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According to the Knossos theory, God becomes incarnate as man and then descends to hell as God.
According to the Knossos theory, God becomes incarnate as man and then descends to hell as God.
False
The biblical picture depicts God becoming incarnate as God-man and then becoming fully God at the ascension.
The biblical picture depicts God becoming incarnate as God-man and then becoming fully God at the ascension.
True
The incarnational changes were permanent and irreversible.
The incarnational changes were permanent and irreversible.
False
In his glory, Jesus' glory was fully revealed to all people during his time on earth.
In his glory, Jesus' glory was fully revealed to all people during his time on earth.
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After the ascension, Jesus was again clothed with glory and sat on the throne of God as God only.
After the ascension, Jesus was again clothed with glory and sat on the throne of God as God only.
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The diagram from Brash-Punsell's book illustrates the biblical picture of God becoming incarnate as man and then becoming fully God.
The diagram from Brash-Punsell's book illustrates the biblical picture of God becoming incarnate as man and then becoming fully God.
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Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man.
Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man.
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The Son of God did not become human.
The Son of God did not become human.
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Immutability means there can be absolutely no change of any kind.
Immutability means there can be absolutely no change of any kind.
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Hebrews 1:10 talks about leaders changing over time.
Hebrews 1:10 talks about leaders changing over time.
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Jesus Christ's deity changed when he became human.
Jesus Christ's deity changed when he became human.
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The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ is not immutable.
The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ is not immutable.
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According to Timothy's words, Jesus is a mediator between God and humans, but only as God.
According to Timothy's words, Jesus is a mediator between God and humans, but only as God.
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In the glorified state, Jesus is no longer fully human.
In the glorified state, Jesus is no longer fully human.
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Jesus' purpose in being a man who is still God is solely for redemption.
Jesus' purpose in being a man who is still God is solely for redemption.
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The resurrected body of Jesus was not able to move through closed doors or take food.
The resurrected body of Jesus was not able to move through closed doors or take food.
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In heaven, Jesus is only seen as the Lamb of God and not as the God-man.
In heaven, Jesus is only seen as the Lamb of God and not as the God-man.
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Jesus' glorified body is temporary and will change again in the future.
Jesus' glorified body is temporary and will change again in the future.
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Jesus prayed to God the Father for wisdom all night.
Jesus prayed to God the Father for wisdom all night.
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Angels did not minister unto Jesus when he was in conflict with the devil for 40 days in the wilderness.
Angels did not minister unto Jesus when he was in conflict with the devil for 40 days in the wilderness.
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Jesus could have called 10,000 angels to rescue him, but he chose not to.
Jesus could have called 10,000 angels to rescue him, but he chose not to.
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Jesus' prayers were not real, but rather just an example to his disciples.
Jesus' prayers were not real, but rather just an example to his disciples.
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Jesus did not need to pray to the Father for wisdom because he was already all-knowing.
Jesus did not need to pray to the Father for wisdom because he was already all-knowing.
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Jesus was not physically and emotionally strained after 40 days in the wilderness.
Jesus was not physically and emotionally strained after 40 days in the wilderness.
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Jesus Christ's prayers were not real, but rather a mere setting of a good example.
Jesus Christ's prayers were not real, but rather a mere setting of a good example.
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Christ, as the son of God, was not made a little lower than the angels.
Christ, as the son of God, was not made a little lower than the angels.
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The theanthropic person of Jesus Christ is a portrait of two separate persons, one human and one divine.
The theanthropic person of Jesus Christ is a portrait of two separate persons, one human and one divine.
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Jesus Christ's divine and human characteristics are in competition with each other.
Jesus Christ's divine and human characteristics are in competition with each other.
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The Kelsedon Creed declares that the two natures of Christ were united with mixture and change.
The Kelsedon Creed declares that the two natures of Christ were united with mixture and change.
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The hypostatic union refers to the separation of Christ's human and divine natures.
The hypostatic union refers to the separation of Christ's human and divine natures.
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The Council of Chalcedon provided a definitive explanation of the separation of the human and divine in Christ.
The Council of Chalcedon provided a definitive explanation of the separation of the human and divine in Christ.
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The chart from James Buswell's systematic theology discusses the different political parties of the time.
The chart from James Buswell's systematic theology discusses the different political parties of the time.
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Eutychianism is a view that seeks to mix divine and human in a way that reduces both.
Eutychianism is a view that seeks to mix divine and human in a way that reduces both.
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The church sought to formulate a statement about Christ that would deny His true and proper humanity.
The church sought to formulate a statement about Christ that would deny His true and proper humanity.
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The Chalcedon Council sought to combine humanity and deity in a way that would result in a third thing, neither human nor divine.
The Chalcedon Council sought to combine humanity and deity in a way that would result in a third thing, neither human nor divine.
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The failure to combine the elements of Christ's nature properly would result in a correct understanding of Christology.
The failure to combine the elements of Christ's nature properly would result in a correct understanding of Christology.
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The statement drafted by the Chalcedon Council was intended to take care of the union of deity and humanity in one person.
The statement drafted by the Chalcedon Council was intended to take care of the union of deity and humanity in one person.
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The early church was not concerned with affirming the proper distinction of deity and humanity in the one person of Christ.
The early church was not concerned with affirming the proper distinction of deity and humanity in the one person of Christ.
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The church's formulation of a statement about Christ was driven by a desire to reduce His deity and humanity.
The church's formulation of a statement about Christ was driven by a desire to reduce His deity and humanity.
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The Chalcedon Council's statement about Christ was intended to be a temporary solution to the Christological debates.
The Chalcedon Council's statement about Christ was intended to be a temporary solution to the Christological debates.
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Study Notes
The Incarnation of God
- God becomes incarnate as a man and then ascends to heaven as God
- The biblical picture is of God becoming the God-man, then the God-man returning to God
- This process involves temporary changes, including:
- Change in dwelling place: from heaven to earth
- Change in possessions: from riches to poverty
- Change in glory: from glory to obscurity
The God-Man
- Jesus is fully God and fully man
- He has two natures: human and divine
- These natures are united without mixture, without change, without division, and without separation (Kelsedon Creed)
Humanity of Jesus
- Jesus was fully human, with a human body and human limitations
- He was dependent on prayer and was strengthened by angels
- He was tempted and suffered like humans do
- He was humble and obedient to the Father's will
Deity of Jesus
- Jesus is fully God, with divine attributes and power
- He has always existed as God, and is the creator of the universe
- He is the Lord of glory, and has the power to forgive sins and raise the dead
The Theanthropic Person
- Jesus is a single person with both human and divine natures
- He is not divided into two persons, but is a unified whole
- He is 100% human and 100% divine, with no change or mixture of his natures
Historical Debates
- Different views have emerged throughout history on the nature of Jesus, including:
- Adoptionism: Jesus was adopted as the Son of God
- Docetism: Jesus was not fully human
- Eutychianism: Jesus' human and divine natures were mixed
- The Council of Chalcedon formulated the orthodox view of Jesus as fully human and fully divine
Implications
- The hypostatic union of Jesus' human and divine natures is a mystery that is difficult to understand
- The unity of Jesus' person is essential to our understanding of salvation and the mediatorial work of Christ
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Understanding the concept of God and humanity in Christianity, including the idea of God becoming incarnate as man and ascending to heaven.
