Theology for the Church

The Unvarnished Jesus: The Person of Christ with Sam Parkison

Jan 27, 2025

Caleb chats with Sam Parkison, an associate professor at Gulf Theological Seminary and author of *The Unvarnished Jesus*. They delve into the beauty of Christ, emphasizing the importance of seeing Him authentically in faith. The conversation explores the hypostatic union and how creeds like the Nicene Creed shape our understanding of Christology. Sam also highlights the transformative power of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, inviting listeners to deepen their appreciation of His divine and human natures.

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Quick takeaways

The beauty of Christ, emphasized in Sam Parkison's work, is fundamental for spiritual renewal and authentic Christian faith.

A comprehensive understanding of Christology, particularly the hypostatic union, is essential for correctly interpreting Christ's person and work.

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The Beauty of Christ and the Unvarnished Jesus

The book "The Unvarnished Jesus" argues that the beauty of Christ is an essential aspect of Christian faith, focusing on the divine attribute of beauty as revealed through the incarnation. The author emphasizes that the transformation of believers occurs when they are given eyes to perceive the true beauty of Jesus, free from any pretense or enhancement. This view is grounded in the belief that pastors and theologians should direct people's attention to the authentic beauty of Christ as the primary goal of their ministry. The book serves as a lay-level invitation for believers to behold this beauty in Jesus' person and work, as experiencing this beauty is crucial for spiritual renewal.

Intro

2min

Exploring Christ's Unfiltered Beauty in Theology

5min

Exploring Christology and the Trinity

6min

Theological Foundations: Creeds and Christology

10min

Understanding the Hypostatic Union

24min

Exploring Literature on the Person of Christ

2min

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Sam Parkison (PhD, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) associate professor of theology at Gulf Theological Seminary to discuss his newest book, The Unvarnished Jesus: The Beauty of Christ and His Ugly Rivals. Together they focus on topics and issues related to the person of Christ such as: the incarnation and the hypostatic union, as well as how creeds and confessions help us better understand and faithfully communicate biblical truths about God the Son incarnate, Jesus Christ.

Resources:

The Unvarnished Jesus: The Beauty of Christ and His Ugly Rivals by Sam Parkison

The Person of Christ: An Introduction by Stephen Wellum

The Lord Jesus Christ: The Biblical Doctrine of the Person and Work of Christ by Brandon Crowe

On the Incarnation by Athanasius

The Incarnate Lord: A Thomistic Study in Christology by Thomas Joseph White