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Christ and the Palsied Man by J. Kirk Richards

Does Jesus’ Authority to Forgive Sins Prove He is God?

A paralyzed man and his friends went to see Jesus but were unable to reach him because the house where he was teaching was too crowded. So the man's friends lowered him through the roof.[1] When Jesus saw their faith, he forgave the man's sins: Luke 5:20-26 (NASB) Seeing their faith, He said, "Friend, your sins are forgiven you." 21 The scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, "Who is this man who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?" 22 But…

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January 16, 2020

Read more about the article Who is The Almighty God of Scripture?

Christ Pantocrator, St. Catherine's Monastery, Mt. Sinai, 6th century

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Who is The Almighty God of Scripture?

Who is the Almighty God? Does the title refer to the Trinity--the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit--as orthodoxy requires? Or does Scripture provide a different answer? Let's examine the definition of the word almighty, as well as its usage in Scripture and in creedal history. What does Almighty mean? The first occurrence of the word almighty in Scripture is found in the book of Genesis: Genesis 17:1 (NASB) Now when Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD [Yahweh] appeared to Abram and said to him,…

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January 7, 2020

Read more about the article Who Do Demons Believe Jesus Is?

Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld c. 1860

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Who Do Demons Believe Jesus Is?

Demons are a reality. Scripture is replete with references to these spirit beings who are said to have rebelled against God and are now under the authority of Satan.[1] Although we're never given a formal description, we're told that demons, also known as unclean or evil spirits, can cause sickness[2] and violence,[3] perform false signs and wonders,[4] propagate deceitful doctrine,[5] and possess and oppress people.[6] In addition, we learn from Scripture that demons are aware of or are knowledgeable about certain people. For example, when…

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December 29, 2019

Church History / Guest Posts

The Evolution of the Doctrine of the Trinity

This is a well written article detailing the historical development of the doctrine of the Trinity. It is being shared here with the permission of its author. The original can be found at The Trinity on Trial website. The Evolution of the Doctrine of the TrinityModern Christians owe a debt of gratitude to the early church. Her legacy of courage under persecution stands to this day as a bold testimony of faith. However, this legacy tends to overshadow the devastating impact of false teachers who…

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December 23, 2019

Proof Texts for the Deity of Christ

Jesus Christ, the Same Yesterday and Today and Forever

Many have taken comfort in the promise found in the letter to the Hebrews: Hebrews 13:8 (NASB) Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. But is the comfort taken from this passage rooted in a proper understanding of the verse? Often it is interpreted to mean that Jesus is unchanging from eternity past to eternity future, and thus, many see it as an affirmation that Jesus is God: he pre-existed yesterday, he exists today, and he will exist forever. The verse is…

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December 17, 2019

Read more about the article Does Jesus’ Superiority to Angels Prove He is God? An Examination of Hebrews 1:4-14

White Angel of Mileševa, Serbia, 13th century

Proof Texts for the Deity of Christ / Worship of Jesus

Does Jesus’ Superiority to Angels Prove He is God? An Examination of Hebrews 1:4-14

The letter to the Hebrews was written to Hellenized Jews who had come to faith in Christ, but were in danger of returning to the Law. It's possible that an esteem for angels as mediators of the first covenant[1] is what motivated the author to pen two chapters presenting Jesus as being "better than" the heavenly beings. Some posit that the writer based his claims of Jesus' superiority to angels on a belief that he is God. But is this what the author was trying…

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December 11, 2019

Proof Texts for the Deity of Christ

Jesus is the Radiance of God’s Glory and the Exact Representation of His Nature: An Examination of Hebrews 1:3-4

The first chapter of the letter to the Hebrews is a favorite text for those attempting to prove the deity of Christ. However, when examined more closely, the text fails to provide support for the fourth century doctrine.[1] For example, in a related post, we examined Hebrews 1:1-2 in light of the claim that Jesus is the Creator of the world. We discovered that the first two chapters are not about the Genesis creation at all, but about the coming kingdom age.[2] Moreover, we learned…

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December 3, 2019

Proof Texts for the Deity of Christ / Creation and Jesus / Preexistence

Through Whom He Made the World: An Examination of Hebrews 1:1-2

Post-biblical orthodoxy has long held that Jesus created the world. Passages such as Genesis 1:26, John 1:1-3 and Colossians 1:15-18, when viewed through a Nicene lens, appear to some to support this interpretation. Another passage that is often referenced is found in Hebrews: Hebrews 1:1-2 (NASB) God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, 2 in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through…

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November 23, 2019

Read more about the article Jesus, the Wisdom of God

Christ in the Temple, Heinrich Hofmann, 19th century

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Jesus, the Wisdom of God

The Bible has much to say about wisdom. Whether in Hebrew (chokmah) or Greek (sophia), wisdom is defined as insight, skill or knowledge.[1] It is understood to be the "ability to think and act using knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense, and insight."[2] In addition, wisdom is said to be, "the ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting.[3] Scripture compares the wisdom of the world with the wisdom of God. The former is said to be foolishness,[4] demonic and that which manifests…

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November 18, 2019

Read more about the article Do Jesus’ Miracles Prove He is God?

Christ healing the blind; El Greco, ca. 1570.

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Do Jesus’ Miracles Prove He is God?

Jesus worked miracles. The gospel accounts record a combined total of thirty- five specific supernatural occurrences performed by Jesus.[1] Additionally, there were many other supernatural works that were chronicled in general terms, without much detail:[2] For example: Matthew 14:35-36 (NASB) And when the men of that place recognized Him, they sent word into all that surrounding district and brought to Him all who were sick; 36 and they implored Him that they might just touch the fringe of His cloak; and as many as touched…

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November 12, 2019