Who is Jesus Christ? The Historic Quest to Understand His True Identity
Who Is Jesus Christ? explores one of the most significant and debated questions in Christian history by tracing the development of Godhead theology from the earliest centuries of the church to the modern era. The book examines major historical controversies, including Arianism, Modalism, and the orthodox doctrine of the Trinity, while also surveying the beliefs of groups such as the Latter-day Saints, Seventh-day Adventists, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Oneness Pentecostals, and followers of William Branham. Through a balanced and accessible comparison of these perspectives, it helps readers understand how different Christian traditions have interpreted the identity, nature, and deity of Jesus Christ, providing a valuable resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this foundational theological question.
For two thousand years, this question has divided Christians more deeply than any other. Who is Jesus Christ? traces the dramatic history of the doctrine of the Godhead from the early church to our present day. Beginning with the explosive debates of the first centuries, the book explores the rise of Arianism, Modalism, and the present-day Orthodox positions, then follows the development of competing views through the centuries. It carefully examines the teachings of Latter-day Saints, Adventists, Jehovah's Witnesses, the Oneness Pentecostal movement, the teachings of William Branham, and historic Orthodox Christianity.
Written with clarity and fairness, this book offers readers a rare, side-by-side opportunity to understand how and why sincere believers have arrived at dramatically different answers about the identity, nature, and deity of Jesus Christ. Whether you are a student of theology, a pastor, or simply someone seeking to know the truth about the central figure of human history, this book provides an essential guide to one of Christianity's most important and enduring questions.