Swiss theologian, Karl Barth, helps clarify our
Christology. His conviction is the “Word made flesh” represents one
person, Jesus Christ, in whom divinity and humanity unite. In the
Reformed Tradition, Christological reflection begins and ends with the
Bible. Christ exposes the gulf which separates God and humankind, and by
exposing it, bridges it. Christ is the cutting-edge of God’s revelation
to us. He is the Word that God speaks to us.
The incarnation, the crucifixion, the resurrection and the
ascension of Jesus we acknowledge as dramatic benchmarks in God’s redemptive
program. We dare not understate the passion of Christ’s obedience to the
Father. God’s love for humankind is real. We live by the Covenant
of Grace.
The covenant formula is C = P + O. Covenant equals
promise plus obligation.“You are not your own, you were bought with a
price therefore glorify God in your body.” 1 Corinthians 6
Through Christ, we are released from hostility toward God
and drawn to a life characterized by gratitude. We are Christian – Christ
ones, followers of Jesus Christ. Christmas, Good Friday and Easter are so much
more than festive holidays. They are reminders that we are called to be
children of God. Now that’s status!
Blessings,
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