found 14 items matching John 1.18
The Trinity Defined and Refuted [73:25]
by Sean Finnegan rated at 3.5 (16 votes so far)
Sean Finnegan describes and refutes the belief of three persons in one godhead including a systematic brief treatment of their co-equal, co-eternal, co-essential nature, and the hypostatic union. Does the Trinity make sense? Is the dogma biblical? Join this tour de force through early Church history and the relevant theological constructs of Christianity's most controversial doctrine.
Jesus is My Lord and My God (John 20.28) [65:06]
by Sean Finnegan rated at 3.4 (15 votes so far)
As biblical unitarians we believe that "Jesus is God," however we do not affirm that Jesus is deity. How is this possible? In the Bible, humans are sometimes called "God." This is because they represent God to the people (either well or poorly). When Jesus is called "God" twice in the New Testament it is because he is authorized as God's agent, not because he is himself divine. Listen or read this item to expose yourself to a thorough and well documented approach to two of the most difficult verses in the New Testament (John 20.28 and Hebrews 1.8).
Shaliah: An Introduction to the Law of Agency [15 pages]
by Raymond James Essoe rated at 2.9 (11 votes so far)
A common feature of the Hebrew Scriptures is the concept (some even call it the "law") of Jewish agency. All Old Testament scholars and commentators recognize that in Jewish custom whenever a superior commissioned an agent to act on his behalf, the agent was regarded as the person himself. Without this understanding we may unintentionally misread texts that refer to Jesus as God.
Is Jesus God in John 1.18? [2 pages]
by Kermit Zarley rated at 2.3 (8 votes so far)
The arguments are about evenly divided for either variant. But the following point is decisive: if John 1.1c, 5.18, 10.30-38, and 20.28 are interpreted as not calling Jesus theos ("God"), then John 1.18 cannot be linked to any corresponding text in this gospel. And linkage is the prologue's purpose. Since ho monogenes huios clearly links to John 3.16 and v. 18, the authentic Greek text of John 1.18 most likely is not monogenes theos but ho monogenes huios, so that it does not call Jesus "God."
Who is Jesus? (Booklet) [25 pages]
by Anthony Buzzard rated at 3.9 (20 votes so far)
It is a striking fact that Jesus never referred to himself as "God." Equally remarkable is the New Testament's use of the word "God"--in Greek ho theos--to refer to the Father alone, some 1325 times. In sharp contrast, Jesus is called "god" in a handful of texts only--perhaps no more than two. Why this impressive difference in New Testament usage, when so many seem to think that Jesus is no less "God" than his Father?
The Problem of Trinitarian Translation [8 pages]
by Ray Faircloth rated at 1.6 (6 votes so far)
Does the Bible ever call Jesus God? It turns out that the smattering of texts which trinitarian apologists customarily offer as proof for Jesus' divinity have major manuscript and translation issues. Ray Faircloth takes on a journey to discover what the various alternatives are for understanding classic scriptures such as Isaiah 9.6, 1 John 5.7; John 1.18; Titus 2.13; 2 Peter 1.1, etc.
Jesus had a Beginning [4 pages]
by Sean Finnegan rated at 1.0 (5 votes so far)
Did Jesus have a beginning? Has he always existed? Read this article to get an understanding of the 'begotten' texts. It may surprise you to discover that the Bible teaches.
ISAIAH 9:6 - "Wonderful Counselor" [39:29]
by Chuck Jones rated at 1.0 (5 votes so far)
In this four-part series, Pastor Chuck examines the meanings of the titles in this prophecy from Isaiah 9:6 and the biblical application for us. Today's study is on the "Wonderful Counselor." Scriptures: Isaiah 9:1-6; Psalms 119:129,100; Luke 8:25; Isaiah 11:1,2; Matthew 7:29; Proverbs 13:10; John 1:1,2,3,14,18; 5:19; 6:63,68; Colossians 3:16; Romans 15:14
Scholars Speak on John 1.18 [2 pages]
by Sean Finnegan rated at 1.0 (5 votes so far)
Brief excerpts from biblical schoalrs J.A.T. Robinson, Bart D. Ehrman, and Timothy Paul Jones explaining John 1.18. Which manuscript tradition is better--"only begotten Son" or "only begotten God"?
Does John 1:18 call Jesus "God?" [4 pages]
by David Maas rated at 1.0 (5 votes so far)
John 1:18 most likely originally read “only begotten Son,” not “only begotten God.” There is strong Greek manuscript evidence supporting this reading and it is in line with John’s usage elsewhere. The proposed reading “only begotten god” raises serious theological problems that some translators have attempted to solve with paraphrases such as “one and only god” and “unique god.” Each proposed solution only heightens the theological and logical problems.
Commentary on John 1.18 [2 Pages]
by John Schoenheit, Mark Graeser, John Lynn rated at 1.0 (5 votes so far)
Even if the original text reads “God” and not “Son,” that still does not prove the Trinity. The word “God” has a wider application in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek than it does in English. It can be used of men who have divine authority (See John 10:33 and Heb. 1:8 below).
A Very Short Explanation of John 1.18 [<1 page]
by Sean Finnegan rated at 1.0 (5 votes so far)
Is Jesus called the only begotten God or the only begotten Son? It depends on which translation you read. Read this super short introduction to the manuscript variations on John 1:18
Seeing Jesus Is Seeing the Father [1 page]
by Jay Dicken rated at 1.0 (5 votes so far)
In John 14.9 Jesus says "He who has seen me has seen the Father." What did he mean by this enigmatic statement?
Jesus and God Share Many Titles [2 pages]
by Jay Dicken rated at 1.0 (5 votes so far)
Jesus shares titles with God. Among these are “King of kings, and Lord of lords,” and “Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last.” The Bible calls Jesus our Savior and says that besides God there is no Savior. (Acts 5:31; Isaiah 43:11) Also, there are passages of Scripture which are applied to God in the Hebrew Scriptures, yet applied to Jesus in the New Testament.
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These books, written by people from diverse backgrounds, express the simple truth that God is one. Some of them are more scholary while others are more autobiographical. In addition, a few of them are available to read online. If you would like more in depth treatment of christian monotheism, these books are the next step to take. Note: if you know of other books, not listed here, please leave us feedback.