Theology Proper
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What If John Was Not Borrowing from Philo?
Read more: 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.
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The Father Has Life in Himself
Read more: The Father Has Life in HimselfJohn 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.
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Can God’s Form Be Personal? John 1:1, Pros Ton Theon, and Why the Word as Designator Does Not Make God’s Form Impersonal
Read more: Can God’s Form Be Personal? John 1:1, Pros Ton Theon, and Why the Word as Designator Does Not Make God’s Form ImpersonalThe objection that God’s Form must be impersonal if identified as the “Word” fails. Scripture presents God’s Form as fully personal, intrinsic to the one divine being, maintaining unity and distinction within God’s reality.
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God Is Love: Why This Does Not Require a Trinity
Read more: God Is Love: Why This Does Not Require a TrinityThe 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 creation or relational constructs.
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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…