(S5 E15) Christology (Part 3): Early Christological Titles

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | January 19, 2022

This season’s Winter Theology Series engages the theological study known as Christology, which is the study of Christ. On this episode, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo look into the early Christological titles used by Jesus for himself and by those referencing Jesus. What do these titles tell us about the self-understanding of Jesus and how the early church viewed Jesus? We will consider six Christological titles in tonight’s episode.

1. What do we mean by “early Christological titles”?

2. What does the title “Son of God” mean?

Matt. 4:3 Matt. 8:29 Matt.16:16 Matt. 14:33 Mk. 1:1 John 1:49 John 11:27 John 3:18; 5:25; 10:36

3. Why is Jesus called “Rabbi”?

Mk. 14:45 Mk. 11:21 John 1:49 John 4:31 John 20:16 Mk. 10:51

4. Why did Jesus use the title “Son of Man”?

John 3:14; 5:27; 6:27 Luke 18:31; 19:10 Mk. 14:41; 14:62 Matt. 26:24; 25:31; 24:44; 24:30, 37-39; 24:27

5. What is meant by the title “Word” or “Logos”?

John 1:1-14

6. Why do the disciples call Jesus “Lord”?

John 20:28; Matt. 7:21-22; 8:2; 9:38; 12:8; Rom. 10:9

7. What is meant by the title “Messiah”?

Brian Chilton: Founder of Bellator Christi Ministries

Brian G. Chilton is the founder of BellatorChristi.com, the co-host of The Bellator Christi Podcast, and the author of the Layman’s Manual on Christian Apologetics. Brian is a PhD Candidate in the Theology and Apologetics program at Liberty University. He holds an MDiv in Theology from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Science from Gardner-Webb University. He has served in pastoral ministry for 20 years and currently serves as a clinical hospice chaplain.

https://www.amazon.com/Laymans-Manual-Christian-Apologetics-Essentials/dp/1532697104

Curtis Evelo: Co-Host and Producer of the Bellator Christi Podcast

Curtis Evelo is a cattle rancher at the E6 Hereford Ranch in St. Ignatius, Montana. Curtis is the Co-Host and Producer of the Bellator Christi Podcast. He often teaches and speaks at his church Cornerstone Faith Center in St. Ignatius. Curtis provides a common-sense approach to Christianity as he contemplates the wonders of God’s creation in Big Sky Country.

Other Episodes from this Series:

Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo, “Christology (Part 1): The Union of Christ’s Divine and Human Nature,” BellatorChristi.com (January 13, 22), https://bellatorchristi.com/2022/01/14/s5-e13-christology-part-one-the-union-of-christs-divine-and-human-nature/

Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo, “Christology (Part 2): The Virgin Birth and the Incarnation of Christ,” BellatorChristi.com (January 19, 2022), https://bellatorchristi.com/2022/01/19/s5-e14-christology-part-2-the-virgin-birth-and-incarnation-of-christ/