
Posted on 24 August 2024
Fully God, Fully Man: Understanding the Nature of Jesus
The nature of Jesus Christ is a central doctrine in Christianity that reveals His dual nature as both fully God and fully man. This concept, known as the hypostatic union, presents Jesus as transcending the ordinary boundaries of human existence. Let's …
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Posted on 10 August 2024
God in the Flesh
In Christianity, the concept of God in the flesh refers to the belief that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came to earth as a human being while still maintaining His divine nature. This belief is rooted in the biblical accounts of Jesus' birth, life, death …
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Posted on 06 August 2024
Miaphysitism and Dyophysitism: Understanding the Nature of Jesus
The nature of Jesus as both God and man is a fundamental aspect of Christian theology. Two terms often used to describe different perspectives on this matter are miaphysitism and dyophysitism. These terms help us understand how Jesus can be both fully …
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Posted on 02 June 2024
Jesus: Fully God and Fully Man
The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ is both fully God and fully man. This concept may seem confusing, but the Council of Chalcedon in AD 451 affirmed the truth that Jesus is "the same perfect in divinity and perfect in humanity, the same truly …
Continue readingThe Hypostatic Union: Jesus, Fully God and Fully Man
The hypostatic union refers to the concept of how Jesus Christ, the Son of God, took on a human nature while remaining fully divine. Prior to His incarnation, Jesus had always been God (John 8:58, 10:30). However, at the …
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Posted on 16 April 2024
Word Became Flesh
The Bible uses the term "word" in different ways, specifically in the New Testament. There are two Greek words translated as "word": rhema and logos. Rhema typically means "a spoken word," while logos has a broader, more philosophical meaning. In the context of John 1, where the …
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Posted on 09 April 2024
God is not a man
The claim that Jesus cannot be God because the Old Testament states that "God is not a man" (Numbers 23:19a) has caused confusion and debate among some. However, when we carefully examine the biblical text, we find that Jesus himself claimed to be both …
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Posted on 06 April 2024
Kenosis: Christ's Self-Emptying in the Incarnation
The concept of kenosis refers to the doctrine of Christ's "self-emptying" during His incarnation. This term is derived from the Greek word kenosis, which is found in Philippians 2:7. The verse states that Jesus "emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant …
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Posted on 02 April 2024
Christ's Two Natures
The question of whether Jesus Christ has two natures or only one is not explicitly addressed in the Bible. However, understanding that Christ has two natures is the most biblically and theologically consistent position. The New Testament provides information that indicates Jesus is both fully God and …
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