High king of heaven : theological and pastoral perspectives on the person and work of Jesus

Featuring contributions from Al Mohler, John MacArthur, Mark Dever, and more Curating insights from some of America's greatest Christian minds, High King of Heaven is a series of reflections on Christology, one of the church's central doctrines. It contains essays from over twenty well-known pastors and theologians, including John MacArthur, Mark Dever, Albert Mohler, Miguel Nuñez, and Ligon Duncan. Each essay not only elucidates an aspect of Christ's person and work, but also demonstrates how it applies to the life of the church. After reading High King of Heaven , readers will: Have a deeper understanding of Jesus' nature and redemptive work Be inspired to worship Christ with greater passion and reverence Come away motivated and equipped to defend the orthodox view of Christ Be equipped to better teach and preach about Jesus' divinity and humanity Be conversant with current challenges and debates in the area of Christology There are some subjects you can never out-study, and Christology is one of them. Any Christian who wants a greater appreciation for the work of our Lord and Savior, who wants to worship Him in spirit and truth, and who wants increased confidence in the church's historic confessions concerning Him will delight in High King of Heaven . Featuring contributions from Al Mohler, John MacArthur, Mark Dever, and more Curating insights from some of America’s greatest Christian minds, High King of Heaven is a series of reflections on Christology, one of the church’s central doctrines. It contains essays from over twenty well-known pastors and theologians, including John MacArthur, Mark Dever, Albert Mohler, Miguel Nun~ez, and Ligon Duncan. Each essay in this collection not only elucidates an aspect of Christ’s person and work, but also demonstrates how it applies to the life of the church. After reading High King of Heaven, readers will: Have a deeper understanding of Jesus’ nature and redemptive work. Be inspired to worship Christ with greater passion and reverence. Come away motivated and equipped to defend the orthodox view of Christ. Be equipped to better teach and preach about Jesus’ divinity and humanity. Be conversant with current challenges and debates in the area of Christology There are some subjects you can never out-study, and Christology is one of them. Any Christian who wants a greater appreciation for the work of our Lord and Savior, who wants to worship Him in spirit and truth, and who wants increased confidence in the church’s historic confessions concerning Him will delight in High King of Heaven. -- Provided by publisher Intro; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Publisherâ#x80;#x99;s Note; Preface; Part 1: The Person of Christ; 1. The Eternal Word: God the Son in Eternity Past; 2. Son of God and Son of Man; 3. The Sonâ#x80;#x99;s Relationship with the Father; 4. The Virgin Birth; 5. The Bread of Life; 6. The Good Shepherd; 7. The Way, the Truth, and the Life; 8. The Head of the Church; Part 2: The Work of Christ; 9. He Emptied Himself: The Kenosis; 10. In Our Place: The Atonement; 11. Up from the Grave: The Resurrection; 12. High Above the Heavens: The Ascension; 13. The Return of the King: The Second Coming.;Featuring contributions from Al Mohler, John MacArthur, Mark Dever, and more Curating insights from some of America's greatest Christian minds, High King of Heaven is a series of reflections on Christology, one of the church's central doctrines. It contains essays from over twenty well-known pastors and theologians, including John MacArthur, Mark Dever, Albert Mohler, Miguel Nu#65533;ez, and Ligon Duncan. Each essay in this collection not only elucidates an aspect of Christ's person and work, but also demonstrates how it applies to the life of the church. After reading High King of Heaven, rea. Intro Title Page Copyright Contents Publisherâ#x80 #x99 s Note Preface Part 1: The Person of Christ 1. The Eternal Word: God the Son in Eternity Past 2. Son of God and Son of Man 3. The Sonâ#x80 #x99 s Relationship with the Father 4. The Virgin Birth 5. The Bread of Life 6. The Good Shepherd 7. The Way, the Truth, and the Life 8. The Head of the Church Part 2: The Work of Christ 9. He Emptied Himself: The Kenosis 10. In Our Place: The Atonement 11. Up from the Grave: The Resurrection 12. High Above the Heavens: The Ascension 13. The Return of the King: The Second Coming. Part 3: The Word of Christ14. No Other Gospel: The True Gospel of Christ 15. Christ and the Completion of the Canon 16. Seeing Christ in the Old Testament 17. Christ, the Culmination of the Old Testament Part 4: The Witness to Christ 18. Beginning with Moses: The OT Witness to the Suffering Messiah 19. Jesus Is Better: The Final Word 20. Salt and Light: The Believerâ#x80 #x99 s Witness to Christ in an Ungodly Society 21. Counted Worthy: Suffering for Christ in a World That Hates Him 22. Around the Throne: The Heavenly Witness of the Redeemed to the Work of the Lamb.