Category Archives: Christology
O Wonder of Wonders: There Will Be Blood
The manger and Mount Calvary are separated only by the years it took to get from one to the other, for Christ’s mission concerned both places. “Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of … Continue reading
Filed under Christology, Cross, Gospel, Hebrews, Letter to the
O Wonder of Wonders: God’s Son Born A Man
Growing up I used to wonder why God sent his Son to become a man. It’s an important question to ponder, and the Bible gives us the answer: “Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise … Continue reading
Filed under Christology, Hebrews, Letter to the
The Exalted Status of Jesus in Galatians 1:1-5
The opening of Paul’s first letter, Galatians, has a high view of Jesus. I see five christological points to make: (1) Jesus is more than a mere man. Paul contrasts his apostleship as being “not from men nor through man” … Continue reading
Filed under Christology, Early Church, Galatians
The Word is Flesh: A Reflection on the Incarnation
You can read my article for the September issue of Lucid Magazine here.
Filed under Christology, John, Gospel of, Personal
A One-Verse Summary of the Farewell Discourse
In John 13–16, Jesus speaks on a variety of topics to his disciples. He talks about humility, servanthood, a coming betrayal, the commandment of love, going to the Father, revealing the Father, the promise of answered prayer, sending the Holy … Continue reading
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Forever the God-Man
There’s a verse in Colossians that reminds us of the ongoing (and never-ending) incarnate state of Jesus Christ. “For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form” (Col 2:9). Notice the present tense “lives.” Paul … Continue reading
Filed under Christology, Hope
