Blog/Articles/Rebuttals
This section contains the primary written material of Christ Rooted DIT, including structured articles and formal rebuttals. Individual pieces are often shared or read independently, but each assumes and depends upon the broader framework established throughout the site.
Readers unfamiliar with the underlying framework are encouraged to begin with Start Here or explore the Disciplines to understand how each article fits within the whole.
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Who Is the Active Subject of Philippians 2:6–7?
Philippians 2:6-7 reveals Christ Jesus as the active subject, emphasizing God’s self-humbling through His incarnation. It portrays the profound union of divine and human, illustrating God’s presence and purpose intimately connected in Jesus. Continue reading
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With God, Yet Not Another God: John 1:1 and God’s Own Form
The article argues that John 1:1 does not necessitate a second divine person but rather emphasizes the relationship between God and His “Logos,” which is God’s own Form in revelatory action, maintaining unity within divine identity. Continue reading
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Who Is the Active Subject of John’s Prologue?
John’s prologue emphasizes that God Himself is the active subject, not introducing a second divine person or reducing the “Word” to mere messaging. It affirms God’s creation and revelation through His own Form, establishing His true presence in Jesus. Continue reading
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Sinless Yet Bearing Sin: How Jesus Took the Sin of the World
The article explores how Jesus, though sinless, bore the sin of the world by distinguishing the person from the indwelling sin within mortal flesh, emphasizing that His unique spiritual aspect allowed Him to remain free from sin. Continue reading
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From Word to Sound: The Ontological Progression of Divine Speech
This article explores the nature of divine speech, emphasizing that the term “Word” in Scripture involves more than mere sound. It requires a speaker, structure, and the living power of the Holy Spirit, ultimately reflecting God’s own being. Continue reading
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The Missing Voice: Why the Old Testament Silence on a Second Divine Person Refutes the Trinity
The Old Testament’s silence on a second divine person challenges Trinitarian theology, revealing only one God acting and speaking as a singular entity. This supports the concept of a Tri-Aspectual God rather than the Trinity. Continue reading
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What Did Isaiah See? God’s Glory, God’s Form, and John’s Witness to the Messiah
The text explores the relationship between Isaiah’s vision of YHWH and its connection to the Messiah, emphasizing God’s intrinsic glory as rooted in His essence. It advocates for a coherent understanding that preserves biblical distinctions. Continue reading