Verse 22b: Who Denies the Christ? Who is the liar? It is whoever denies that Jesus is the Christ. Such a person is the antichrist—denying the Father and the Son. “Whoever denies that Jesus is the Christ”: this pronouncement reveals those in whom the spirit of the antichrist operates, specifically, in those who refuse the …
The Beginning: 1st John 1:1
CHAPTER 1: GOD IS LIGHT We're going to do a verse-by-verse exposition of 1st John and unfold "the message of life" as we work through all of John's 105 verses. VERSE 1: THE BEGINNING What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have observed and …
God in the Flesh: Meaning
The Implications of Yahweh’s Incarnation If Yahweh – our Creator – came to us in the flesh, then there are profound implications that impact the whole of humanity: Matthew 1:22-23 (CSB) Now all this took place to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet: 23 See, the virgin will become pregnant and …
God in the Flesh: NT Affirmations – Part 3
NEW TESTAMENT AFFIRMATIONS: Paul & Peter The epistle to the Hebrews opens with one of the most remarkable descriptions of who Jesus is: Hebrews 1:1-4 (CSB) Long ago God spoke to the fathers by the prophets at different times and in different ways. 2 In these last days, he has spoken to us by his …
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God in the Flesh: NT Affirmations – Part 2
New Testament Affirmations: Romans, Philippians, Titus, Hebrews & Peter The epistle to the Hebrews opens with one of the most remarkable descriptions of who Jesus is and then asks a series of questions: Hebrews 1:1-4 (CSB) Long ago God spoke to the fathers by the prophets at different times and in different ways. 2 In …
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God in the Flesh: NT Affirmations – Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LY7rXfcNYA&feature=youtu.be There is no question of greater significance than the question “is Jesus God?” The consequences of such a question shape the very life, expression, and understanding of the Christian faith. On the one hand, if Jesus is not Yahweh in the flesh, it is idolatry to worship him and ascribe to him the glory …
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