The Basics
What is Christology?
The study of Jesus Christ
What are the two types of False Teachers?
Arianism and Docetism
What is the Incarnation?
God the Son wrapping himself in flesh and becoming human
How many "Wise Men" where there?
Number not given in scripture. Some traditions say 12
Who are Jesus' earthly parents?
Joseph and Mary
Explain how "The Word", "Logos", and "Jesus" are connected
The Word is Jesus and in Greek "The Word" is "Logos". So Jesus is the Logos = "The Word"
What do Docetists/Docetism believe?
That anything material is evil and anything spiritual or spirit is good
What is the purpose of the Incarnation?
The Son of God came in the flesh in order to be the Savior of mankind
What two natures is Jesus recognized in?
God and Man
Who is Herod?
Roman client king or just Roman king
What is the origin of the word "Logos"?
Greek
What do Arianists/Arianism believe?
They believe that Chris was a created being that God created and that they are not equal or coexistent
Was it necessary for Jesus to be born under the law in order for the incarnation to happen?
Yes
What 3 gifts did the "Wise Men" bring and what did each gift symbolize?
Gold: Symbol of kingship on earth
Frankincense: Symbol of deity
Myrrh: Symbol of death or suffering
What horrible thing did King Herod do during the time Jesus' was born and why?
King Herod sent that all babies under 2yrs old to be killed because he did not want to lose his power and place as king
What book and chapter is the bible verse where John writes "The Word was with God.. The Word was God...?"
John 1:1-5
Which false teacher believes that Jesus did not come in an earthly body but instead was a spirit?
Docetism
Was it necessary for the Savior to shed his blood for this forgiveness of sins in order for the incarnation to happen?
Yes
John 1:14 says "..The Word became flesh and dwelt akong us..."
What is the Greek word for "Dwelt"?
Skenoo
Joseph was warned by an angel in a dream before Herod's order to flee Bethlehem to where..??
What is "Logos"?
The inspired word of God, his breath.
Or when God spoke and through the logos the world was created and there was power in the logos
What two religious orders believe in Arianism today?
The Church of Jesus Christ Latter- Day Saints (Mormons)
And Jehovah Witnesses
True or False:
1. The Incarnation was Jesus' beginning
2. The Incarnation was necessary for salvation
1. False
2. True
What are the 5 truths about the Incarnation?
1. The Incarnation was not Jesus' beginning
2. The Incarnation shows Jesus' humility
3. The Incarnation fulfills the prophecy
4. The Incarnation is mysterious
5. The Incarnation is necessary for salvation
What are two main theories from scholars regarding the things we don't see the gospel writers include?
1. Death, abandonment, or divorce of Joseph
2. Jesus, the carpenter