Bible Question: Mat. 24:36 says the "Son will not know, only the Father"..., so was Christ omniscient? |
Bible Answer: In answering the question concerning the " sign of your presence and the conclusion of the system of things" at Matthew 24:3, Jesus gave features that would identify this time period. However, of his "coming", as found at Matthew 24:30, he said that "Concerning that day and hour, noboby knows, neither the angels, nor the Son, but only the Father." Thus, Jesus stated that this event as to when he is to "come" and hence begin the "great tribulation", as found at verses 15-22, was known only by his Father, Jehovah God. To further show that Jesus is not all-knowing, when asked by his disciples after his resurrection: "Lord, are you restoring the kingdom to Israel at this time?", Jesus replied: "It does not belong to you to get knowledge of the times or seasons which the Father has placed in his own jurisdiction." In addition, Jesus sometime earlier had told the Jews: " I do nothing of my own initiative; but just as the Father taught me I speak these things."(John 8:28) Therefore, Jesus shows that he is not omniscient, but rather was taught by and listens to his Father. |