Unit 4 – Doctrine of Jesus Christ

What two images of Christ appear in Revelation 5?

The Lion of Judah and a bloody Lamb.

What does the Lion and Lamb paradox in Revelation 5 reveal?

The great humiliation and great exaltation of Christ's life.

How are Christ's person and work represented in the Old Testament tabernacle?

Typologically.

How is solomn described in relation to Christ in Matthew 12:42?

As a greater solomn.

Who or what was the rock in the wilderness according to 1 Corinthians 10:4?

Christ.

What role did Melchizedek hold according to Hebrews 7:1-3?

Priest.

Why was the bronze serpent lifted up in John 3:14?

To save the Israelites.

What is the heart of the Christian faith regarding the hypostatic union?

The belief that Jesus is fully God and fully human.

How many natures does Christ have in one person?

Two natures.

What terms describe how Christ's two natures relate without compromising either?

Without mixture, confusion, separation, or division.

What does it mean for Jesus to be incarnate?

He has flesh, retaining all attributes of a human including a spirit/soul.

What does the name 'Immanuel' mean regarding Christ's divine nature?

God with us, retaining all attributes of God including omniscience and omnipresence.

Why did proclaiming Jesus as Lord get disciples in trouble and affect Pilate?

It asserted supreme allegiance above worldly authorities.

What did the title 'Son of Man' designate Jesus as according to Daniel?

The royal deity and Judge.

What are the three Old Testament types or offices of Christ?

Prophet, Priest, and King.

How did Jesus fulfill the office of Prophet beyond simply proclaiming the word?

He was the Word.

What is Christ's work as the Greatest High Priest right now?

He intercedes for His people at the right hand of the Father.

Where is Jesus currently seated holding the highest office in the universe?

At the right hand of God as King.

Why is the life of Christ as essential to our salvation as His death and resurrection?

His life fulfilled the goal of our creation and made Him our representative (Federal head).

What did Christ's sacrificial atonement pay in our place?

A debt to divine justice.

What is God's wrath in the context of judicial atonement?

The proper expression of His righteous judgement on sin.

How does the economic aspect of ransom describe our state before Christ?

We were slaves to sin for whom Christ bought freedom.

What does the bride price economic aspect of the atonement represent?

Jesus paid the price to purchase His Bride, the Church.

How is Christ's victorious atonement described militarily?

Precisely where Satan thinks he has triumphed, Christ is victorious.

What is the result of Christ's atonement regarding reconciliation?

God brings us to Himself and reconciles us with Christ.

What has been conquered according to the section on the Resurrection?

Death.

What is proved true by Christ's resurrection?

His Godship.

What hope do believers have because our Savior lives?

We can look forward to our own resurrection.

What does the Ascension mark the beginning of?

The victory of the Kingdom of Heaven over the entire world.

What two ongoing or future roles does Christ have following the Ascension?

He mediates to God on our behalf, and He will return.