In Christology: The Person and Work of Christ Dr. Lane Tipton maps out the distinctive features of the person and work of Jesus Christ, to help you see more clearly His significance. Dr. Tipton focuses on Christ from a Reformed perspective, beginning with an overview of the person and work of Christ as well as historical developments in Christology. From there, he takes an in-depth look at three main passages—Col 1:15–20, Heb 1:1–4, Phil 2:5–11—to glean authoritative teaching concerning the person and work of Christ. The course concludes by examining Heb 8–9, with an emphasis on Jesus’ role as heavenly high priest. The course will lead you to a deeper and richer understanding of the gospel as you grow in your understanding of the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Introduction
Introduction
Introducing the Speaker and the Course
3m
Overview: Historical and Theological Considerations
Preliminary Comments about the Person and Work of Christ: Humiliation and Exaltation
7m
Preliminary Comments about the Person and Work of Christ: Redemptive Relationship
5m
Classic Reformed Christology
4m
The Person of Christ: Westminster Standards against Arianism and Docetism
8m
The Person of Christ: Westminster Standards against Nestorianism and Eutychianism
7m
Biblical Christology Texts
8m
Priority of the Divine Person in the Hypostatic Union
10m
The Work of Christ: The Covenants
6m
The Work of Christ: Mediator and Surety
5m
The Work of Christ: From Humiliation to Exaltation
10m
Comprehensive Scope of Christology I: Colossians 1:15–20
Introductory Considerations
8m
Literary Structure
7m
Literary Structure and Theological Significance
6m
Preexistence and Divine Activity: Eschatological Reign
8m
Preexistence and Divine Activity: Eternal Imaging of the Father
7m
Eternal Image of God: Uncreated Creator
9m
Eternal Image of God: Adam and Eve, Ectypal Images of God
7m
Eternal Image of God: Christ the Archetypal Image of God
8m
By or through Him All Things Were Created
9m
Eternal Image of God: Relationship of Adam to the Eternal and the Incarnate Christ
4m
Transition: Colossians 1:17
7m
Transition: Colossians 1:18a
4m
Christ as Firstborn from the Dead
7m
Christ as the Beginning
7m
Christ as Head of the Body
6m
Firstborn Revisited: Pre-Creation and Post-Resurrection
8m
Firstborn Revisited: Preeminence and Resurrection
5m
In Him Dwells the Fullness
5m
Christ Is the Fullness
9m
All the Fullness of Deity Dwells Bodily
3m
Universal Reconciliation
6m
Personal Reconciliation
6m
Reconciliation: Cosmic and Ecclesial
10m
Postscript on Colossians 1:15–20
4m
Comprehensive Scope of Christology II: Hebrews 1:1–4
History of Special Revelation: Revelation through Prophets and in His Son
6m
History of Special Revelation: Multiformity of God’s Speech
6m
History of Special Revelation: The Reformed Doctrine of Inspiration and Revelation
10m
History of Special Revelation: The Climactic Appearance of the Son
10m
Chiastic Structure: The Dignity and Eternity of the Son’s Person
8m
Chiastic Structure: The Coequal Glory and Substance of Christ
8m
The Son as Inheritor of All Things
7m
Agent of Creation
9m
Eternal Person of God the Son
6m
Radiance of Glory: The Timelessness of Christ’s Glory
6m
Radiance of Glory: The Active Glory of Christ
7m
Exact Impress of the Divine Nature
6m
Glory and Nature
9m
Theological Implications: Eternal vs. Fading Glory
10m
Theological Implications: Revelation and Transfiguration
7m
Upholding All Things
6m
Melchizedek Priesthood: The Two Ministries of Christ
7m
Melchizedek Priesthood: A Once-for-All Sacrifice
6m
Sonship and Angels: Becoming in Redemption History What He Always Was in Eternity
5m
Sonship and Angels: Scripture Interpreting Scripture
10m
Comprehensive Scope of Christology III: Philippians 2:5–11
General Introduction: Structure and Thematic Overview
6m
General Introduction: Exhortation to Follow Christ’s Ethical Example
7m
General Introduction: Humble Service, Future Exaltation
5m
General Introduction: Context for Carmen Christi
5m
Preexistence: In the Form of God
6m
Preexistence: Equal with God
7m
Preexistence: Christ’s Eternal Preincarnate Glory
5m
Preexistence: Trinitarian Self-Consciousness
6m
Preexistence: Incarnation Freely Undertaken
5m
Preexistence: Two-Adam Christology
7m
Concluding Exegetical Reflection
4m
Incarnation: Grammatical Observations
5m
Kenosis Theory
9m
He Emptied Himself
5m
Form of a Servant
6m
Likeness of Man
6m
Theological Implications: One Person, Two Natures
7m
He Humbled Himself
8m
Obedience to Death on the Cross
8m
Exaltation: Introductory Considerations
7m
Exaltation of the Son
6m
Logic of Exaltation
6m
Name above Every Name
7m
Merit of Christ: Theological Considerations
5m
Merit of Christ: God’s Self-Binding Obligation
9m
Comprehensive Scope of Christology IV: Hebrews 8–9
Introduction to High Priesthood: Two Estates
4m
Introduction to Hebrews
5m
Old and New Covenant Tabernacles
7m
Priesthood and Sacrifice: Active Priest and Passive Sacrifice
6m
Priesthood and Sacrifice: Jesus Both Priest and Sacrifice
9m
Priesthood and Sacrifice: Christ’s Work Does Not End with Sacrifice