The Ligonier Statement on Christology

The Ligonier Statement on Christology clarifies what Christians believe about Jesus Christ. It emphasizes that Jesus is fully God and fully human, uniting divine and human nature perfectly. This belief is essential for understanding salvation, as only someone who is divine can overcome sin and death, and only someone who is human can represent humanity. The statement affirms the importance of holding to these truths historically and doctrinally, avoiding errors that diminish Jesus’ true nature. Overall, it reaffirms the core Christian conviction that Jesus Christ is the unique Son of God, central to God’s plan for humanity’s redemption.