Passages
The key New Testament texts at the centre of the Christological debate. Each page presents the Greek text, the context, and the strongest case for each interpretation. Unfamiliar with a term? Check the glossary.
High Christology
John 1:1–18
The Prologue — The Word and God
Philippians 2:5–11
The Carmen Christi — "In the form of God"
Ephesians 4:7–11
He ascended, he descended
Colossians 1:15–20
Firstborn of all creation
Hebrews 1:1–14
The radiance of God's glory
Matthew 17:1–9
The Transfiguration
John 8:58
"Before Abraham was, I am"
John 6:35–58, 62
The bread that came down from heaven
John 5:17–30
"Making himself equal with God"
John 10:22–39
"I and the Father are one"
John 20:28
"My Lord and my God"
John 12:37–41
“He saw his glory”
Romans 9:5
God blessed forever — punctuation debate
Titus 2:13
"Our great God and Savior"
Revelation 1:8; 21:6–7; 22:12–13
Alpha and Omega — God and the Lamb
Monotheism & Agency
Subordination
Trinitarian Formula
Origin of Sonship
Origin / Pre-existence
Wisdom Tradition (OT)
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