The Moody Handbook of Theology, Revised and Expanded

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“The hypostatic union may be defined as ‘the second person, the preincarnate Christ came and took to Himself a human nature and remains forever undiminished Deity and true humanity united in one person forever.’” (Page 240)

“The foundational meaning of the death of Christ is its substitutionary character. He died in place of sinners that He might purchase their freedom, reconcile them to God, and thereby satisfy the righteous demands of a holy God.” (Page 335)

“Forgiveness is manward; man had sinned and needed to have his sins dealt with and removed.” (Page 339)

“The attributes of God may be defined as ‘those distinguishing characteristics of the divine nature which are inseparable from the idea of God and which constitute the basis and ground for his various manifestations to his creatures.’⁸ God’s attributes are to be distinguished from His works. God’s attributes do not ‘add’ anything to God; they reveal His nature.” (Page 193)

“Personality may simply be defined as possessing intellect, emotions, and will; then, by demonstrating that the Holy Spirit has intellect, emotions, and will it will be shown that He is a person and has personality.” (Page 259)