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Proof Texts for the Deity of Christ

Did Jesus “Return” to the Father?

There are certain verses in John's gospel, John 1:1-3 and John 17:5, for example, that are considered proof that Jesus pre-existed in heaven.  There's another passage, depending on the translation you read, that appears to support the notion as well: John 13:3 (NIV) Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God  (emphasis added) Did Jesus Return to the Father? The phrase "returning to God" or "going back to God"…

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March 19, 2020
Read more about the article Jesus, The Great Teacher, Had a Teacher
The Sermon on the Mount by Carl Heinrich Bloch, c. 19th century
Who is Jesus

Jesus, The Great Teacher, Had a Teacher

Those who encountered Jesus during his earthly ministry may have debated whether or not he was the Messiah,[1] but few, if any, debated his ability to teach.  On the contrary, crowds were astonished by his teaching: Mark 11:18 (NASB) The chief priests and the scribes heard this, and began seeking how to destroy Him; for they were afraid of Him, for the whole crowd was astonished at His teaching. (emphasis added)Many people, including Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews, recognized that Jesus' teachings, and the signs…

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March 14, 2020
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Benediction of God the Father, Luca Cambiaso, c. 1565
Who is God / Who is Jesus

My Father’s Kingdom

Many Christians believe Jesus will rule the kingdom for all of eternity because he is God, and therefore, the kingdom inherently belongs to him.  Scripture, on the other hand, reveals a different picture about the coming kingdom, who it belongs to, and the reason for Jesus' rule. The Kingdom Belongs to the FatherThe Psalms often speak of God in terms of royalty:Psalm 47:2 (NASB) For the LORD Most High is to be feared, a great King over all the earth.Psalm 103:19 (NASB) The LORD has established…

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March 8, 2020