Just and Sinner Podcast A Response to Gavin Ortlund on Christology
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Feb 17, 2025 The discussion kicks off with a critique of Lutheran Christology, analyzing the interplay of Christ's two natures. It highlights Martin Luther's real presence in the Eucharist versus Zwingli's symbolic view. The contrasting perspectives of Chemnitz and Brenz are explored, showcasing key theological nuances. The nature of Christ during his state of humiliation and the complexities of his omnipresence within Lutheran thought are unveiled. Misconceptions about Christ's body and presence are clarified, leading to a deeper understanding of divine and human interactions.
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Lutheran Christology Overview
- Lutheran Christology extensively covers Christ's two natures, their relationship, and the omnipresence of his human nature.
- It differs significantly from Reformed Christology, originating from disagreements between Luther and Zwingli at the Marburg Colloquy.
Agreement on Attribution
- Both Lutherans and Reformed agree on attributing actions of either nature to Christ's singular person.
- This allows statements like "God died" and calling Mary "Theotokos" (God-bearer).
Ubiquity vs. Repletive Presence
- The term "ubiquity of Christ's flesh" is a Reformed critique, not a Lutheran term.
- Lutherans speak of the human nature participating in a "repletive presence" through the divine, not a physical stretching.