Redeemed Christian Church of God
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
Affirms

Eternal Son; fully divine and fully human; risen Lord and Coming King

The C&MA affirms classical Christology in accord with the Chalcedonian definition: Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man, two natures united in one person without confusion, change, division, or separation. He is the eternal Son of God, coequal and coeternal with the Father, who became incarnate through a virgin birth and lived a sinless life in true humanity.

The title "Christ our Sanctifier" holds particular significance in C&MA theology, reflecting the denomination's distinctive emphasis on the deeper life and sanctification. Jesus not only justified sinners through his substitutionary death but also provides ongoing sanctification, healing, and victory over sin through the Holy Spirit. His resurrection was bodily and literal, establishing him as Lord over all creation and the source of eternal life.

As the "Coming King," Jesus embodies the fourfold gospel's eschatological promise. He ascended to the Father and sits at the right hand, interceding for his people. His return is personal, imminent, and will consummate history in the establishment of his kingdom. The C&MA affirms Jesus' absolute lordship, his uniqueness as the only way to salvation, and his ongoing presence through the Holy Spirit.

Key Distinctions

Natures formula:
fully divine and fully human; Chalcedonian two-nature Christology

Scripture References

Sources

  • C&MA Statement of Faith
  • C&MA Manual, Christology Section