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Why the Incarnation, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ Matters

Theology for Life

As we begin the new year, let’s start out by focusing on Jesus. After all, there is no Christianity without him. Theology–what we believe about God–matters. Why? Because it shapes our life.

If we as Christians want to have the courage to stand in our post-Christian culture we need to become more theological–not less.

Now is not the time for a failure of nerve on our part. Now is the time for courage. To know what we believe and why. And then train others to do the same (2 Tim.2:2). In that spirit, let’s reflect on the Great love of God in which we now stand (see Romans 5:1-11).

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What Christians Believe About Jesus in 20 Minutes [Podcast]

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What do Christians believe about Jesus Christ? If you have ever wondered about this or would like a brief overview (20 min) of what the Bible teaches and why these doctrines matter, then this podcast is for you! In plain language we will discuss the deity and humanity of Christ along with implications for the life of the Christian.

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For more on the doctrine of Christ, see the excellent book by systematic theologian (and my former pastor) Erik Thoennes – Life’s Biggest Questions: What the Bible Says about the Things That Matter Most (Crossway 2011). Also, to explore the full breadth of the biblical data concerning the deity of Christ, see Putting Jesus in His Place: The Case for the Deity of Christ (Kregel 2007). If you would like a resource to help students begin to engage theology, see Welcome to College: A Christ-Follower’s Guide for the Journey.

If you enjoyed this topic / podcast, you would also enjoy our podcast – Why Theology Matters

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The Centrality of Christ

15He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. 17He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. (Col 1:15-20)

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More on the Evolution of God, Wright, and Colbert…

Earlier this Spring I led a seminar called “Who Really Invented Christianity?” in which we explore the claims and time line concerning the origins of Christianity which Wright discusses in the Evolution of God. You can check out the audio here…

It is very important that our apologetic efforts concentrate where it matters most–the person and claims of Jesus.

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Who Really Invented Christianity? (latest tC audio)

Every Christmas and Easter new releases hit the bookstores, provocative documentaries spring up on CNN and the Discovery channel, and special additions appear from Newsweek. The common theme? What else have “they” not been telling you about who Jesus really was or what Christianity really teaches?
* How do we know the Bible includes the right books?
* Did the early church invent Jesus’ divinity or did Jesus really claim to be divine?
* What did Christians believe before there was a Bible?
* Who got to decide what is ‘orthodox’ and what is ‘heresy’?
* Why didn’t Jesus write a book?
These are good questions. But contrary to the answers that show up in much of pop culture today about Jesus, a careful look at the historical evidence surrounding the origins of Christianity reveals that we can trust the writings of the New Testament and what they teach about the historical Jesus. Join Jonathan Morrow, as we embark on a journey back to the 1st century to discover the truth.