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Apr 3, 2021 · Second, the transition from verse 18 to verse 19 suggests that Jesus thinks only God can ultimately define what is required of someone to inherit eternal life, yet Jesus gives his own command of what is required of this man to inherit eternal life, thereby implying his divinity. Jesus may also be implying his divinity when he intentionally sets ...
Sep 12, 2024 · The key to understanding Christ’s kenosis or “self-emptying” is to recognize that He did not lose His divinity. Rather, His kenosis was a deliberate act of humility and service. By “making himself of no reputation” (Philippians 2:7, KJV), Jesus chose to serve rather than be served, providing a model for believers: “If I then, your ...
Jan 4, 2022 · Thus, Jesus’ question to the man is designed not to deny His deity, but rather to draw the man to recognize Christ’s divine identity. Such an interpretation is substantiated by passages such as John 10:11 wherein Jesus declares Himself to be “the good shepherd.” Similarly in John 8:46, Jesus asks, “Can any of you prove me guilty of ...
Aug 10, 2022 · In conclusion, Jesus in His incarnation was still all-powerful, all-knowing, all-present, immutable, and sovereign according to His divine nature. In His “emptying”, Jesus did not lose any of His divinity but rather a temporary setting aside or restricted use of His divine attributes.
Oct 1, 2018 · Apparently, if Jesus had performed miracles as God, we shouldn’t expect miracles by Christians today. This is problematic for at least two reasons. In the first place, while Jesus’ miracles were loving acts of compassion and mercy, they were designed to point to his Divinity. Second, Johnson has misinterpreted Phil 2:7 in a very significant ...
Apr 8, 2021 · The early Christians did not openly deny the divinity of Christ, for no such doctrine yet existed in the First Century and was largely ignored during the Second Century. Rather, the Jesus they believed in was a man, and they, just as the Israelites did before them, believed in only one God, the Father.
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Feb 22, 2015 · He was there to honor God, his Father. It is clear that, Jesus did not "actually refuse to be called good". Rather, he answered the question with wisdom and emphasis on God who is good and who is the only one who can give "eternal life. There was nothing in the narrative that states Jesus denied his deity, goodness, nor his divinity.
