ as we see it in the gospels.

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The Perfect Manhood of Our Saviour

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  • Maurice Roberts

This article is about the perfection of the manhood (human nature) of Jesus Christ. The human nature reflects the balance, holiness and love of Jesus Christ. The incarnation is also discussed.

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Four Prophecies about Jesus' Coming

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  • Nicholas Davis

The article discusses four Old Testament prophecies concerning the coming of Christ (Genesis 22:17-18; Isaiah 7:14; Micah 5:2; Jeremiah 23:5). The article further explains that all these predictions have come to pass, which assures us that the promised second coming of Jesus will happen too.

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Deity beyond Doubt Jesus' indirect claims to deity are just as compelling

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  • Peter Barnes

This article shows how Christ’s indirect claims to his own deity are highly significant, and rather compelling.

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The Authentic Gospel ‘What is gospel?’

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  • Harold Gibson

How can you distinguish between the true and false gospel? This article shows that the true gospel is the gospel of God, it is about Christ, it leads to salvation, and it promises a new life.

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Taking God’s Name What’s in a name? Christ’s divinity, laid bare

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  • Peter Barnes

To point to the divinity of Jesus Christ, this article shows how NT authors used the OT texts referring to the Father, and applied them to the divine nature of Christ.

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Our Emotional Saviour

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  • G. Walter Hansen

Our Saviour was not emotionless. Christ displayed compassion, anger, grief, joy, and love. This article shows that those who are being transformed to the image of Christ are also called to learn to experience the same emotions.

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Christ As God

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  • Peter Barnes

This article shows how Old Testament texts referring to God are applied to Christ in the New Testament, to testify to the divinity of Christ.

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Did Jesus Ever Get a Stomach Virus?

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  • Russell D. Moore

Was Jesus ever sick? This article looks at the meaning of the incarnation and the human nature of Christ to answer this question.

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Did Jesus Think He Was God?

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  • Anonymous

Did Jesus think he was God? Jesus made both implicit and explicit claims to his divinity. This article explains that the divinity of Jesus is something that is clear from his claims, and it also discusses why this is important for Christianity, for salvation rests with the person of Christ.

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B.B. Warfield Says Jesus Has Emotions Too

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  • Justin S. Holcomb

Since Jesus was truly man, it means his emotions were real. This article looks at the emotions of Jesus and explains how they relate to him being our Saviour.

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Jesus Was Not the First Christian: Machen on the Person of Christ

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  • Justin S. Holcomb

Which Jesus do you believe in? There is a difference between the Jesus of liberalism and the biblical Jesus. This article offers commentary from J. Gresham Machen on the person of Christ.

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Beholding the Glory of Christ

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  • Ian Hamilton

This article considers what exactly the "glory of Christ" is, where and how we behold it, and what is the result for our life.

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The Divinity of Christ

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  • J. Ligon Duncan

This article looks at the attempt to deny the deity of Jesus Christ. It points to the biblical evidence that Jesus is God. It concludes by looking at the necessity of Christ's deity for our salvation.

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The Unsearchable Riches of Christ

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  • Jeff Ballantine

Paul’s conversion led him to realize that in Christ there are unsearchable riches, as he recorded in Ephesians 3:8. This article explains how these riches are found in the person and work of Christ, as well as his union with his people.

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Christ Our Substitute

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  • A. Craig Troxel

Why do we love the Lord Jesus and some people do not? Isaiah 53 helps us with this question. Many people do not consider Jesus as a Saviour, a winner, a king among kings and a great Lord over lesser lords. Believers not only understand that Jesus suffered, but also know why He suffered. We view Him as our substitute who suffered for us, obtaining salvation for us.

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The Impeccability of Christ

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  • Michael A. G. Haykin

Is it true that Christ was without sin? This article looks at the birth and life of Jesus Christ to show that He was sinless. This was necessary for salvation to be possible.

