Questions tagged [christology]
The branch of Christian theology relating to the person, nature, and role of Christ. For questions about the life of Jesus, use [life-of-jesus].
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In Presbyterianism, what is the basis for a parallel between the office of deacon and Christ's priestly office?
In Presbyterianism, there are three "titles" that can be given to officers of a church:
Teaching elder (e.g., pastors)
Ruling elder
Deacon
Last weekend I heard something rather novel, at least to ...
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How do Biblical Unitarians interpret Malachi 3:1-5?
Malachi 3:1-5 (ESV):
“Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. And the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant in whom you ...
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How did Arius interpret Colossians 2:9?
Colossians 2:9
HCSB For the entire fullness of God’s
nature dwells bodily in Christ,
NASB: For in Him all the fullness of Deity
dwells in bodily form,
How did Arius interpret Colossians ...
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What is the difference between the way Catholics view The Blessed Virgin Mary and Unitarians view Jesus?
Reading chats and posts and such here with our BU friends I've noticed a thread that seems similar to the way Catholics view The Blessed Virgin Mary and Unitarians view Jesus. It seems like in both ...
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According to the Jehovah’s Witnesses, if Jesus Christ is not God why is He presented as the agent of creation?
John 1:3, "All things came into being by Him, and apart from Him (or without Him) NOTHING came into being that has come into being." Also Colossians 1:16-17, "For by Him all things were created, in ...
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Question about Psalm 2 (You are my Son, today I have begotten you)
Christians have understood Psalm 2:7 as a reference to Jesus as the begotten Son of God. But how could this be if Psalm 2 is God speaking to the King of Israel? The response is typically that this ...
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Atonement in Eastern Orthodoxy
The mainline protestant idea of Atonement is, as Luther himself put it, this:
Jesus Christ, our God and Lord, died for our sins and was raised again
for our justification (Romans 3:24–25). He ...
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What explains the similarities in appearance between Jesus and a certain angel?
The primary physical description for Jesus is Revelation 1:13-15. I noticed that this physical description is essentially identical to the angel in Daniel 10:5-6 (unnamed, maybe Gabe).
Each is/has:
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How does the Church of East view the Passion of Christ?
What is the understanding of the (Assyrian or Ancient) Church of the East on the Passion, considering their unique Christological doctrine?
Do they believe that God suffered on the cross?
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