What does it really mean that Jesus is fully God and fully man—and how should that shape the way we follow Him?

In this episode of the Core Podcast, Pastor Luke Bilberry sits down with Pastor Tyler Perrott and Pastor Andy Woodall to explore the doctrine of Christ—Christology—and what it means to truly know Jesus, not just know about Him. Building on Sunday's message from Pastor Joel, this conversation unpacks who Jesus has revealed Himself to be through Scripture and how our understanding of Him affects every part of our lives as His disciples.

This episode explores the beautiful complexity of a Savior who is fully divine yet took on flesh, who is seated at the right hand of the Father yet intercedes for us still, who has accomplished a finished work yet is actively building His church. Together, they trace Jesus through the Old Testament as Prophet, Priest, and King.

As the conversation unfolds, you'll hear personal stories of encountering Jesus, rich theological reflection on key passages, and a challenge to examine whether your view of Christ is shaped by Scripture—or by your own preferences and comfort.

Most of us have information about Jesus. But a shallow view of Jesus produces shallow discipleship. This episode is designed to deepen your awe of Christ, sharpen your understanding of His person and work, and stir your affections toward the One who is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

In this episode:

• Why the clarity of your view of Jesus directly determines the depth of your discipleship
• How Pastor Andy and Pastor Tyler personally encountered Jesus—and what that reveals about who He is
• Why we're all tempted to shape Jesus around our own agendas, politics, and comfort
• How Jesus fulfills the Old Testament roles of prophet, priest, king, and judge
• The significance of Jesus sitting down at the right hand of the Father—and what that means for us
• Why the resurrection isn't just important—it's everything (1 Corinthians 15)
• The difference between minimum obedience and full surrender to King Jesus
• Practical ways to read Scripture with Jesus at the center

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

The Person & Work of Christ Resource: https://bit.ly/person-and-work-of-Christ

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About this Podcast

This podcast is an 11-week companion to the Core Series at Chapel Pointe Church. Through deep theological conversations with our pastors, our goal is to help you build a deeper understanding of the core truths of Christianity and apply them to your life.

From the Bible and Jesus to salvation and the church, our prayer is that you don't just grow in knowledge but that you gain a deeper appreciation for the love, grace, and movement of God in your life. Visit chapel-pointe.org/core-series for a full list of resources, including sermons, discussion guides, and more.

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome and Introductions

00:35 Why Christology Matters

01:44 Pastor Andy’s Testimony

04:48 Pastor Tyler’s Testimony

07:07 Seeing Jesus Clearly

09:18 Don't Limit Jesus

10:53 Jesus as Prophet Priest and King

13:07 Let Scripture Define Jesus

16:37 Colossians 1 Deep Dive

22:11 Jesus Across the Bible

27:37 Finding Christ in Scripture

29:22 Philippians 2 Deep Dive

39:14 A Resurrected Savior

46:21 Surrendering to Jesus