The Hermeneutics of Christology

Question 1

What is Christology from above/below?

Answer 1

Christology from above = starting point of church’s proclamation regarding the Christ

Christology from below = starts from historical investigation to enquire who Jesus is

Question 2

According to Christopher Wright, how is Jesus to be interpreted against biblical theology?

Answer 2

• Jesus completes the story the OT tells (historical-narrative)
• Jesus fulfils the promise the OT declares (covenantal)
• Jesus accepts an identity the OT portrays; i.e. propht-king-priest (representational)
• Jesus accomplishes a mission the OT programmes (missional)
• Jesus endorses ethical values the OT prescribes (ethical)
• Jesus embodies in full the glory of God the OT reveals (incarnational)

Question 3

What are the 4 Epochs and 6 Covenants?

Answer 3

4 Epochs: Creation, Fall, Redemption, Inauguration-Consummation

6 Covenants: [A N A I D N]
Adam and covenant of creation
Noahic Covenant
Abrahamic Covenant
Covenant w Israel / ‘Old Covenant’
Davidic Covenant
New Covenant