ETCF IV. 26 The Subordination of Christ

From Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul
(c) 1992 R. C. Sproul Published by Tyndale ISBN 0-8423-2006-1

Part IV. Jesus Christ ~ 26 The Subordination of Christ

Biblical passages for reflection
[Links to the ESV Bible]:

John 04.34; John 05.30; Philippians 02.05-08; Hebrews 05.08-10; Hebrews 10.05-10;

Summary:

1. Although Christ is equal to the Father in terms of His divine nature, He is subordinate to the Father in His role in redemption.
2. Subordination does not mean "inferior."
   
3. Christ's subordination is voluntary.
4. Christ's perfect obedience qualifed Him to be the sin bearer for His people and earned the rewards of heven promised to the redeemed.

Michael T. Bee's thoughts/reflections:

The cited reference to Christ's work from Westminster Confession seems a valuable summary:

It pleased God, in His eternal purpose, to choose
and ordain the Lord Jesus, His only begotten Son,
to be the Mediator between God and man, the Prophet,
Priest, and King, the Head and Savior of His Church,
the Heir of all things, and Judge of the world: unto whom
He did from all eternity give a people, to be His seed,
and to be by Him in time redeemed, called, justified,
sanctified, and glorified.

-Chapter VIII. Of Christ the Mediator

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