Jesus' Deity
According to Scripture, was Jesus present and active in creation?
YES
What is a Christophany?
A pre-incarnate appearance of Christ.
What phrase characterized the office of Prophet
"Thus says the Lord"
Why is Jesus compared to the Passover lamb?
Because his blood brings salvation
What does the term peccability refer to?
Whether Jesus was able to sin.
Why can’t Jesus be a created being and still be fully God?
He would be less than equal to God
True or False: The Old Testament always clearly identifies Christophanies as Jesus.
False
Which Old Testament figure foreshadows Jesus as priest and king?
Melchizedek
What are two biblical proofs that Jesus rose bodily from the dead?
He was recognized, ate food, appeared to many, and later ascended
Approximately how many Old Testament prophecies did Jesus fulfill?
300+
Jesus' Baptism and Transfiguration
What is the proper rule for using typology when interpreting Scripture?
Typology should be used only where Scripture points to it.
What two things do Jesus' genealogies prove?
How does Jesus’ obedience as the “true and better Adam” affect humanity?
His obedience brings life rather than death.
Who are the five women mentioned in the genealogies of Jesus?
Why did Jewish leaders attempt to stone Jesus during his ministry?
He claimed equality with God
What are two ways that Adam is a "type" of Christ?
Both are representatives of humanity (headship), Both changed the eternal destinies of mankind through one act.
What are two ways that Jesus is better than the Levitical (Aaronic) Priesthood?
He is sinless, his sacrifice is once for all, he intercedes eternally
Where is Jesus now, and what is he currently doing?
He is seated at the right hand of the Father, ruling and interceding, and waiting until his enemies be made a footstool for his feet
Why is the peccability debate still important for understanding Jesus?
It affects how we understand Jesus’ temptations and how he relates to us.
What are two doctrines that fall apart if Jesus is not eternally preexistent? Explain
Trinity, creation, incarnation, atonement, salvation, etc.
Name two indicators of a possible Christophany and give one Old Testament example.
receiving worship, speaking as God, being identified as the "angel of the Lord"
E.g. Jacob wrestling the angel, fourth figure in the fiery furnace, angel of the lord appearing to Gideon, Hagar, or Manoah
Name the three offices Jesus fulfills and explain what problem each one solves.
Prophet: Solves ignorance by revealing God’s truth
Priest: Solves guilt by offering atonement
King: Solves moral decay by ruling and restoring order
Give two ways Jesus’ bodily resurrection gives believers hope for the future.
It guarantees believers’ future bodily resurrection, gives hope in times of physical pain, and assures Jesus' victory over sin and death.
Explain what Jesus’ fulfillment of messianic prophecy reveals about God’s sovereign plan.
It shows that God sovereignly planned and fulfilled salvation through history, demonstrating his faithfulness and control over redemption.