Theology - Jesus Christ

Question 1

Jesus’ miracles demonstrate that he was the son of God. Discuss

Answer 1

1. Scriptures can be doubted
2. Shows he was an important prophet
3. Show he was a wisdom teacher or liberator

Question 2

Jesus’ knowledge of God demonstrates that he was the son of God. Discuss

Answer 2

1. Relationship with God was special not divine
2. Miracles show divinity
3. Gospels show him as liberator or wisdom teacher

Question 3

Jesus thought that he was divine. Discuss

Answer 3

1. Intimate relationship with God
2. His miracles
3. Why wasn’t it clear and why does it matter?

Question 4

Jesus was only a teacher of wisdom. Discuss

Answer 4

1. Teachings aligned with liberator
2. Actions (miracles) show liberator
3. Teachings rely on son of God

Question 5

Jesus’ teaching was only about becoming a moral person. Discuss

Answer 5

1. Repentance and forgiveness link to spiritual liberation
2. Parables and actions (miracles) show liberation
3. Actually ultimate and divine revelation of God

Question 6

To what extent was Jesus merely a political liberator?

Answer 6

1. Political liberator at least
2. Also wisdom teacher
3. More important as spiritual liberator