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What is the primary focus of Christology?
What is the primary focus of Christology?
What is one belief associated with the Docetists mentioned in the text?
What is one belief associated with the Docetists mentioned in the text?
Who is Pontius Pilate questioning in Matthew 27:22 according to the text?
Who is Pontius Pilate questioning in Matthew 27:22 according to the text?
In the context of Christology, what are the two major divisions mentioned in the text?
In the context of Christology, what are the two major divisions mentioned in the text?
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What was the belief of the Arians regarding Christ?
What was the belief of the Arians regarding Christ?
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The Ebionites denied which aspect of Christ's identity?
The Ebionites denied which aspect of Christ's identity?
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Which group divided Christ's nature into two persons according to the text?
Which group divided Christ's nature into two persons according to the text?
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What was the belief of the Eutychians regarding Christ's nature?
What was the belief of the Eutychians regarding Christ's nature?
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According to the Orthodox view presented in the text, how is Jesus Christ defined?
According to the Orthodox view presented in the text, how is Jesus Christ defined?
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Who founded the group known as the Arians?
Who founded the group known as the Arians?
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The study of the doctrine of Christ is known as Soteriology.
The study of the doctrine of Christ is known as Soteriology.
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Pontius Pilate asked the Jewish people what to do with Jesus who is called the Messiah.
Pontius Pilate asked the Jewish people what to do with Jesus who is called the Messiah.
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The Docetists believed that Jesus only appeared to be a man but was not really human.
The Docetists believed that Jesus only appeared to be a man but was not really human.
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The heresy of Docetism was founded by Marcion in the 4th century.
The heresy of Docetism was founded by Marcion in the 4th century.
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The Ebionites believed that Christ was God before the Holy Spirit descended on Him during His baptism.
The Ebionites believed that Christ was God before the Holy Spirit descended on Him during His baptism.
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The Arians believed that Christ was the greatest of all divine created beings.
The Arians believed that Christ was the greatest of all divine created beings.
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Apollinarius II strongly supported the doctrines of Arianism.
Apollinarius II strongly supported the doctrines of Arianism.
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The Nestorians believed in the complete unity of Christ's divine and human nature.
The Nestorians believed in the complete unity of Christ's divine and human nature.
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The Eutychians believed that Christ's nature was fully divine and human.
The Eutychians believed that Christ's nature was fully divine and human.
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According to the Orthodox view, Jesus Christ is defined as fully man but not fully God.
According to the Orthodox view, Jesus Christ is defined as fully man but not fully God.
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Study Notes
Christology
- The study of the doctrine of Christ
- Focuses on the nature of Jesus Christ
- Examines his divinity and humanity
Docetism
- A belief that Jesus Christ only appeared to be human
- Docetists state that Jesus was not truly human
- A heresy that was refuted by early Church theologians
Matthew 27:22
- The text specifically states Pontius Pilate questioned the Jewish people about Jesus' fate
Major Divisions in Christology
- Two major divisions in Christology:
- **Theological Anthropology:**Focuses on the nature of Christ's humanity.
- **Theological Christology:**Focuses on the nature of Christ's divinity.
Arianism
- A belief that Christ was the greatest of all divine created beings
- Argued that Christ was not coequal with God the Father
- Founded by Arius
Ebionites
- Denied Christ's divinity
- Believed Jesus was a human prophet
- Rejected the concept of Christ's pre-existence
Nestorianism
- Divided Christ's nature into two separate persons: divine and human
Eutychianism
- Argued for a single, unified nature that was fully divine and human, but not separate
Orthodox Christology
- Defines Jesus Christ as fully God and fully man
- This doctrine states that Jesus is both divine and human in a single, unified person
Corrections
- Pontius Pilate questioning the Jewish people is not mentioned in the context of the Messiah.
- The Docetists were not founded by Marcion in the 4th century.
- The Ebionites did not believe that Christ was God before the Holy Spirit descended on him during his baptism.
- Apollinarius II did not strongly support the doctrines of Arianism.
- The Nestorians did not believe in the complete unity of Christ's divine and human nature.
- The Orthodox view of Jesus Christ defines him as fully God and fully man, not fully man but not fully God.
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Test your knowledge on the study of the doctrine of Christ and the doctrine of salvation, including key concepts like Christ and Logos. Explore important questions throughout history about Jesus Christ and different perspectives on his identity.
