80 Questions
According to Shinianism, Jesus' birth was normal and he had a normal father and mother.
True
Unitarianism considers Jesus to be worthy of worship.
False
The Council of Nicaea in 325 AD affirmed Jesus' divinity.
True
According to the New Testament, Jesus was not fully human.
False
Jesus' dependence on God was limited to his human nature.
False
The New Testament portrays Jesus as having divine rights to judge mankind and forgive sins.
True
Shinianism and Unitarianism have similar views on Jesus' divinity.
True
Jesus' humanity reduced his divinity according to Shinianism.
True
According to the speaker, it is possible to affirm Christ's divinity but not his deity.
False
The speaker claims that men often deny both aspects of Christ's deity and humanity.
False
The article by Demarest in Christianity Today discusses four modern Christologies.
False
The speaker affirms that Christ is both divine and human.
True
The speaker recommends referencing Wayne House's charts for information on false views of Christ.
True
According to Charles Briggs, Jesus is divine and deity.
True
The speaker believes that the distinction between divinity and deity is based on the age of the writer.
True
The article 'The Man Christ Jesus' was written by Ivan French, a stranger to the speaker.
False
The speaker thinks that liberals may try to redefine the terms divinity and deity to deny Christ's completeness or genuineness.
True
The speaker asked the students to read the article 'The Man Christ Jesus' because it was poorly written.
False
The speaker encourages the audience to question him about Christ's deity after the lecture.
True
The article 'The Man Christ Jesus' focuses on the divinity of Christ.
False
The 'I am' statements in the New Testament indicate Jesus' humanity.
False
The speaker believes that Jesus' teaching and declarations affirm his humanity.
False
Ivan French wrote the article 'The Man Christ Jesus' after teaching the life of Christ for 5 years.
False
The speaker believes that Ivan French's article is poorly written due to his personal connection with the author.
False
In Roman circles, public worship was a personal affair.
False
Romans were allowed to worship any god they wanted in public worship.
False
Christians were allowed to worship their own god in Roman society.
False
Arianism affirms the divinity of Christ.
False
The deity of Christ is a non-essential aspect of Christianity.
False
The New Testament portrays Jesus as a created being.
False
Unitarianism considers Jesus to be divine.
False
The deity of Christ was not opposed in the early Christian era.
False
Jesus' life was a pattern for others to follow because he explicitly said 'imitate me'.
False
The speaker denies the genuineness of Jesus' humanity.
False
If you deny Jesus' divinity, you are considered an Ebionist.
True
The New Testament portrays Jesus as fully human but not fully divine.
False
Dividing Jesus' person leads to Docetism.
False
The article 'Jesus' implicit claim to deity in his parables' can be found in the Trinity Journal of Spring 1991.
True
Confusing Jesus' nature leads to Arianism.
False
Denying Jesus' dependence on God is a characteristic of Unitarianism.
False
The host of heaven are shown to worship the Father, not the Son.
False
Philippians 2 mentions forcing someone to bow the knee in submission.
True
There is no distinction between worship of submission and worship of adoration.
False
Hebrews 1:6 mentions the angels worshiping the Son.
True
Revelation 5:18-14 is a passage that discusses the host of heaven worshiping the Son.
True
The passage emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between worship of submission and worship of adoration.
True
The speaker believes that there is no real allegiance or obeisance in worship of submission.
True
The speaker believes that a redeemed heart is a response to the worship of submission.
False
The speaker claims that Jesus satisfies all the needs of an individual.
True
Jesus is presented as the Son of Man but not as the Son of God.
False
The speaker believes that advancing oneself is a humble act.
False
The speaker quotes H.D. Macdonald in the discussion about Christ.
False
The speaker views self-advancing statements as a sign of humility.
False
Jesus is portrayed as pointing to the truth and to himself in the Bible.
True
Rugby is a game that allows for boasting and self-advancing on the sidelines.
False
The speaker views Christ's statements as self-advancing and proud.
False
The Bible School in Birmingham, Alabama is also known as South Eastern Bible Institute.
True
The article the speaker has is in defense of post-millennialism.
False
Matthew 16 says Jesus will build his church, which was already established at that time.
False
Angels are dispatched by God in Matthew 13 to spread the gospel.
False
The writers of the Bible modified their writings to avoid offending their audience.
False
When the audience heard 'believe in God, believe also in me', they were infuriated.
False
The speaker teaches that Christ is only human, not divine.
False
The speaker makes a distinction between divinity and deity based on the age of the writer.
False
The confession of the deity of Christ is a threat to monotheism.
False
The speaker believes that it is possible to affirm Christ's divinity but not his deity.
False
The speaker claims that reaction towards Christ is a reaction towards God the Father.
True
The New Testament portrays Jesus as having divine rights to judge mankind and forgive sins.
True
Philip's question in John 14:7 is 'show us the Father'.
True
The speaker believes that Jesus' teaching and declarations affirm his divinity.
True
Jesus' response to Philip's question is 'you have seen me, you have seen the Father'.
True
The speaker believes that the distinction between divinity and deity is based on biblical grounds.
