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The Deity of Christ

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In Matthew 5, Jesus corrects what has been misunderstood of the law, claiming absolute authority over the laws and institutions of God.

True

Jesus' authority over the temple in Matthew 12 verse 6 is seen as less than the temple itself.

False

According to the Old Testament, the temple is not considered God's dwelling place.

False

Jesus' attributes, as described in the scripture, do not mark him out as divine.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Jesus did not claim to be omnipresent in the scripture.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The scripture does not provide scriptural evidence of Jesus' divinity.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Jesus' divine claims are not supported by his actions and teachings in the scripture.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The four major proofs of Jesus' divinity do not include his works, claims, and attributes.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the author, Jesus' words in Luke 7 were not well known to the people.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The author mentions that only God can forgive sins, implying that Jesus is not God.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The author argues that the religious background of the day is compatible with the presentation of Christ.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The author cites Brash Bansal's book, The Person of Christ, Volume 2, as a source of inspiration.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The author makes a distinction between direct and indirect evidence of Jesus' deity.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The passage suggests that Jesus' claim to deity was not evident in his words and actions.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The author believes that the miracle of the costly perfume in Luke 7 is a direct evidence of Jesus' deity.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Doriani, Jesus explicitly claimed to be divine in his parables.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The author points out Jesus' knowledge of people's thoughts as an indication of his divine power.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The article 'Jesus' implicit claim to deity in his parables' provides 12 bullet points summarizing the evidence for Jesus' divinity.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Jesus taught that his life was a pattern for others to follow.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Denying Jesus' divinity is a form of Gnosticism.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The completeness of Jesus' humanity is denied in Doceticism.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Doriani's article discusses the significance of Jesus' resurrection.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Scriptural evidence of Jesus' divinity can be found in his parables.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Worship and adoration of Jesus during his lifetime are mentioned in the article.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The disciples would not have realized that Jesus was incredibly different from mankind.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Bible states that Jesus created and sustains all things.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Bible does not attribute divine names to Jesus.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Francis Beckwith's syllogism does not rely on scripture to prove Jesus' divinity.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Only pagan gods are credited with creating the heavens and the earth.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Bible does not describe Jesus as the one who formed the earth by his power.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Bible describes Jesus as having limitations similar to those of pagan gods.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The heavens were made by the word of Jesus, according to scripture.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The article 'God the Son' by John Fish III is a 50-page article on the deity of Jesus Christ.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the article, Jesus is described as being sent from heaven by the Holy Spirit.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The article mentions that Jesus spoke the words of the Holy Spirit, not his own.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The passage suggests that Jesus claimed to be the exclusive revelation of the Holy Spirit.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The article states that Jesus has all things given into his hand by the Holy Spirit, including the judgment of the world and the granting of eternal life.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Son of God is described as being independent of the Father for guidance and strength.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The article mentions that Jesus' divinity is evident in his words and actions.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The article is from a well-known journal in the author's circles.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Deity of Christ

  • Christ's divine claims, authority, and works mark Him as something different from the law in Matthew 5.
  • In Matthew 5, Jesus corrects what has been misunderstood of the law, speaking with remarkable authority (e.g., "You have heard that it was said, but I say to you..."); this authority would be immediately recognized by the Jewish rabbis and others of the day.

Authority over the Temple

  • In Matthew 12:6, Jesus claims to be greater than the temple, which was considered God's dwelling place in the Old Testament; only God Himself could make such a claim.

Attributes of Christ

  • Christ's attributes, such as His presence as the living Word, mark Him as divine.
  • He is greater than the temple and is omnipresent, as evidenced by His statement after His ascension.

Indirect Evidence of Christ's Deity

  • Luke 7: Jesus forgives sins, which is a divine prerogative, implying that He is God.
  • Jesus' words and actions in Luke 7 demonstrate His divine power, as He knows the thoughts of others.

Further Testimony to Christ's Deity

  • The chart in Doriani's article "Jesus' Implicit Claim to Deity in His Parables" (Trinity Journal, Spring 1991) provides a useful summary of the evidence for Christ's deity.

Heresies Regarding Christ

  • Six basic heresies regarding Christ:
    • Ebionism: denies Christ's deity
    • Arianism: denies the completeness of Christ's deity
    • Docetism: denies the genuineness of Christ's humanity
    • Pollinarianism: denies the completeness of Christ's humanity
    • Historicism: divides Christ's person
    • Eutichianism: confuses Christ's nature

Divine Works of Christ

  • Christ's divine works are those that only God could do, such as creating and sustaining all things (Colossians 1 and Hebrews 1:2-3).
  • Francis Beckworth's syllogism (JETS, December 1986) points to scripture passages that demonstrate Christ's role in creation (e.g., Isaiah 44:24, Nehemiah 9:6, Isaiah 45:18).

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