Basic Christology - Review Questions (ANSWERS)

  1. What is Christology?
    The study of Christ.
  2. When studying about the person of Jesus Christ, what are three pairs of words to remember?
    Truly God, truly man, and one Person, or hypostatic union.
  3. Which Scripture portion provided the basis for our study of the person of Jesus Christ?
    Philippians 2:6-11.
  4. To what does "the form of God" refer?
    The essence of being.
  5. How did Jesus claim equality with God?
    He claimed to do the works of God; He claimed to have power to give life to others; He claimed that all judgment was committed to Him; He insisted that He should be honored even as the Father is honored.
  6. What likeness did Jesus share with us? Or how was He like us?
    He had a physical body with a human nature.
  7. What is meant by the "hypostatic union"?
    The doctrine that Jesus was truly God, truly man, and one person.
  8. How did Jesus demonstrate this union?
    He slept during the storm, and rebuked the wind and the waves; He was hungry, and cursed the fig tree so that it withered; He didn't know the hour of His coming, but told Peter what He would do.
  9. Can you explain the person of Christ?
    No. It's a mystery.
  10. What is the meaning of "Jesus"?
    Savior.
  11. Summarize "the mind of Christ" in three words. He humbled Himself.
  12. What were the two great past works of Christ?
    Creation, and redemption.
  13. What is the meaning of "redemption"?
    The paying of a price, and to loose, or set free.
  14. What is Jesus doing on earth and in heaven today?
    Indwelling, and interceding.
  15. How should believers live the Christian life?
    By faith.
  16. What is the role of Jesus as High Priest and Advocate?
    As our High Priest, He intercedes for us; as Advocate, He is our defense attorney.
  17. Summarize the present work of Christ in two words.
    Indwelling and interceding.
  18. What are three indisputable facts about the second coming of Jesus Christ?
    His return will be personal, glorious, and sudden or unexpected.
  19. What are three truths related to His kingdom?
    His kingdom is eternal, heavenly, and spiritual.
  20. Summarize the future work of Christ in two words.
    Return and reign.