A. Person

1. Deity

Jesus is called God, claimed to be God, does things only God can do, and possesses exclusive attributes of deity. (Heb 1:8; Jn 10:30-33; 1:3; Mt 14:33; 18:20; Col 1)

 

2. Incarnation

The pre-existent Christ became man. (Jn 1:1; 1:14; 8:58)

 

3. Humanity

Jesus was fully human. (Lk 2:11-12, 52; 9:22; Gal 4:4)                 

B. Work

1. Life

Jesus' life was sinless, lived in dependence upon the Father.

(Heb 4:15; Jn 5:30; Phil 2; Heb 2:14)

 

2. Death         

His death was not for His own sins, but for ours, as a ransom or substitute, propitiating the just wrath of God.

(Mt 20:28; I Pt 3:18; I Cor 15:3; II Cor 5:21; I Jn 2:2)

 

3. Resurrection

Jesus was resurrected from the dead according to plan.

(Mt 12:40; Jn 20; Ac 1:3; I Cor 15:4-8; Rm 1:4;)

 

4. Ascension

Jesus ascended to the right hand of the Father (Ac 1:9-11)

 

5. Present Ministry

Jesus is interceeding for believers in heaven, ruling over the Church, empowering believers. (Heb 8:1; Eph 1:19-22; 5:26; Jn 15)

 

6. Future Ministry

Jesus will return to judge and rule over the world.

(Heb 1:2, 13; 2:8; II Cor 5:10; Rev 20:11-15; Jn 5:27-29)