Doctrine
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the central figure named across Christian scripture and in Latter-day Saint scripture as the Son of God, the promised Messiah, and the Redeemer—titles and narratives vary by passage and community without settling every doctrinal question in one paragraph.
LineUponLine does not pick a “winning” doctrine. These pages summarize where to read in scripture and how some traditions describe those texts—so you can compare sources yourself. This is not Ask (scripture lookup) or Research (conversational Q&A)—only static study notes.
Scripture anchors
When a reference parses to the Church's study site, the link opens scripture there in a new tab; otherwise the label stays plain text. Short notes describe what the text is doing, not a full theological conclusion. Anchor type badges (primary, supporting, contextual) are editor markers for reading order and scope only; they do not rank inspiration, truth, or authority.
The Word and the testimony of John; incarnation language widely cited across traditions.
Peter’s confession at Caesarea Philippi; titles for Jesus debated and unpacked in commentary.
The resurrected Lord’s ministry among the Nephites; identity and doctrine foregrounded.
Abinadi’s report of the Lord’s saving role and suffering ‘according to the flesh.’
The Son’s succor and suffering ‘according to the flesh’ for faith and repentance.
Vision language bearing witness of the Son and the Father’s voice.
The Son contrasted with angels; widely used in Christological summaries.
How different traditions summarize the texts
Each block names a tradition or common reading, then describes it in neutral, third-person language. Summaries are representative, not exhaustive. Blocks are listed A–Z by tradition title for a stable order; that order is not a ranking of correctness.
Tradition / reading
Latter-day Saint teaching on Jesus Christ
Latter-day Saint scripture and teaching present Jesus Christ as the Son of God, the resurrected Lord, and the Redeemer whose life, Atonement, and ordinances are central to the Father’s plan. Passages in 3 Nephi, Mosiah, Alma, and modern revelation are frequently read together with the New Testament and Hebrews in manuals and classroom settings.
Passages often cited in this summary: 3 Nephi 11 (opens official scripture study in a new tab); Mosiah 3:5–12 (opens official scripture study in a new tab); Alma 7:11–13 (opens official scripture study in a new tab); Doctrine and Covenants 76:22–24 (opens official scripture study in a new tab); John 1:1–14 (opens official scripture study in a new tab)
Tradition / reading
Traditional Christian teaching on Jesus Christ
Across Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox history, creeds and catechisms summarize Christ’s divinity and humanity, his death and resurrection, and his offices as prophet, priest, and king—while commentators debate how individual verses and narratives should be ordered in systematic teaching.
Passages often cited in this summary: John 1:1–14 (opens official scripture study in a new tab); Matthew 16:13–17 (opens official scripture study in a new tab); Hebrews 1:1–4 (opens official scripture study in a new tab)
General Conference teachings
Talks linked here were selected during doctrine review and import. Each entry opens the talk on the Church's site.
Bonded to Jesus Christ: Becoming the Salt of the Earth
Elder José A. Teixeira · 2024-10
The Man Who Communed with Jehovah
Elder Kyle S. McKay · 2024-10
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland · 2025-10
Proved and Strengthened in Christ
Elder Henry B. Eyring · 2025-10
The Words of Christ and the Holy Ghost Will Lead Us to the Truth
Elder Takashi Wada · 2024-10
Related topics
Cross-links for study context only—they do not imply that one topic logically proves another.
- Atonement of Jesus Christ(related study topic)
- Godhead / Trinity(related study topic)
- Grace(related study topic)
- Repentance(related study topic)
Where readers often connect ideas
Notes describe common discussion threads between topics, not mandatory implications.
None recorded yet.
Coming later: optional fields for short argument sketches and reasoning tags. There is no automated apologetics or debate logic in v1.