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Jesus Christ Reveals the Name of God (3)

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  • Carsten Linke

Looking at John 17:6-11, this article shows that in His prayer Jesus pointed to the preservation of the church as the work of God, because God is glorified in the salvation of His people.

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Jesus Christ Reveals the Name of God (2)

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  • Carsten Linke

Looking at John 17:6-11, this article shows that when Jesus reveals the name of God, He reveals God as the fulfiller of promises and the Redeemer of His people. Both of these center around Jesus Christ.

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Jesus Christ Reveals the Name of God (1)

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  • Carsten Linke

Looking at John 17:6-11, this article shows that when Jesus reveals the name of God, He reveals God as the fulfiller of promises and the Redeemer of His people. Both of these center around Jesus Christ.

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A Complete Savior

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  • Vernon Pollema

This article shows that Christ, through his active obedience and passive obedience, is our complete Saviour. If anything is added to what Christ has accomplished, be it tradition or good works, Christ is denied.

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The Gentleness of Christ

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  • Edgar Andrews

This article looks at the text of 2 Corinthians 10:1. In dealing with weak and sinful Christians, Paul desired to be an imitator of Christ. In this scriptural passage he points to how Christ deals with His church in gentleness and meekness.

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Who Is Jesus Christ?

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  • John Blanchard

Understanding salvation is crucial to understanding who Jesus is. Through His resurrection, Jesus became our exalted Saviour. His resurrection serves as a pattern for and assurance of our resurrection.

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Jesus Christ: Begotten or Created?

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  • Thaddeus Irvine

The Wachtower organization and Jehovah's Witnesses have re-created the heresy of Arianism by denying the deity of Christ. This article examines the meaning of the word 'begotten', showing that this word refers to Christ in His uniqueness and con-substantiality. Jesus is God, and is one with the Father and the Holy Spirit.

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Beholding the Risen Lord

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  • Ken Wimer

A holistic perspective on Jesus is that which views Jesus as He lived on earth as well as after His resurrection.

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The Glories of Christ (Part 1)

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  • G. S. Beck

This article on the glories of Christ looks at the deity of Jesus Christ, pointing to His eternal being. The author discusses how the Old Testament attests to Jesus's deity, and how Jesus' deity was displayed in His life from birth to the cross.

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The Glories of Christ (Part 2)

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  • G. S. Beck

This article on the glories of Christ looks at the sinless state of Jesus Christ from birth and throughout His earthly life until death.

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The Person of Christ

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  • G. S. Beck

This article shows how Song of Solomon 5 speaks about the Person of Christ, pointing to the purity, obedience, supremacy, and deity of Jesus Christ.

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Christ Alone

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  • Charles W. Krahe

What does it mean when we say we are saved by Christ alone? This article also looks at Jesus Christ as the head of the church.

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What Earth's Princes Never Knew

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  • Maurice Roberts

This article is about the person of Jesus Christ and the uniqueness of his person and work in ancient and modern thought.

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The Emotional Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ

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  • D. Silversides

Did Christ experience real emotions? This article shows four aspects to understanding the emotions of Christ: the location of his emotions (his human nature), the causes of his emotions (such as his joy, sorrow, and anger), the sufferings of Christ, and some lessons that pertain to preaching Christ and the Christian life.

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Jesus Isn't Ashamed of You

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  • Russell D. Moore

This article shows from John 20:17 that Jesus is not ashamed to call us his brothers (and sisters).

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The Uniqueness of Jesus Christ

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  • Norman L. Geisler

Christianity stands or falls with Christ. This is so because of the uniqueness of Christ, in his nature, character, and teaching.

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The Deity of Jesus Christ

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  • Michael Bremmer

Your eternal destination will be determined by your answer to this question: who do you say Jesus is? The Bible's pointers to the deity of Christ are clear. This article looks at these pointers and objections raised against them. It concludes that Jesus is God, and also shows why believing this is crucial for your eternal destiny.

