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According to the author, there are multiple ways to be saved under heaven.
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The author is open to considering the value of deities in African religions or Far Eastern religions.
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The author believes that the world's love for Christ is a sign of true faith.
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The Swiss lady's initial admiration for Christ was sufficient for salvation.
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The author believes that Christ is one of many ways to be saved.
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The Swiss lady's service in Africa as a medical missionary was a sign of her true faith.
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The author affirms that Christ is unique and distinct from all other religious figures.
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The author believes that faith and salvation are separate entities.
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According to the speaker, it is possible to be a Christian and a Hindu simultaneously.
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The speaker believes that Jesus is one of the three gods in the Trinity.
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The speaker's friend had a Bible study with a Jehovah's Witness.
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The Jehovah's Witness in the anecdote accepted the Trinity as true.
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The speaker's friend was gentle in his approach to evangelism.
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The speaker believes that there are multiple ways to salvation.
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The speaker's friend lived in Germany.
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The speaker's friend was successful in evangelizing the Jehovah's Witness.
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According to Carl F.H. Henry, John Hicks' Christology and soteriology are in conflict with each other.
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John Hicks accepts that Jesus is the only way to salvation.
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John Hicks believes that Jesus' divinity is necessary for salvation to occur.
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The uniqueness of Christ is a central theme in John Hicks' theology.
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John Hicks holds that humanity's depravity is a major obstacle to salvation.
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The article in Criswell Theological Review, 1992, presents a unified view of Jesus Christ's identity.
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John Hicks believes that Christ's incarnation is necessary for humanity's salvation.
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The concept of exclusivism is central to Christian theology.
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Harold O.J. Brown's statement implies that the figure of Jesus preached by different men throughout history is unsubstantial and unbelievable.
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The author believes that the differences in the preaching of Christ by different men arise from their desire to redefine Christ.
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The lives of men and women from different times and places demonstrate a uniform understanding of Jesus Christ.
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Catherine of Siena is characterized as a diplomatic figure in Harold O.J. Brown's statement.
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The author affirms that faith and salvation are intertwined entities.
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Harold O.J. Brown's statement suggests that the uniqueness of Christ is a disputed topic among Christians.
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The author believes that the authoritative source of Christ is a matter of debate among Christians.
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The preaching of Christ by different men and women throughout history is a testament to the many ways to be saved.
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Simon Peter declared Jesus as the Son of the Living God.
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Jesus' assessment of Simon Peter's answer was that it was based on flesh and blood.
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The Great Commission in Matthew 28 is to make disciples of only the Jewish nation.
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Simon Peter's conviction about Jesus being the Holy One of God motivated him to preach to others.
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The Bible teaches that people can call on Jesus without believing in Him first.
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The apostolic ministry in the early years was not threatened by false teachings and distortions of truth.
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The Bible says that the feet of those who bring good news are ugly.
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The message of Christ is not unique and can be found in other religions.
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The Messiah's goings forth have been from long ago from the days of eternity, indicating His pre-existence.
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The Bible teaches that Jesus will be the ruler of Israel in the millennium.
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The Colossian heresy denies the divinity of Jesus.
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The Bible teaches that Jesus is the ruler of Israel.
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The passage suggests that Jesus' divinity is essential for salvation to occur.
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The Bible teaches that Jesus' incarnation is necessary for humanity's salvation.
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The Bible teaches that faith and salvation are separate entities.
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The passage suggests that Jesus is the Lamb of God, who will rule in Israel during the millennium.
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Jesus existed beforehand, having a substantial beginning before his conception.
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The believer's existence ends at death, while the unbeliever's existence continues forever.
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Jesus' birth into history was a one-time event, and he was not involved in eternity.
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Paul links Jesus' precedence in time with his preeminence as creator and sustainer.
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Jesus laid aside his humanity to become rich in glory.
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The deity of Christ is a disputed topic among Christians.
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The exercise of infinite power and the disclosures of supreme majesty are attributes of Jesus in his former state of glory.
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The condition of Jesus in his former state of glory was one of poverty and humility.
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Jesus said that God was his father, making himself equal with God.
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The phrase 'only begotten' means Jesus was born through procreation.
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Jesus made himself equal with God, which was considered blasphemy by the Jews.
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In Christ's day, 'Son of God' was a name applied to Jesus, implying inferiority to God.
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The phrase 'firstborn of creation' marks priority in position and implies chronological superiority.
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Jesus' divinity was seen as a special relationship, not an equality with God.
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The name 'Son of God' was a unique title applied only to Jesus Christ.
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The Jews were tolerant of Jesus' claim to be the Son of God.
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Nathaniel refers to Jesus as the King of the Roman Empire.
