Bible Authenticity

Hebrews 1:1 – Who is the “God” mentioned here?

Heb 1:2

·         Who is “his Son” that God has spoken by?

·         Who appointed Jesus heir?

·         What does it mean that God made the universe through Jesus?

·         If Jesus created the universe , what did God do?

·         What does Genesis 1:1 say God did?

·         Who is the God of Genesis 1:1?

Heb 1:3 – How does being “the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being” make Jesus equal to God? read more

John 1:1 – Who is God here? The Father? Who is “the Word?” How is the first one called “God” different from the second one? Why is the first “God” qualified by the definite article “ho” in Greek, and the second God is not? Why does the REB say, “What God was, the Word was”? Why does AAT render it, “And the Word was divine”?

John 1:2 – Who was the Word with?

John 8:28 – Who was Jesus’ teacher? Who was the pupil? According to Luke 6:40, who is greater, the teacher or the student? What does this tell us about the relationship of God and Jesus? read more

We continue our series about what is stated concerning Jesus in the various books of the New Testament. Today, we will examine the book of Hebrews.

All quotes from NIV, unless noted otherwise.

Heb 1:1 – “In the past God spoke…”

Heb 1:2 – “but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir, … and through whom he made the universe.” – God has now spoken to people by using his Son, similar to the fact that he formerly spoke by others such as prophets. – Who is the superior controller? Obviously God! Certainly not Jesus. No equality! read more

We continue our series about what is stated concerning Jesus in the various books of the New Testament. Today, we will examine the book of Acts.

Acts 1:4 – “Wait for the Father’s promise.” – The Father is in control.

Acts 1:7 – “Not for you to know times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority.” – Jesus said his Father is in control.

Acts 2:22 – “This Jesus… was a man pointed out to you by God with miracles, wonders, and signs that God did among you through him.” – Jesus was used by God, the superior one. read more

We continue our series about what is stated concerning Jesus in the various books of the New Testament. Today, we will examine the book of Galatians.

Gal 1:1 – “By Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised him from the dead.” – Two people – the superior, God, resurrects the lesser one, Jesus, from the dead.

Gal 1:3 – “From God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ.” – Two people.

Gal 1:4 – “…who gave himself for our sins… according to the will of our God and Father.” – Jesus’ willing sacrificial death was according to his Father’s will.” read more