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The Person of Christ

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  • Leon Morris

This article considers the person of Christ without trying to separate the work of Christ from his person. It reflects on Jesus' sinlessness, divinity, miracles, names, resurrection, humanity, and his temptations.

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Who is Jesus? And What Does Jesus Have to do With Jehovah?

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  • Doug Barnes

Who is Jesus? This article answers this question by looking at the divine and the human nature of Jesus Christ. The author shows how Christ's nature was relevant for what He accomplished.

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The Lord Jesus Christ: Human ‘Superstar’?

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  • Timothy J. E. Cross

In the celebrity culture we live in there is the danger of presenting Jesus Christ as the human superstar. Looking at the nature of Christ and His work, this article shows why Christ cannot fit the category of being "Jesus Christ the superstar".

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The Divinity of Christ

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  • Alister E. McGrath

Is it true that calling Jesus both God and man is logically contradictory? What will we lose if Jesus is not divine? This article looks at the divinity of Jesus and his incarnation. It shows why both the humanity of Christ and the divinity of Christ are essential to Christianity.

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The Uniqueness of Christ: The New Testament Witness

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  • T. Francis Glasson

Is there a way to live in reconciliation with God without Jesus Christ? There has always been the question whether Jesus can in one way or the other be co-ordinated with other figures. This article shows the New Testament's testimony to Jesus as the unique Son of God and only mediator between man and God.

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Is Christ Inferior to God?

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  • R. G. Crawford

What is the relation between Christ and God? Is he in some way inferior to God? This article must be read against the background of the ecclesiastical history of the author's native Ulster. There were certain "nonsubscribers" who were those Irish Presbyterians who opposed subscription to the Westminster Confession of Faith. Their primary motive was their Arian sympathies.

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The Humanity of Jesus in Justin Martyr's Soteriology

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  • Craig M. Watts

This article is a study in Justin Martyr's understanding of the humanity of Jesus and its implications for his doctrine of salvation (soteriology).

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Tough Topics – Could Jesus have Sinned

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  • Sam Storms

Jesus “knew no sin” (2 Corinthians 5:21). Chapter 4 reflects on the question whether Jesus could have sinned at all.

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The Man Christ Jesus

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  • Bruce A. Ware

In this article Ware argues for the importance of viewing Christ as the God-man, which emphasizes the unity of the two natures of Jesus Christ. In support of his position, he appeals to two features of the life and ministry of Christ. The first consideration is the significance of Jesus who came as the long-awaited Messiah. Next, Ware considers the reality of the impeccability of Jesus.

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Very God of Very God

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  • Anonymous

This article includes a brief history of objections to the deity of Christ, and then the biblical witness to his deity.

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“He Came Down from Heaven": The Preexistence of Christ Revisited

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  • Douglas McCready

This article reflects on the significance of the preexistence of Christ. Often this doctrine does not receive much attention but is rather assumed. McCready notes modern objections against this doctrine. Specific attention is given to the views of James Dunn as it is articulated in his understanding of Philippians 2:6–11.

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Hermeneutical Bungee-Jumping: Subordination in the Godhead

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  • Gilbert Bilezikian

Is there a relationship of authority/subordination between Father and Son in the Trinity? The discussion of this essay focuses on a consideration of the theory of the subordination of the Son to the Father and its implications for the doctrine of Christ.

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The Convergence of Narrative and Christology: Hans Frei on the Uniqueness of Jesus Christ

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  • James Patrick Callahan

How should Hans Frei’s approach to Christological truth claims be appreciated? Callahan gives a critical discussion of Frei's Christology in the light of what he sees as puzzling elements, such as what Frei sees as fictive or "novel-like characteristics" of the Gospels.

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Cosmic Christology and Colossians 1:15-20

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  • Larry R. Helyer

What is the relationship between Christ and the cosmos? This essay considers the apostle Paul's intention when he relates Christ to the cosmos. Can we speak of the presence of a cosmic Christology? It begins with a reading of Colossians 1:15-20. Jesus Christ, through whom the whole universe was created, is the ruler and reconciler of creation. Creation in this instance refers to the whole universe, including spiritual beings and powers.

