Aspectival Monotheism
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Who Is the Active Subject of John’s Prologue?
Read more: Who Is the Active Subject of John’s Prologue?John’s prologue reveals God as the active subject through the “Logos,” illustrating that His divine Soul and inner Spirit are intricately involved in creation and revelation, culminating in the incarnation of Jesus Christ.
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The Word, Eternal Life, and the Meaning of Pros
Read more: The Word, Eternal Life, and the Meaning of ProsJohn’s writings reveal a profound relationship between the Word and Eternal Life, both distinct yet unified in God’s essence. The Father possesses Life, which He imparts to the Son, manifesting divine reality.
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The Word of Life Was Manifested
Read more: The Word of Life Was ManifestedThe Word of Life, as shown in 1 John 1:1–2, illustrates Jesus’ manifestation of God’s eternal life. This revelation highlights the distinction between the Word as divine expression and Life as God’s eternal essence, embodying…
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A Guide to Biblical Spirit-Language
Read more: A Guide to Biblical Spirit-LanguageThis guide organizes biblical phrases related to Spirit, clarifying distinctions among them. It emphasizes the unique identity of God as Spirit, differentiating between the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of God, and the spirit of man.
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Who Is the Active Subject of John’s Prologue?
Read more: 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…
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Sinless Yet Bearing Sin: How Jesus Took the Sin of the World
Read more: Sinless Yet Bearing Sin: How Jesus Took the Sin of the WorldThe 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…
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Why the Distinction Matters: The “Word” as Designator of God’s Form and the Preservation of the Who of God and Jesus
Read more: Why the Distinction Matters: The “Word” as Designator of God’s Form and the Preservation of the Who of God and JesusThe content discusses the importance of distinguishing between God’s Soul and Form in understanding the incarnation of Jesus. This distinction preserves the identities of God and Jesus, clarifying divine giving and the nature of God’s…
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Is God a Person?
Read more: Is God a Person?The article explores whether God is a person, arguing that the deeper question is about defining personhood. It concludes that God is indeed a person with a Soul, distinct from human social definitions, fostering a…
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John 17:5 and the Glory Before the World: Why the “I” of Jesus Does Not Prove a Second Eternal Person
Read more: John 17:5 and the Glory Before the World: Why the “I” of Jesus Does Not Prove a Second Eternal PersonJohn 17:5 is often misinterpreted as proof of Jesus’ prehuman existence as a separate person. This analysis argues that understanding the verse within biblical anthropology reveals Jesus’ unique emergence and union with the Father, emphasizing…
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The Word of God in Revelation: Who and What Is the Word?
Read more: The Word of God in Revelation: Who and What Is the Word?The Word in Revelation signifies a divine reality, grounded in God’s living Form. It transcends mere communication, emphasizing God’s personal nature. Jesus, bearing this title, embodies ontological union with God’s essence, highlighting divine expression.