Christology – Page 5 – Christ Rooted DIT

What If John Was Not Borrowing from Philo?

The argument challenges the idea that John’s prologue is primarily influenced by Philo of Alexandria. Instead, it suggests that John draws from Scripture, particularly Genesis, emphasizing God’s Word as the source of creation and revelation.

The Father Has Life in Himself

John 5:26 emphasizes that the Father possesses inward divine life, which He grants to the Son. This reveals Jesus’ unique nature, as He embodies the Father’s life, establishing a vital ontological union between them.

Does John 1:17 Identify Jesus as the Word?

John 1:17 identifies Jesus Christ as the historical figure through whom grace and truth are revealed but does not equate the “Word” directly with Jesus. It emphasizes the distinction between God’s Word, representing His divine…

Why Revelation 19:13 Calls Jesus “The Word of God”

Revelation 19:13 identifies Jesus as “The Word of God,” emphasizing His unique role in divine revelation and authority. It connects to Old Testament themes, highlighting Jesus as the embodiment of God’s speaking, judgment, and presence.

A Guide to Biblical Spirit-Language

This 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.

The Word Is Not a Shortcut for Saying “Jesus”

The text explores the distinction between “the Word” and “Jesus” in John 1, emphasizing that the Word represents God’s own Form while Jesus embodies this revelation in human existence, maintaining both God’s unity and Jesus’s…

What Is the Spirit of Christ?

The Spirit of Christ signifies the unique identity and presence of God within Jesus, distinguishing Him as the Messiah. Unlike prophets, His anointing dwells inwardly, grounded in the eternal spiritual reality of God’s Form.

The Shore, the Ocean, and the One God

The text explores Stable Monarchy, emphasizing that understanding Jesus requires entering Scripture’s narrative rather than adhering to traditional categories. It asserts the Father as one God, and Jesus as the uniquely human Son, presenting ontological…

The Word of His Mouth and the Power of His Hand

Psalm 33:6 illustrates God as the singular, active subject of creation, expressing His power through the Word, mouth, and breath. This language reveals distinct yet unified divine realities in God’s orderly actions.

A Plain Parallel to John 6:38

John 6:38 reveals sourced spiritual identity, not spatial descent. Jesus came down from heaven because His spiritual source is God Himself, the Father, who gave His own Form by His Spirit.