Christian interpreters have long been puzzled by the brief mention of Melchizedek in Genesis 14, his one-sentence mention in Psalm 110:4, and by the interpretation of those two texts by Paul in Hebrews 5&7. Most Christian commentators hold that Melchizedek was just a man and that he merely prefigured Christ, being a type or comparative … Continue reading “Melchizedek” is the Son of God
Trinitarians and Unitarians alike incorrectly associate the title “Son of God” with the Virgin birth. For Trinitarians, “God the Son” became “the Son of God” by means of the incarnation. Unitarians deny the incarnation and preexistence of the Son. The human Jesus was “the Son of God” only in an adopted sense. Both groups must … Continue reading The “Son of God” in Matthew, Mark and Luke
February 12, 2022 A favorite proof-text by Unitarians who deny the pre-human origin of the Son as “the Beginning” and His role in creation is the following verse: Isaiah 44:24 (NASB) 24 Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, and the one who formed you from the womb, “I, the LORD, am the maker of all … Continue reading Did God Create All Things Alone? Isaiah 44:24
In his book, The Doctrine of the Trinity, Christianity’s Self-Inflicted Wound, it is apparent that Anthony Buzzard was working from a false presupposition regarding the question of a pre-human existence for the Son of God. He made it plain that any form of literal preexistence is totally incompatible with the biblical belief that Jesus was … Continue reading Did the “Son of God or Son of Man” have 1 or 2 Origins?
Who bears God’s Name & Speaks as God Long before “angels” (plural) are mentioned in Genesis, a mysterious character shows up who was not Himself “God,” since He was God’s “Messenger.” One cannot be a messenger of himself. Both the Hebrew and Greek words translated “angel” simply mean “messenger,” and are used of both heavenly … Continue reading The Messenger (Angel) of the YHVH (Lord)
John 1:1-3 introduces the concept of "Logos" (Word), sparking debates about the nature of Jesus. Paul's use of "Logos" as a title for Jesus in Hebrews demonstrates the expectation for the audience to understand the connection. In historical context, this idea predates Philo's Greek philosophy, aligning with Jewish monotheism.
Tim Warner http://www.4windsfellowships.net Colossians 1:15-20 NKJV He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and … Continue reading Detailed Exegesis of Colossians 1:15-20 – Image of the Invisible God
The earliest Christian pastors, apologists, and martyrs did not view the Son of God as modern Trinitarians do. The Son was neither co-equal nor co-eternal with the Father. God the Father alone was unbegotten, uncreated, without beginning or end, Sovereign over all.
To download PDF copy click Here The language of Scripture concerning God and His Son is the foundation of a solid and proper understanding of the God of Abraham. Conservative Christian theologians have rightly claimed that Scripture must be interpreted based upon the normal standards of speech and terminology. That is, in communicating with humanity … Continue reading The FOUR PRINCIPLES of DIVINE PROCREATION & the IMPACT on CHRISTIAN MONOTHEISM
Both Trinitarians and Unitarians have missed a very important distinction in the two titles assigned to Jesus throughout the Gospels, “Son of God” and “Son of Man.” Both groups apply both titles to Jesus’ existence from His birth in Bethlehem alone. For Trinitarians, “Son of God” is a title that stems from their interpretation of … Continue reading Why the Human Jesus is called “Son of God”
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