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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…
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The Missing Voice
The Old Testament identifies YHWH Himself as the divine speaker and Creator without naming a second eternal divine person. Genesis, Isaiah, and God’s oath clarify why that missing identification matters…
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What Did Isaiah See?
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…
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Whose Spirit Cries “Abba, Father”?
Galatians 4:6 emphasizes that “the Spirit of His Son” is neither the Holy Spirit nor a standard human spirit, but rather the unique divine-human spirit defining Jesus, reproduced in believers…
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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗗𝗼𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴
Theological debates on “firstborn” center on interpretations of Colossians 1, urging a framework of Divine Identity Theology. It emphasizes “firstborn” as representing a unique divine-human identity rooted in scripture, impacting…
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Why the Distinction Matters: The Word, God’s Personal Living Structure, and the Who of God and Jesus
This discussion emphasizes the critical distinctions within God’s nature, preserving the identities of the Father and Jesus while clarifying the incarnation. It affirms God’s personal living structure without confusion or…
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Can the Word Be Personal Without Being Another Divine Person?
This discussion explores the relationship between the Word and the one personal God, emphasizing that the Word can be personal without being a separate divine person, affirming a unified divine…
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God Is Love: Why This Does Not Require a Trinity
The article argues that “God is love” does not necessitate a Trinity, asserting that love is intrinsic to God’s being. It emphasizes that divine love is eternal, not dependent on…