The branch of Christian theology relating to the person, nature, and role of Christ. For questions about the life of Jesus, use [life-of-jesus].
Questions tagged [christology]
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What is the difference between Apollinarianism and Eutychianism?
Both Apollinaris and Eutychius believed in one divine subject Christology that the only and whole person of Christ is a divine person, the Logos. Not a divine-humane person. Their Christology were condemned at Constantinople (381) and Chalcedon…
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How did Jesus figure out he is God?
Did Jesus always have explicit knowledge that he is God? Or, did he figure out he is God by reading the old testament, and realizing the prophecies were about him? Or some other means? And, how did he know that he knew, instead of it being a…
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"Christ is risen. He is risen indeed" - What is the actual meaning?
There is a common saying, "Christ is risen. He is risen indeed." What is the bible meaning? And what does this mean from the perspective of a person who is alive on this earth today? How can this help the person?
I've often heard this means a…
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In Psalms 2:7, does the expression 'this day' forbid the thought that Jesus is eternal?
Psalms 2:7: 'Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee'
Does the expression 'this day' forbid the thought that Jesus is eternal?
Sorry for being not an expert, but that expression makes me think that the relation between Jesus and God was…
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Core teaching of Christianity
I would like to know what is the core principle/teaching of Christianity in one or two (not strictly) lines.
I come from a Hindu background. So, in Hinduism, it says everything came from Brahman which is having force and consciousness in it latent.…
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How is it possible to trace the beginning of Jesus' divinity chronologically?
Saint Ignatius was bishop of Antioch in Syria between 68 and 100 or 107, a disciple of the apostle John. He also knew Saint Paul and was the successor of Saint Peter in the church in Antioch. According to Eusebius of Caesarea, Ignatius was the third…
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Was Jesus mortal?
Jesus did not have a sin nature and he never sinned during His life. For the wages of sin is death. Since He never sinned he should not have to die...on the cross He laid down His life...He did die but His death was not required therefore it paid…
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Why is Jesus portrayed as White in media?
How did it come about that Jesus was portrayed as White in media?
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What is the Biblical evidence in favor of a pre-incarnate Jesus?
What is the Biblical evidence that Jesus did exist prior to his conception in Mary's womb by the Holy Spirit?
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