4 Perceptions (L's) of Christ
What is the 1st L, and what is wrong with the reasoning that some people give?
Liar, if Jesus lied how could he be moral. Only someone who was moral would give the kind of teachings that He did. The apostles would not have died for a lie.
He draws parallels between him and the manna God gave the Israelites in the desert in Exodus. It show that Jesus is the only thing that will fill you up and satisfy you fully. Also points to communion and his body and blood.
How was Mary related to Lazarus?
Brother and Sister
How is Jesus King?
Rules world ex: Mt. 28:18
How is Jesus a priest?
He made sacrifices and praised God.
What is the 2nd L, and what is wrong with the reasoning that some give?
Lunatic, limitation of psychoanalysis, life and teaching seems reasonable
What does Jesus mean when he says he is the Light of the World?
He says that he is the one who will fulfill all of God's plans not only for the Jews, but for the Gentiles also. This is the fulfill prophecies about Jesus testifying about God.
Who ordered Jesus's crucifixion?
Pontius Pilot
What is the definition of Incarnation OR what does it mean in latin
The act of Jesus as God coming down and taking the form of human likeness OR "in the flesh"
How is Jesus a prophet?
Preaches God's word, ex: Heb. 1:1-2
What is the 3rd L, and what is wrong with the reasoning for this?
Legend, Timing acceptability of the 4 gospels, 40 years. Legends never occur over short periods of time.
what does Jesus mean when he says he is the Door?
In old times sheep were kept in pens and shepherd went into the pen by the door. Jesus is saying that only by the door(Him) will someone like a pastor or witness enter to guide the sheep.
What problem did the Jews have with Pilot's inscription on the cross?
It said "King of the Jews" and they wanted it to say "He claimed to be the king of the Jews."
Define exaltation in accordance with the Bible and provide an example in Christ's works.
Christ fully uses divine power in His human nature.
All of Christ's miracles.
Define Unio Personalis.
2 in 1. 100% God and Man
What is the correct identification (L) of Jesus, and give one piece of evidence to back your claim?
LORD, Romans ability, trustworthiness of Gospel and other sources, etc.
What does Jesus mean when he says he is the Good Shepherd?
We are the sheep and He is the Shepherd, and he will protect us no matter what. It also means that the shepherd will give his life for the sheep no matter what (sounds familiar).
Who first saw Jesus alive on Sunday?
Mary Magdalene
Define humiliation in accordance with the Bible and provide example in Christ's work.
Christ didn't always use divine powers in His human nature. Not coming off the cross, not feeding himself in the wilderness, ect.
What are the 3 Omni's and what are their meanings.
Omniscient, All knowing
Omnipresent, everywhere at all times
Omnipotent, All powerful
Give me all 4 L's and the arguments that people give for each.
Lair, he lied about being divine. Lunatic, was deranged and self-deceived. Legend, never claimed to be God, evolved over long periods of time. Lord, Jesus is the son of God and is part of the trinity.
What are the 5 I Am Statements?
Bread of Life, Light of World, The Door, Good Shepherd, Resurrection and Life.
The Mary's, women weren't a high class in that time and it showed the resurrection story was not created or fabricated.
What are the 2 natures of Christ and the importance of both?
God, keep God's law perfectly and be a sufficient ransom, came down from omnipotence to die on a cross.
Man, in order to be under law and suffer and die, shows his willingness to become a servant that we should imitate.
What is the difference between passive and active Obedience in Jesus's ministry?
Active: obeying God's law perfectly
Passive: Willingness to endure suffering on our behalf