THE DOCTRINE OF CHRIST

#3 in Gospel-Centered Foundations
Tim Cartwright

Various Passages

The Pre-Existence of Christ

• “Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.’” Genesis 1:26

The Humanity of Christ

• “Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way…” Matthew 1:18–20
• “Just as a champion weightlifter… Every temptation He faced, he faced to the end, and triumphed over it.” – Wayne Grudem

The Deity of Christ

• “For to us a child is born… and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God…” Isaiah 9:6
• “Yet for us there is one God… and one Lord, Jesus Christ…” 1 Corinthians 8:5–6

The Atonement of Christ

• “For all have sinned… and are justified by his grace as a gift…” Romans 3:23–26
• “In Christ God was reconciling the world to himself…” 2 Corinthians 5:18–19
• “The Son of Man came… to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45
• “One act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men.” Romans 5:18

The Resurrection of Christ

• “If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain…” 1 Corinthians 15:13–14
• This remarkable sequence of transformation offers the most convincing evidence of the resurrection.” – Philip Yancey

The Ascension of Christ

• “‘You will receive power…’ And he was lifted up…” Acts 1:8–9
• “Christ Jesus… is at the right hand of God… Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?” Romans 8:35–39

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