The Christ's faith a dogmatic account R. Michael Allen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Allen, R. Michael, author.

Series:

T&T Clark Studies in Systematic Theology

T&T Clark studies in systematic theology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Jesus Christ--Spiritual life.

Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ--Person and offices.

Thomas, Aquinas, Saint, 1225?-1274.

Thomas.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (256 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London New York T & T Clark 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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

Contents:

Introduction

1. A dogmatic account of Christ's faith.

2. Perfect sight in an imperfect world: Christ's beatific vision or human ignorance.

3. Toward an extensive doctrine of faith: Hebrews 11 and the reformed tradition metaphysics of the incarnation.

4. Christ's faith within the loci of salvation, covenant and eschatology.

5. The function of Christ's faith: from faith to faith.

Conclusion

Notes:

Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--Wheaton College

Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-237) and index

ISBN:

9786612868115

9781472549631

1472549635

9781282868113

128286811X

9780567209368

0567209369

OCLC:

676697665