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NASB | Luke 18:18 ¶ A ruler questioned Him, saying, "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 18:18 ¶ A certain ruler asked Him, "Good Teacher [You who are essentially and morally good], what shall I do to inherit eternal life [that is, eternal salvation in the Messiah's kingdom]?" [Matt 19:16-29; Mark 10:17-30] |
Bible Question: Was the rich young ruler admitting that Jesus was God when he referred to Jesus as "Good Master" and Jesus quietly claimed that no one is Good but God? |
Bible Answer: Jesus was claiming to be God! And for him, it was not a usurpation (See Philippians 2:6). But that is the answer to the short question. We do not know whether the young ruler was admitting to that fact, or even if he was aware of it, because he did not answer the question why he had called Jesus good. It is interesting that in the ensuing conversation Jesus said that which is impossible with men is possible with God (Luke 18:27). Who can be saved? Anyone (Romans 10:13). Even a rich man (Matthew 27:57). Who can save? Only God can (Isaiah 45:21). Jesus is able to save (Hebrews 7:25) because he is God. On another occasion, someone asked, “Who can forgive sins but God alone?” But Jesus, the “Son of Man” did have the power to forgive sins. He proved it by healing a man, (Mark 2) and in so doing he also showed that he is God. He is able to heal, and forgive, and save. In addressing Jesus as Good Master, even unwittingly, that man was doing well, because Jesus is God. |
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