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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Is Jesus God’s Form?
This article addresses misconceptions about Jesus and God’s Form in Aspectival Monotheism, clarifying that while God’s eternal spiritual body is integral to Jesus’ identity, Jesus remains a distinct, unified soul-being, not merely God’s Form. Continue reading
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False Charge of “Gnosticism”
Aspectival Monotheism counters John Hairston’s claims of its Gnosticism, asserting biblical fidelity through Genesis 2:7 and emphasizing God’s unity without division. The model maintains true divine presence within Jesus, safeguarding both humanity and monotheism. Continue reading
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A Text-First Defense of Aspectival Monotheism
This article defends Aspectival Monotheism against critiques labeling it as idolatry. It argues that biblical texts support distinctions in God’s nature and Jesus’ humanity without contradicting divine oneness. Continue reading
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DOES THE BIBLE TEACH THE TRINITY
This article examines the debate on the Trinity between James White and Dustin Smith, proposing Aspectival Monotheism as a framework that maintains monotheism while reconciling biblical language about God’s identity. Continue reading
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Why Jesus’ Anointing Matters
Why Jesus’ Anointing Matters A short reflection on what the anointing language actually proves If Jesus were already the eternally anointed second person of the Trinity, why does Scripture speak of Him being anointed in time? That is the key question. Jesus says, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed… Continue reading
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Jesus Is Divine Without Becoming “God in Total”
The article explores Jesus’ nature, asserting He is both fully human and embodying God’s fullness without equating Him to God in total, affirming a nuanced understanding of divinity and monotheism. Continue reading
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The Word Is Not an Orphaned Sound
The article argues that understanding John 1 necessitates recognizing the Word as fundamentally connected to God’s Form, challenging common interpretations that treat it as an abstract notion or detached message. Continue reading