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 accountContinue reading "THE PERFECT REVELATION OF GOD (THE FATHER) IN CHRIST (THE SON) (12)"
THE PERFECT REVELATION OF GOD (THE FATHER) IN CHRIST (THE SON) (11)
“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: On Mount Sinai, the principal actors were angels and not God. In our last study, we looked at the Exodus 20 account which most peopleContinue reading "THE PERFECT REVELATION OF GOD (THE FATHER) IN CHRIST (THE SON) (11)"
THE PERFECT REVELATION OF GOD (THE FATHER) IN CHRIST (THE SON) (10)
“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: Until Jesus, nobody at any time saw God. Our key text above indicates that no man (not even one) had seen God at any timeContinue reading "THE PERFECT REVELATION OF GOD (THE FATHER) IN CHRIST (THE SON) (10)"
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