Jesus’ Identity 08/08/21

Series: The Apostle’s Creed

Jesus’ Identity

Philippians 2:5-11

Recap

The Latin word Credo means “to believe.”  Creeds were statements about faith essentials. The Bible is our final authority, but we can find value in some historical creeds. 

The Apostle’s Creed is one of the oldest creeds and seeks to provide a summary account of the 12 Apostles’ teachings about Christ. 

The Apostle’s Creed focuses on the fact that Christians believe in a Triune God. 

Christology = the study of the Person, Nature and Work of Jesus. 

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord

Matthew 16:13-16

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who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, 

born of the Virgin Mary.

John 1:1-3, 14

Jesus has always been fully God, and he became fully man. 

Luke 1:1-3

Today’s Takeaways

Understanding the person of Jesus can guard you from heretical teaching.

The God-Man Jesus enables us to understand the nature of God and the intended nature of man. 

Hebrews 1:1-3

The fact that God the Son came to earth reveals the love of God for humanity.

Philippians 2:5-11