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Proof Texts for the Deity of Christ / Dual Natures of Christ

Christ Who is Over All, God Blessed Forever?

An Examination of Romans 9:5 Did Paul declare to believers in Rome that Jesus is God?  Some Christians believe he did based on the following passage:Romans 9:3-5 (NASB) For I could wish that I myself were accursed, separated from Christ for the sake of my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh, 4  who are Israelites, to whom belongs the adoption as sons, and the glory and the covenants and the giving of the Law and the temple service and the promises, 5  whose are…

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October 30, 2019
Read more about the article Is Jesus the Creator? An examination of Colossians 1:15-18
Proof Texts for the Deity of Christ / Creation and Jesus

Is Jesus the Creator? An examination of Colossians 1:15-18

One of the few passages that is used to support the notion that Jesus is the Creator or Co-Creator of the world is found in Paul's letter to the Colossians: Colossians 1:15-18 (NASB)  He [Jesus] is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by Him [Jesus] all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things have been created through Him and for Him. 17  He…

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October 25, 2019
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Who Did the Jews Understand the Creator to Be?

When God led the Israelites out of Egyptian captivity, a culture marked by polytheism, He made it known that He was different from all other gods.  He was the only true God, and He was one:Deuteronomy 6:4 (NASB) “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one!  (emphasis added)This passage, known as the Shema (Hebrew for the word hear or listen), became the statement of belief for Jews.  Award winning author, Rabbi Reuven Hammer, writes regarding the meaning of this Jewish creed:Briefly, the first paragraph, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, commands…

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October 18, 2019
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Who is Jesus? God, Christ or Both?

Just who is Jesus?  A Barna study conducted in 2014, revealed that 93 percent of Americans[1] believe that Jesus Christ "was a real person who actually lived."[2]   Sixty-three percent said they have made a commitment to Jesus that is still important in their lives today.  However, less than half (43 percent) believe "Jesus was God living among humans."  But before someone cries Heretic!, let's examine the Scriptures and consider why they might believe this. An attentive reader will observe that Scripture consistently places Jesus in…

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October 11, 2019
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Who is Jesus

Jesus, God’s Appointed Judge

Throughout the ages, God has been recognized and honored as the Judge of all the earth.  For example, Abraham appealed to God as the ultimate judge who would deal justly:Genesis 18:25 (NASB) "Far be it from You to do such a thing, to slay the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Shall not the Judge of all the earth deal justly?" (emphasis added)An unnamed psalmist also petitioned God as the "Judge of…

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October 4, 2019