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The demons address Jesus as the Son of God.
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Martha believes that Jesus is the Son of God, but only in a political sense.
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The title 'Son of God' is only used to refer to Jesus' human ancestry.
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Matthew's Gospel presents Jesus as a mere mortal prophet.
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The attributes of God, such as omnipresence and omnipotence, are not applied to Jesus in Matthew's Gospel.
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The phrase 'son of God' is used to refer to Jesus as a created being, subordinate to God.
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The messianic theme is only present in a few isolated passages in the Bible.
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Jesus Christ had a personal existence before the foundation of the world.
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The Bible teaches that Jesus' divinity is necessary for salvation to occur.
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Jesus was sent by God to give eternal life to those whom God had given him.
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The Bible teaches that Jesus' incarnation is necessary for humanity's salvation.
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The phrase 'whom you have sent' in John 17:5 refers to Jesus' being loved by God before the foundation of the world.
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Election and salvation are separate entities in the Bible.
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Jesus' pre-existence is a disputed topic among Christians.
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The Bible teaches that Jesus is the only true God and the one whom God has sent.
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Study Notes
The Uniqueness of Christ
- There is only one Christ, one Savior, and one way under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12).
- Christ stands in confrontation to everything else, and any respect for Christ that is not grounded in His true identity is open to question.
The Danger of False Definitions of Christ
- A Swiss lady loved the figure of Christ she read about, but had never been saved; she was motivated to serve in Africa, but it was under a false definition of who He was to her.
- Without knowing the true Christ, she would have continued in her efforts, but it would have been under a false definition of who He was to her.
Exclusivism and Christology
- There is only one name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved, and that's the name of Christ (Acts 4:12).
- Any claim that there is no salvation apart from Christ is true, but John Hicks rejects this exclusivism.
The Importance of Understanding Depravity
- Salvation is about transformation, a change from depravity to holiness, not just a change of character and conduct on a surface level.
- Depravity is often overlooked in discussions of salvation.
The Testimony of Church History
- Different men and women from different times, places, and walks of life have believed in Christ, preached Christ, and affirmed the Christ of the Scriptures throughout history.
- They knew Christ as Savior and Lord, and their drive to preach Christ is a testament to the authenticity of His message.
The Call to Preach Christ
- Simon Peter's answer to Jesus, "You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God," was a declaration of faith that led to a motivation to preach (Matthew 16:16-19).
- The Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) and Romans 10:14-15 emphasize the importance of preaching Christ to all nations.
The Eternality of the Messiah
- Micah 5:2 points to the eternality of the Messiah, stating that the ruler of Israel will come from Bethlehem Ephrathah, and that He has been going forth from eternity, from the days of eternity.
- This implies a pre-existence of the Messiah, who is not limited by time or human birth.
The Deity of Christ
- Jesus is described as the God-man, emphasizing His divine nature and humanity.
- He is distinct from the Father, yet eternally existent with Him.
- The Colossian heresy, also known as Arianism, attempted to diminish Christ's divinity, but this is rejected as heresy.
Christ's Pre-Existence
- Jesus is the one who has always been, with no beginning or end, unlike humans who have a specific point of origin.
- His birth, death, resurrection, and second coming are all events in history, but He Himself is eternal.
Christ as Creator and Sustainer
- Paul links Christ's precedence in time with His preeminence as creator and sustainer (Colossians 1:15-17).
- Christ is before all things, and by Him, all things consist, implying His role in sustaining creation.
The Son of God
- The title "Son of God" is messianic, implying a divine nature and relationship with the Father.
- It is not just a political or earthly title, but a declaration of Christ's equality with God.
- This title is applied to Jesus throughout Scripture, emphasizing His deity and divine authority.
Divine Attributes Applied to Christ
- Omniscience, omnipotence, immutability, and other divine attributes are applied to Christ, solidifying His divine nature.
- These attributes are not just ascribed to Him, but are inherent to His being as the Son of God.
The Significance of Psalm 2:7
- This passage is a messianic prophecy, applying the title "Son of God" to Jesus.
- In Christ's day, this title implied equality with God, arousing anger among the Jews who saw it as blasphemy.
The Meaning of "Only Begotten"
- The Greek term "monogenes" does not imply a lack of divinity or origin, but rather uniqueness and absolute singularity.
- The concept of "firstborn of creation" does not imply creation or procreation, but priority in position.
John 17:5 and Christ's Pre-Existence
- Jesus prays to the Father to glorify Him with the glory He had before the world was.
- This passage confirms Christ's pre-existence and personal relationship with the Father before creation.
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Discussion about the uniqueness of Jesus Christ as the one and only Savior. Referring to Acts 4:12, emphasizing the exclusive nature of Christianity.
