WE BELIEVE IN JESUS
STUDY GUIDE 2.1
Lesson 2: The Christ
Section 1: Birth and Preparation

OUTLINE FOR TAKING NOTES

Introduction

I. Birth and Preparation

A. Incarnation

  1. Virgin Birth

  2. Heir of David

  3. Hypostatic Union

B. Baptism

  1. Confirmed as Christ

  2. Anointed to Office

  3. Fulfilled Righteousness

C. Temptation

  1. Obedience

  2. Sympathy

  3. Impeccability


REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. What does "Christ" mean?

2. From what Hebrew word does the term "Christ" come?

3. Did Jesus' human nature end at His death?

4. What are the theological implications of the virgin birth of Jesus?

5. The promises of the Old Testament regarding the Messiah meant that Christ had to be a descendant of  __________.

6. What were the three Old Testament offices that Christ fulfilled?

7. What does "hypostatic union" mean?

8. When Jesus became a human being, did He empty Himself of divine attributes?

9. What are the key teachings of the Chalcedon Creed (AD 451) about the person and natures of Christ?

10. Why was Jesus baptized?

11. Why was it necessary for Jesus to be tempted in the wilderness?

12. Why did Jesus have to learn obedience? Explain.

13. Was Jesus able to sin?

14. Was temptation the same for Jesus as it is for us?

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Why is it important to understand properly the person and natures of Christ?

2. How does it encourage you to know that Jesus was tempted like you are and yet did not sin?

3. How does knowing that Jesus was the promised Messiah change the way you read the Old Testament?