Foundations of Faith and Mission
A Roundtable Discussion Series
Foundations Session 3: Who Is Jesus Christ?
Who exactly is Jesus, and why is his identity vital for us today? We’ll discuss Jesus’ uniqueness as the God-man and what it means for the world.
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Review
Here, the focus is on Christology, exploring the mystery of Christ’s incarnation and dual natures. It also challenges forms of over-contextualized approached, like Insider Movements, which risk compromising Christ’s identity.
- Scriptures:
- Philippians 2:5-11
- Colossians 1:15-20
- John 1:1-18
- Other Sources:
Discussion Questions
- How does Jesus’ identity inform our understanding of the Great Commission?
- How should we respond to those who say Jesus was merely a great, moral teacher?
- Did the incarnation involve a change in the divine nature of Christ?
- Why was it necessary for Jesus to become man?
Supplemental Resources
- Podcast: Tim Bertolet on Why the Ascension Matters for Missionaries
- Eternal Generation: An Introduction
- The Apostles’ Creed: In Jesus Christ
- Knowing Jesus: The Portrait of Jesus in Hebrews
- Humiliation and Exaltation: Christ’s Ascension
Further Reading
- The Unexpected Jesus – R.C. Sproul
- The Glory of Christ – John Owen
- Who Is Jesus? – Greg Gilbert
