Christ's Faith: A Dogmatic Account

by Michael Allen

Overview

The Christ's Faith coheres with orthodox Christology and Reformation soteriology, and needs to be affirmed to properly confirm the true humanity of the incarnate Son. Without addressing the interpretation of the Pauline phrase pistis christou, this study offers a theological rationale for an exegetical possibility and enriches a dogmatic account of the humanity of the Christ.

The coherence of the Christ's faith is shown in two ways. First, the objection of Thomas Aquinas is refuted by demonstrating that faith is fitting for the incarnate Son. Second, a theological ontology is offered which affirms divine perfection and transcendence in qualitative fashion, undergirding a Chalcedonian and Reformed Christology. Thus, the humanity of the Christ may be construed as a fallen human nature assumed by the person of the Word and sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

The dogmatic location of The Christ's Faith is sketched by suggesting its (potential) function within three influential theological systems: Thomas Aquinas, federal theology, and Karl Barth. Furthermore, the soteriological role of the doctrine is demonstrated by showing the theological necessity of faith for valid obedience before God.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780567033994
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	06/01/2009
Series:	T&T Clark Studies in Systematic Theology , #2
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

R. Michael Allen is Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at Knox Theological Seminary at Fort Lauderdale, USA.

Table of Contents

Introduction

1. A dogmatic account of Christ's faith.
2. Perfect sight in an imperfect world: Christ's beatific vision or human ignorance.


3. Toward an extensive doctrine of faith: Hebrews 11 and the reformed tradition metaphysics of the incarnation.


4. Christ's faith within the loci of salvation, covenant and eschatology.


5. The function of Christ's faith: from faith to faith.

Conclusion