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Doctrine of Christ

These are longer theological posts that deal with the doctrine of Christ. Who is he? What did he do? What is he doing now?

doctrine of the work of Jesus

The Doctrine of the Work of Jesus Christ

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The primary work of Jesus is offering himself as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Jesus' atonement for us is essential for our salvation.

the doctrine of the nature of Jesus Christ

The Doctrine of the Nature of Jesus Christ

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The nature of Jesus . . . He is the second person of the Trinity. And he is both fully God and fully man, perfectly united into one person.

The doctrine of atonement, atonement for all

Arminianism: Atonement for All

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The atoning sacrifice of Jesus was made for the sins of the whole world. But that atonement is only effective to those who believe.

The Exodus and Easter. Made perfect through suffering

The Exodus and Easter

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Israel's exodus from Egyptian slavery was a shadow of what happened at Easter. When we were delivered from our slavery to sin.

The exaltation of Jesus

The Exaltation of Jesus – Philippians 2:5-11

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This early hymn is one of exaltation for Jesus, one who was fully God, who became fully man, and who died as a sacrifice for our sin.