Bible Question:
I am sorry, but your reponse is way over the top of my Head. Are you saying Jesus was telling them he had authority to be called God because he is within the law and that he was the law. Because he said ", that the Father is in me, and I in him." Him and his Farther hold the same attributes (nature) and are equal therefore he is authorized to say he is God? He was using Their law as example, by saying are you allowed to call yourselves gods within your own law because you have authority within YOUR law. Well the same concept or rule holds for him and his farther? Thanks for your help. God Bless Noveta |
Bible Answer: No, Jesus does not merely share the same nature as God, he has a unique unparalleled oneness with God as the second part of the Trinity. He has the authority to be called God because he is God. Joh 10:30 I and My Father are one. He testifies to it via his works: Joh 10:25 Jesus answered them, I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in My Father's name, they bear witness of Me. Joh 10:32 Jesus answered them, Many good works I have shown you from My Father. For which of those works do you stone Me? I’ll admit that I am a little fuzzy on vs 35 which is why I quoted the commentary. I don’t really understand your last question. I don’t believe they called themselves god but the Israelite rulers and judges Psalms 82:6 I said, You are gods, And all of you are children of the Most High. I would paraphrase it like this: Look, you guys call the people who revealed God to you gods, I have shown you that I am one with the father, therefore I cannot be guilty as I am above those that revealed the word of God to you. Kent |