Issues, Etc. Lutheran Christology – Dr. Jordan Cooper, 10/16/25 (2891, Encore)
Oct 16, 2025
Dr. Jordan Cooper, Executive Director of Just and Sinner and a specialist in Lutheran theology, dives deep into Christology, discussing the current confusion about Jesus' identity. He unpacks the dual natures of Christ and challenges Reformed critiques, emphasizing the biblical basis for Lutheran views. The conversation covers the significance of Christ's human nature in ruling the universe, highlights historical councils' impacts, and warns of the consequences of Christological errors. Insightful and thought-provoking, this discussion reshapes how we view Christ's divinity and humanity.
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Christological Confusion Is Widespread
- Many regular churchgoers misunderstand who Jesus is, including denying his divinity.
- Misidentifying Christ undermines core Christian beliefs about redemption and salvation.
Divine Attributes Communicated To Humanity
- Lutheran Christology holds that divine attributes can be communicated to Christ's human nature via the personal union.
- Scripture passages like Matthew 28 support that Jesus' human nature receives divine authority in time.
Philippians Illustrates Human Exaltation
- Philippians 2 shows Christ humbled in incarnation then exalted, which implies his human nature is granted authority.
- The exaltation involves worship and universal submission to the incarnate Jesus by name.
