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THE PERFECT REVELATION OF GOD (THE FATHER) IN CHRIST (THE SON) (17)

“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. Philip saith unto him, Lord, show us the Father, and itContinueContinue reading “THE PERFECT REVELATION OF GOD (THE FATHER) IN CHRIST (THE SON) (17)”

THE PERFECT REVELATION OF GOD (THE FATHER) IN CHRIST (THE SON) (16)

The essence of understanding God is found solely in Jesus Christ, who clarifies the nature of God. Without Christ, one cannot know, approach, or see God as He reveals divine truth. This teaching emphasizes that true knowledge of God is only attainable through a relationship with Jesus.

THE PERFECT REVELATION OF GOD (THE FATHER) IN CHRIST (THE SON) (15)

The essence of John 1:18 emphasizes that Jesus is the ultimate revelation of God, as no one has seen God except through Him. All encounters with God in earlier scriptures are overshadowed by Christ, who clarifies God’s character and actions. Understanding God requires a focus on Christ, as He alone demystifies Him.

THE PERFECT REVELATION OF GOD (THE FATHER) IN CHRIST (THE SON) (14)

The passage discusses the concept that prior to the incarnation of Christ, no one, including angels, had seen God. Instances in the Old Testament, such as Jacob’s encounter, illustrate that interactions with angels were perceived as encounters with God. True understanding of God comes through knowing Jesus, who reveals the Father.

THE PERFECT REVELATION OF GOD (THE FATHER) IN CHRIST (THE SON) (13)

The text discusses how encounters with angels in the Old Testament were often perceived as interactions with God. It highlights examples from Exodus, suggesting that the term “the Lord” might refer to angels, urging careful interpretation of scripture. Understanding this distinction is crucial for accurate biblical interpretation.

THE PERFECT REVELATION OF GOD (THE FATHER) IN CHRIST (THE SON) (12)

“No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him” – John 1:18 LIGHT FOR NOW: There is no contradiction in the bible, there can only be a contradiction in the mind of the reader. In our previous studies, the accountContinueContinue reading “THE PERFECT REVELATION OF GOD (THE FATHER) IN CHRIST (THE SON) (12)”