True
The apostles were still alive when the canon of scriptures was complete.
False
The book written about Christ is a book of men, not a book of God.
False
People responded to Christ's teachings only after his resurrection.
False
The speaker claims that the prophecy fulfilled by Christ resulted in the book being written.
True
The resurrection of Christ was the only distinctive fact about his life.
False
The speaker recommends referencing Michael Green's evangelism in the early church for information on Christ's divinity.
True
The Romans allowed Christians to worship their own god in public worship.
False
Religio referred to private worship, while superstitio referred to public worship in the early church.
False
Study Notes
Deity of Christ
- Denying the genuineness or completeness of Christ's deity is not affirming his deity, which leads to redefining it.
- Affirming Christ's divinity and deity are synonymous; both affirm his divine nature.
- Some may attempt to make a distinction between divinity and deity, but it's a semantic redefinition.
- Denying Christ's deity leads to false views of Christ, such as:
- Arianism: denies Christ's divinity, considering him a created being.
- Socinianism: denies Christ's divinity, emphasizing his humanity.
- Unitarianism: denies Christ's divinity, considering him a good man worthy of worship but not divine.
Implicit Claims to Deity
- Christ's implicit claims to deity include:
- Declaring his presence as God's presence.
- Asserting his divine rights to judge, forgive, and grant eternal life.
- Making statements that reverberate back to the Old Testament, such as "I am."
- These claims effectively destroy opposition to Christ's deity.
Humanity of Christ
- The article "The Man Christ Jesus" by Ivan French provides a concise and articulate presentation of Christ's humanity.
- The article highlights the tension between public and private worship in Roman circles, which led to the clash between Christianity and the authorities.
Opposition to Christ's Deity
- Theories opposed to Christ's deity have emerged throughout history, including Arianism, Socinianism, and Unitarianism.
- These theories aim to redefine Christ's nature, denying his divinity and humanity.
- The enemy of the cross, Satan, seeks to oppose Christ's deity, humanity, miracles, and teaching.
Study References
- Doriani's article "The Deity of Christ and the Synoptic Gospels" provides a comprehensive summary of the evidence for Christ's deity.
- Payne's article "Jesus' Implicit Claim to Deity in His Parables" (Trinity Journal, Spring 1991) offers a useful chart summarizing the evidence for Christ's deity.
- Wayne House's charts, "False Views on Christ," provide a concise overview of the opposition to Christ's deity.
Worship and Deity of Christ
- Deuteronomy 6:13: "You shall worship the Lord your God and serve him only" is a reference to Satan to be gone.
- This verse is often quoted by Jesus in the temptation, highlighting the importance of worshiping God alone.
Distinction between Worship of Submission and Worship of Adoration
- There is a difference between worship of submission and worship of adoration.
- Worship of submission is forced, whereas worship of adoration is a response of a redeemed heart.
- Philippians 2: Forced to bow the knee in submission, but there is a distinction between submission and adoration.
The Host of Heaven Worshiping the Son
- Hebrews 1:6: The host of heaven are shown to be worshiping the Son.
- Revelation 5:13-14: The four living creatures and the 24 elders fall down before the Lamb, worshiping him.
- Hebrews 1:6: "Let all the angels of God worship him" (Prototokos).
Jesus' Claims and Relationship with Angels
- Hebrews 1:2: Jesus is referred to as the Son, and his relationship with angels is described.
- Matthew 16:18: Jesus builds his church, and he is the personal construction project of Christ Jesus.
- Matthew 13:47-50: Jesus dispatches angels to remove evildoers from the kingdom.
The Writers' Acceptance of Christ's Deity
- The writers of the Bible, under inspiration, presented Jesus as God without hesitation.
- The writers and their readers did not modify or tone down Jesus' divine claims.
- They accepted Jesus as God, and this recognition was not a source of anger or offense.
Jesus' Claims and Satisfaction of Needs
- Jesus satisfies all needs, including felt needs.
- Jesus energetically preached himself, contrasting himself with his countrymen.
- He presented himself as the Son of Man, the Son of God.
Jesus' Self-Advancing and Deity
- Jesus' self-advancing statements (e.g., "I am the way, the truth, and the life") are not prideful, but rather a declaration of his deity.
- Reaction towards Christ is a reaction towards God the Father.
The Oneness of Christ with the Father
- Know him, you know God; see him, you see God; hate him, you hate God; honor him, you honor God.
- Receive him, you receive the Lord.
- Whoever receives one child in my name, receives me.
The Confession of the Deity of Christ
- The confession of the deity of Christ is not a threat to or in competition with monotheism.
- Berkow: The confession of the deity of Christ is not a confession that there's no monotheism.
The Resurrection and Prophecy
- The resurrection of Christ is not a legend, but a historical fact that confirms his deity.
- The prophecy of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection is a testament to his divinity.
- The fact that Jesus was worshiped while he was still alive sets him apart from any other figure.
A theological discussion on the importance of affirming the genuineness and completeness of Christ's deity, and the dangers of redefining or denying it.
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