Christology, the doctrine of Jesus Christ, is fundamental to Christian faith, focusing on the study of Christ and His provision of salvation for humanity. Understanding this doctrine is critical for grasping our eternal destiny. As Sinclair Patterson stated, “The whole substance and strength of the Christian faith centers in Jesus Christ. Without Him there is absolutely nothing”. Jesus Christ is the central theme of Scripture. The Old Testament anticipates His coming, the Gospels recount His earthly life, and the Epistles and Revelation reveal His second coming.  

Throughout the Bible, God presents various depictions of Jesus Christ, such as the lamb in Genesis 22:8, the star and scepter in Numbers 24:17, the prophet in Deuteronomy 18:15, Jonah’s sign in Matthew 12:40, the greater Solomon in Matthew 12:42, the serpent lifted up in John 3:14, the cornerstone in Acts 4:11, and the worthy Lamb in Revelation 5:12. The initial prophecy of His coming is in Genesis 3:15, known as the “first gospel proclamation,” hinting at the virgin birth, the conflict between good and evil, and Christ’s two-fold coming.  

Christ’s incarnation was purposed before the world’s foundation. As Acts 2:23 and Revelation 13:8 indicate, Jesus Christ was born to die, entering the world to die on the cross for our sins, offering eternal life through faith in Him. This foundational understanding of Christ’s centrality and purpose in salvation history is essential for the study of Christology.