The Christ's Faith coheres with orthodox Christology and Reformation
soteriology, and needs to be affirmed to properly confirm the true
humanity of the incarnate Son. Without addressing the interpretation
of the Pauline phrase pistis christou, this study offers a theological
rationale for an exegetical possibility and enriches a dogmatic
account of the humanity of the Christ. The coherence of the Christ's
faith is shown in two ways. First, the objection of Thomas Aquinas is
refuted by demonstrating that faith is fitting for the incarnate Son.
Second, a theological ontology is offered which affirms divine
perfection and transcendence in qualitative fashion, undergirding a
Chalcedonian and Reformed Christology. Thus, the humanity of the
Christ may be construed as a fallen human nature assumed by the person
of the Word and sanctified by the Holy Spirit. The dogmatic location
of The Christ's Faith is sketched by suggesting its (potential)
function within three influential theological systems: Thomas Aquinas,
federal theology, and Karl Barth. Furthermore, the soteriological role
of the doctrine is demonstrated by showing the theological necessity
of faith for valid obedience before God.
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A Dogmatic Account
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ISBN
9780567209368
Publisert
2015
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Bloomsbury UK
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Engelsk
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Digital bok
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