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God-Christ Interchange in Paul: Impressive Testimony to the Deity of Jesus

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  • Don N. Howell. Jr.

Not many Bible texts refer to Jesus directly as "God." In the letters of the apostle Paul, there is a broad testimony to the deity of Christ through numerous occurrences of a God-Christ interchange.

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Bavinck on the Person of Christ

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  • Cornelis P. Venema

This article looks at Herman Bavinck's view on the Person of Christ. The author discusses the expectation of Jesus Christ in the Old Testament, and the relationship of the incarnation to the Trinity, creation, and the testimony of Scripture.

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The Fatherless Jesus

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  • Johan D. Tangelder

This article is about different views of Jesus Christ. The relation of Jesus Christ to God the Father is also discussed.

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Fact or Fiction? Paranoia and conspiracy theories are not reliable history

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  • Peter Barnes

Did Jesus have a wife? This article shows why the Da Vinci Code remains a fiction. It looks at the documents used to support the theory and unmasks the lie behind them.

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The Meaning of "Morphe" in Philippians 2:6-7

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  • Dennis W. Jowers

Jowers considers the implications of Philippians 2:6-7 for the person and work of Christ. Does the passage teach that Christ possesses two natures? May it be concluded from this that the possibilities of change and inequality within the deity are therefore excluded? Can this text be used like Augustine suggested, as a “canonical rule” for biblical exegesis?

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N. T. Wright's Jesus and the Victory of God: A Review Article

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  • Robert H. Stein

This is a review article of the important volume of N. T. Wright, Jesus and the Victory of God, representing Wright's understanding of the meaning and significance of the person and work of Jesus Christ.

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The Disintegration of John Hick's Christology

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  • Douglas McCready

In this essay, the author tells the story of how John Hick moved from an orthodox conviction about Christology to a heterodox understanding of the person and work of Christ.

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Orthodoxy in Christology

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  • Richard Bauckham

How should we understand and live out Christology in our modern context? Who is Jesus Christ for us today? This author maintains that our orthodoxy must be contemporary. This does not mean that our contemporary context should determine our faith, but that we should understand our orthodoxy within the modern context. This article discusses what a contemporary orthodox witness to Christ looks like.

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The Development of Christology in the Early Church

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  • I. Howard Marshall

The doctrine of Christology is of central importance in Christian thought. More recent scholarship has questioned the view that an understanding of the person of Jesus as the Son of God in a real or essential sense is to be found in the mind of Jesus and in the thought of the early church, and that such understanding can for the basis of a modern Christology. This article addresses the scholarship that denies the above contentions, questioning whether they demonstrate a true reading of the New Testament evidence.

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A New Explanation of Christological Origins: A Review of the Works of Larry W. Hurtado

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  • Crispin H. T. Fletcher-Louis

This article claims that Larry Hurtado's work on Christology remains an evolutionary, multi-stage model, and is historically problematic. He believes Hurtado overstates the case for Jewish opposition to Christ-devotion, minimizes the ethical particularity of earliest Christianity. His claim that religious experiences gave the decisive impetus to Christ-devotion does not reckon adequately with the implications of social-science study.

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John 8:24 – The Self-Existence of Jesus Christ

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  • William Romaine

By appealing to Jesus' words in John 8:24, the author argues that the self-existence of Christ is a cardinal Christian doctrine.

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How Can We Know God?

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  • Michael Horton

What does it mean to know God? What is the key to the knowledge of God? These are the questions that this article attempts to answer. Central to the answer is the divinity of Jesus Christ. The author also observes the effect of philosophical developments through time on the church's faith in the deity of Christ.

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Some people think God does not like to be troubled with our constant coming and asking. The way to trouble God is not to come at all. D. L. Moody
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