Christology according to St. Mark the Evangelist

Dr. Pederson!

Christology from Above

The Copts of Egypt (the word Copt itself means Egyptian but it is used to refer to the Egyptian Christians) have been extremely blessed to receive Christ Jesus through St. Mark himself, who was martyred in Alexandria, and whose blood shed on the streets still speaks to us Copts about Christ Jesus, who is worth more than life.  "And they have overcome with the blood of the Lamb and with the word of their witness." 

Coptic Christology is a genuine Christology from above, as the Holy Spirit guided and revealed to the Church. The Coptic Church has heralded many ecumenical councils and fought for the pure faith. Pope Athanasius of Alexandria formulated the Nicene Creed and fought against Arius; he was imprisoned and released many times for his resilient obstinate faith. St. Mark demolished all the false gods of Egypt; Christ alone was enthroned in Egypt as the true God manifest in the flesh.  I hope, Dr. Pederson, that Hab 2:14 will come to be fulfilled once again before the great and fearful Day of the Lord and that Egypt will be for Christ Jesus.   Amen in Jesus' Name.   

Dr. Pederson!

Christology from Below

It is also a Christology from below by the very miracles done through the believers and martyrs; through Jesus the miracle-worker and healer, people received Christ as liberator and healer.  For some, their hearts were opened to receive Christ; for others, they saw miracles so they believed in Christ Jesus.  There is one instance of the gods of Egypt where one god was married to a goddess and got a son who ruled; he was the true heir to the throne.  This story resembled somewhat the story of God the Father and His Son (the true heir to the throne); however, it was used against the God of Christians that he got married to Virgin Mary and begot Jesus.  This story was countered by explaining the virgin conception by the Holy Spirit, and the meaning of "Logos," that was with God and was God. So it became a venue to explain the Trinity. 

I praise God every single second of my life that I am Egyptian and have been part of the rich Coptic heritage St. Mark the Evangelist left and which is still a vibrant life by the Holy Spirit in Egypt.  Hallelujah.

HebatAllah Ghali