A second century heresy called Docetism denied the humanity of Christ. Docetism was based on Gnosticism. Docetism, a radical dichotomy between the physical and the spiritual realms, just like Gnosticism. Apollinarianism was also a heresy that denied the humanity of Christ. This was rejected by Gregory of Nazianzus and Athanasius in the 4th century at the council of Constantinople in 381AD.
The Humanity of Christ
Incarnation – John 1:14
Earthly life – Mark 10:45
Crucifixion – Phil 2:8
The Worship of Christ
Resurrection – John 11:25-26
Ascension – Acts 1:1
Heavenly coming – 1 Thess. 4:16
Eternal glory – Rev. 5:13
Divine Attributes of the Holy Spirit
Eternal – Heb. 9:14
Omnipresent – Psa. 139:7-10
Omniscient – 1 Cor. 2:10-11
Omnipotent – Luke 11:35-37
Holy – Rom. 1:14
How the Holy Spirit Glorifies Christ
Spirit illumines of Scripture – Luke 24:27, 44-48
Proclamation – Acts 1:8
Spirit bring new life – John 3:5-8
Sanctifies the new believer – Rom. 8:29, 1 John 3:2
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