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Getting To Know Jesus LABC Word Study Fall 2007 Dr. Ben Jones, Pastor Overview of The Study • An Argument For this Kind Of Study • Developing Understanding Of Christian Doctrine • Defining The Doctrine Of Christ • Reconstruction Of The Historical Jesus • A Look At Extra Biblical Sources • An Old Testament Promise In A New Testament Jesus Overview of The Study II • The Different Faces Of Jesus • How Do You Know What To Believe • From Facts To Faith • Keys To Understanding The Word • What Would Jesus Do Rules For Engaging in The Study • Bring Your Bible with you • No question is off limits • Not every question can be answered • Ask questions vs. Giving Lectures • We end promptly at 8pm An Argument For this Kind Of Study 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, Argument (cont.) Hebrews 5:12 In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, 2Tim 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth Argument (cont.) 2Cor 5: 20 We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. Understanding Christian Doctrine The Discussion Of Doctrine • What is doctrine? • Why is it important for us to know? • Define the different doctrines of the Christian faith • Define the Doctrine Of Christ • How does it differ from the other doctrines? • Relate to Christology The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried: he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Doctrine is : A statement of what we believe to be true about our Faith. It is shaped by theological reflection. Theology simply means “the study of God.” It is reflection upon the nature, person, and works of God. The goal of theology is not to confuse but to clarify. Doctrine is intended to sharpen our understanding of faith, not to dull it. What We Have Been Doing • Laying A Theological Foundation For Jesus • Exploring The Doctrinal Arguments That Lead To Him • Examining Why He Is Necessary • Establishing The Context For Understanding Who He Is & What He Does Types Of Doctrine • Doctrine Of God • Doctrine Of Man • Doctrine Of Sin • Doctrine Of Soteriology ( Salvation) • Doctrine OF the Church • Doctrine Of Christ Doctrine Of Sin Definition • Sin is a transgression of the law of God. 1 John 3:4 • Sin is a failure to conform to the standard of God Rom. 3:23 • Sin is a principle within man. Rom. 7:18-19 • Sin is rebellion against God Rom 1:21 • Sin is wrongful acts /attitudes toward God and man. 1Jhn.4:20 More On Sin • Is of the devil. 1 Jhn 3:8; Jhn 8:44. • Omission of what we know to be good is. James 4:17. • Whatever is not of faith is. Rom. 14:23. • The thought of foolishness is. Pro. 24:9. • All unrighteousness is. 1 Jhn 5:17. • Whatever is not of faith is. Rom. 14:23. Biblical Words For Sin( OT) •Gen 4:7~chata’ /khaw·taw to sin, miss, miss the way, go wrong, incur guilt, forfeit, miss the goal or path of right and duty. •Lev 4:13 ~ shagah /shaw·gaw/ to go astray, stray, err. to lead astray, mislead (mentally). 1b3 to lead astray (morally). Biblical Words For Sin (NT) •Mark 2:5 ~hamartia /ham·ar·tee·ah to miss the mark. To miss or wander from the path of uprightness and honour, to do or go wrong. That which is done wrong, sin, an offence, a violation of the divine law in thought or in act. Biblical Words For Sin (NT) •Eph 1:7~paraptoma /par·ap·to·mah a lapse or deviation from truth and uprightness. Manifestations Of Sin In the Christian • 1 John 2:16 -17 {The World} • Eph. 2:3 {The Flesh} • James 4:7 {The Devil} The Doctrine of Salvation 1. Grace [The source of salvation] Titus 2:11; For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men (NIV) Titus 2:12; It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age (NIV) 2. Redemption [The meaning of Salvation] Hebrews 9:14; How much more, then, will blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the Living God! (NIV) 3. FAITH [The life of Salvation] 4. Hebrews 11:1; Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. (NIV) Hebrews 11:4; By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. Hebrews 11:5; By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death; 4. LOVE [The soul of Salvation] 1 Corinthians 13:1; though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. (KJV) 5. HOLINESS [The blessing of Salvation] 1 Thessalonians 5:23; And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 6. PRAYER [In the Spirit, the language of Salvation] Jude 1:20; But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in you most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. (NIV) 7. HOPE [The outlook of Salvation] Romans 8:18-25; I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. (NIV) Rom. 8:19; The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. (NIV) Rom. 8:20; For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope, (NIV). Rom. 8:21; that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. (NIV) Doctrine Of Soteriology (Salvation) The Doctrine Of Christ Key Elements Of the Doctrine Of Christ ( Christology) 1. • • • • The Person Hood Of Christ Virgin Birth Luke 1:35; Human Weaknesses and Limitations Jesus Had A Human Mind Human Soul and Human Emotions Christology cont. • The Work Of Christ The Atonement is the works that Christ did in his life and death to earn our salvation. Jhn. 3:16 The Union of Deity and Humanity in the Person of the Son Christ Emptied Himself of Divine Consciousness Christ Emptied Himself of the Eternity Form of Being ~ The Son of God laid aside his participation in the Godhead when he became a man. All the attributes of his deity literally ceased when the incarnation occurred. The Logos became a soul residing in the human Jesus. The Logos exchanged his eternity-Form for a time-form bound down by human nature. In this time form Christ no longer had all the attributes commensurate with Deity, though he could use supernatural powers. Christ Emptied Himself of the This view differentiates between essential attributes, such as truth and love, and those that relate to the created universe, such as omnipotence and omnipresence, Christ Emptied Himself of the At Christ’s incarnation the Logos took up a double life, One “life center" continued to function consciously in the Trinity while the other became ii1tdlnated with human nature, unaware of the cosmic functions of Deity. Christ Emptied Himself of the The Logos turned over all of his divine roles and duties to the Father, The incarnate Logos was unaware of the happenings within the Godhead. Relative Attributes of Deity Integrity of Infinite Divine Existence Divine Activity Doctrine Of Man • Is Created Being