Are the premises of any of these theories in conflict with other doctrines?

Discussion Reply: The Person or Work of Christ?

Discussion Assignment Instructions

In addition, the student will compose two replies of around 3 – 4 sentences apiece, which also must contain one Turabian citation. The student must only cite the course textbooks.

Respond to the following students replies in 3-4 sentences each

Larry
The Person and Work of Christ
Erickson makes the argument that the proper order of study in approaching the person and work of Christ is to first begin with Christ’s work.1  Despite minor difficulties with establishing the work of Christ first, it is less problematic than approaching the person of Christ first. He gives two reasons for this: 1) Greater coherence between Christology and soteriology, and 2) the desire to demonstrate the relevance of the doctrine of Christ.2 While acknowledging that both approaches are valued and neither should be ignored, he argues convincingly that it is possible to treat Christology in isolation of soteriology, but that “it is not possible to speak of what Christ does in our lives without relating that work to the nature of Christ, which it presupposes.”3
Therefore, in this author’s opinion, one should prioritize the study of Christ’s work, which leads to a deeper understanding of his nature than is otherwise possible.
Erickson rightly said that the position one takes on any theological doctrine affects our position on other, interrelated doctrines, and that we should desire that our doctrines fit together in a cohesive fashion.4
The “inadequate theories of atonement” must be viewed through this lens. Are the premises of any of these theories in conflict with other doctrines?

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