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Study 17 of 19

Jesus Christ, the God-Man Saviour

Distinct divine and human natures are united in the one sinless person of Christ.

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Synopsis

In chapter 17, Sequeira examines jesus christ, the god-man saviour within the larger question of Christ’s humanity and the everlasting gospel. He is fully divine and genuinely human, united in one person. Confusing them can diminish either His real humanity or His true divinity. No. He assumed humanity without ceasing to be divine. It denies either the divine Saviour or His real solidarity with humanity. The study invites the reader to test the author’s argument with Scripture and apply it without losing either Christ’s sinlessness or the priority of grace.

Key points

  • He is fully divine and genuinely human, united in one person.
  • Confusing them can diminish either His real humanity or His true divinity.
  • No. He assumed humanity without ceasing to be divine.
  • It denies either the divine Saviour or His real solidarity with humanity.
  • Our explanation must remain within revelation rather than pretending to exhaust God’s mystery.
  • The One who represents our humanity is also the divine source of saving life.

Key texts

  • John 1:1–14
  • Colossians 2:9
  • Philippians 2:6–11

Chapter reading

Chapter 17 · Read this chapter

    Put it into practice

    • Read chapter 17 before answering and compare the argument with John 1:1–14.
    • Write your own explanation before revealing the model answer.
    • Discuss one practical implication with your study group and pray for a Christ-centered response.
    1. Comprehension

      1. What two truths about Jesus must be affirmed together?

    2. Doctrinal Clarity

      2. Why does the chapter keep Christ’s two natures distinct?

    3. Contrast

      3. Does incarnation mean that Christ stopped being God?

    4. Comprehension

      4. What does the chapter identify as the error of reducing Jesus to only one side?

    5. Doctrinal Clarity

      5. Why should the mystery of incarnation not be forced into a merely human formula?

    6. Application

      6. How does the God-Man unite assurance and worship?

    7. Scripture

      7. Read John 1:1–14. What does this passage contribute to the chapter’s teaching on jesus christ, the god-man saviour? Cite a specific phrase and explain its context.

    8. Scripture

      8. Read Colossians 2:9. What does this passage contribute to the chapter’s teaching on jesus christ, the god-man saviour? Cite a specific phrase and explain its context.

    9. Scripture

      9. Read Philippians 2:6–11. What does this passage contribute to the chapter’s teaching on jesus christ, the god-man saviour? Cite a specific phrase and explain its context.

    10. Application

      10. How would you explain this truth to a discouraged church member: He is fully divine and genuinely human, united in one person.?

    11. Application

      11. What mistaken conclusion should you avoid when applying this chapter’s teaching: Our explanation must remain within revelation rather than pretending to exhaust God’s mystery.?

    12. Application

      12. Name one change in your prayer, Bible study, or ministry that follows from this principle: The One who represents our humanity is also the divine source of saving life.