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.
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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)”
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 peopleContinueContinue 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 timeContinueContinue reading “THE PERFECT REVELATION OF GOD (THE FATHER) IN CHRIST (THE SON) (10)”
THE PERFECT REVELATION OF GOD (THE FATHER) IN CHRIST (THE SON) (9)
“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: No man had seen God at any time, but in Jesus we see God. Let us begin by stating clearly here that the bible doesContinueContinue reading “THE PERFECT REVELATION OF GOD (THE FATHER) IN CHRIST (THE SON) (9)”
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