Truth Unites Does Lutheran Christology Make Sense?
Feb 5, 2025
Explore the intriguing differences in Christology between Lutheran and Reformed perspectives. Delve into the complex relationship between creator and creation and how these views shape our understanding of the incarnation. The discussion emphasizes respectful dialogue while critiquing key doctrinal differences. Engaging metaphors and a call for community support enrich the conversation, making it both thought-provoking and accessible.
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Lutheran Christology Critique
- Gavin Ortlund critiques Lutheran Christology from a Reformed perspective.
- He believes the Lutheran view on the communication of attributes is eccentric and novel.
Communication of Attributes
- The communication of attributes refers to how the divine and human natures in Christ relate.
- Both Reformed and Lutheran traditions accept this concept, but interpret it differently.
Differing Views on Communication
- Reformed theology posits that attributes are communicated through the person of Christ.
- Luther suggests they're communicated directly between the natures, leading to ideas like the ubiquity of Christ's human flesh.