The Council of Chalcedon established boundaries for understanding the person of Christ, affirming that he is truly God and truly man without mixture, confusion, separation, or division. The council rejected the Monophysite heresy, which confused the divine and human natures of Christ, and the Nestorian heresy, which separated them. The four negatives of the council emphasize the perfect unity between the divine and human natures, and each nature retains its own attributes in the incarnation. [... more]

The study of Jesus Christ reveals a profound portrait of his humanity and deity, with four gospels providing distinct perspectives on his life and teachings. From the Jewish emphasis on Old Testament prophecies to the Gentile community's focus on Jesus as the Savior of all nations, each gospel writer offers a unique glimpse into the character of Christ. [... more]