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Chapter 130 [Home] [Accept Jesus] [More] [Previous] [Next] 130.000.000 Torrey: p67 THE DIVINITY OF JESUS130.010.000
Torrey: p67, T:I In the New Testament Jesus is referred to by divine names and titles hundreds of times, including those shown below. 130.010.010
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Torrey: p67, T:I, P:(1) John 5:18 For this reason the Jews tried all the harder to kill him; not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was even calling God his own Father, making himself equal with God. John 1:49 Then Nathanael declared, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel." Luke 22:70 They all asked, "Are you then the Son of God?" He replied, "You are right in saying I am." Matthew 14:33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God." 130.010.012
Torrey: p67, T:I, P:(2) In some versions this phrase is translated God's "only begotten Son". John 1:18 No one has ever seen God, but God the One and Only, who is at the Father's side, has made him known. John 3:16, 18 [16] For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. [18] Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son. 1 John 4:9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. Compare Mark 12:6 He had one left to send, a son, whom he loved. He sent him last of all, saying, 'They will respect my son.' The context of the verse indicates that the parable is about the Father sending Jesus. It is evident that the statement that Jesus Christ is the Son of God only in the same sense all men are sons of God is not true. 130.010.013
Torrey: p67, T:I, P:(3) Revelation 1:17 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: "Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last." Revelation 22:13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. Compare this to the following, in which Jehovah says Jehovah is first and last: Isaiah 41:4 Who has done this and carried it through, calling forth the generations from the beginning? I, the LORD -- with the first of them and with the last -- I am he." Isaiah 44:6 This is what the LORD says -- Israel's King and Redeemer, the LORD Almighty: I am the first and I am the last; apart from me there is no God. 130.010.014
Torrey: p68, T:I, P:(4) Revelation 22:12-13, 16 [12] "Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done. [13] I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. [16] "I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. ..." Compare this to Revelation 1:8 "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." Here, the Lord God says He is the Alpha and the Omega. 130.010.015
Torrey: p68, T:I, P:(4) See Revelation 22:12-13 in Point 14. 130.010.016
Torrey: p68, T:I, P:(5) Acts 3:14 You disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. Compare this to: Hosea 11:9 I will not carry out my fierce anger, nor will I turn and devastate Ephraim. For I am God, and not man -- the Holy One among you. I will not come in wrath. 130.010.017
Torrey: p68, T:I, P:(6) Luke 2:11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. Acts 9:17 Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord -- Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here -- has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit." John 20:28 Thomas said to him, "My Lord and my God!" Hebrews 1:6, 8, 10 [6] And again, when God brings his firstborn into the world, he says, [8] But about the Son ... [10] He also says, "In the beginning, O Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. Confer Malachi 3:1 "See, I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, will come," says the LORD Almighty. The name or title "The Lord" is used of Jesus several hundred times. The word translated "Lord" is used in the New Testament speaking of men nine times, e.g., Acts 16:30, Ephesians 4:1, John 12:31, but not at all in the way in which it is used of Christ. He is spoken of as "the Lord" just as God is. Compare Acts 4:26 The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord and against his Anointed One. with Acts 4:33 With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all. Matthew 22:43-45 [43] He said to them, "How is it then that David, speaking by the Spirit, calls him [Jesus] 'Lord'? For he says, [44] "'The Lord [Jehovah] said to my Lord [Jesus]: "Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet."' [45] If then David calls him [Jesus] 'Lord,' how can he [Jesus] be his [David's] son?" In the previous excerpt, bracketed text has been added for clarity. Philippians 2:11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Ephesians 4:5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism Those who doubt the attitude of the apostles of Jesus toward Him as divine, would do well to read one after another the passages which speak of Him as Lord. 130.010.018
Torrey: p69, T:I, P:(7) Acts 10:36 You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, telling the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all. 130.010.019
Torrey: p69, T:I, P:(8) 1 Corinthians 2:8 None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. Psalms 24:8-10 [8] Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. [9] Lift up your heads, O you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. [10] Who is he, this King of glory? The LORD Almighty -- he is the King of glory. 130.010.021
Torrey: p69, T:I, P:(9)(a) Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Judges 13:18 Revised Version And the angel of the LORD said to him, "Why do you ask my name, seeing it is wonderful?" 130.010.022
Torrey: p69, T:I, P:(9)(b) See Isaiah 9:6 in Point 21. 130.010.023
Torrey: p69, T:I, P:(9)(c) See Isaiah 9:6 in Point 21. 130.010.024
Torrey: p69, T:I, P:(10) Hebrews 1:8 But about the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever, and righteousness will be the scepter of your kingdom." John 20:28-29 [28] Thomas said to him, "My Lord and my God!" [29] Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." 130.010.025
Torrey: p69, T:I, P:(11) Matthew 1:23 "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel" -- which means, "God with us." 130.010.026
Torrey: p69, T:I, P:(12) Titus 2:13 while we wait for the blessed hope -- the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 130.010.027
Torrey: p69, T:I, P:(13) Romans 9:5 Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them is traced the human ancestry of Christ, who is God over all, forever praised! Amen. 130.010.028
Torrey: no 1 Corinthians 10:3-4 [3] They all ate the same spiritual food [4] and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ. Acts 4:11 He is "the stone you builders rejected, which has become the capstone." (The word "capstone" means "cornerstone".) 1 Peter 2:4-8 [4] As you come to him, the living Stone -- rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him -- [6] For in Scripture it says: "See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame." [7] Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, "The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone, " [8] and, "A stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall." They stumble because they disobey the message -- which is also what they were destined for.
Consider the following Old Testament references to God: Genesis 49:24 But his bow remained steady, his strong arms stayed limber, because of the hand of the Mighty One of Jacob, because of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel, Deuteronomy 32:4 He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he. Deuteronomy 32:15, 18, 30- 31 [15] Jeshurun grew fat and kicked; filled with food, he became heavy and sleek. He abandoned the God who made him and rejected the Rock his Savior. [18] You deserted the Rock, who fathered you; you forgot the God who gave you birth. [30] How could one man chase a thousand, or two put ten thousand to flight, unless their Rock had sold them, unless the LORD had given them up? [31] For their rock is not like our Rock, as even our enemies concede. 1 Samuel 2:2 There is no one holy like the LORD; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God. 2 Samuel 22:2-3 [2] He said: "The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; [3] my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. ... 130.010.029
Torrey: no John 10:11, 14 [11] I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. [14] I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me -- Consider the following Old Testament references to God: Genesis 48:15-16 [15] Then he blessed Joseph and said, "May the God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day, [16] the Angel who has delivered me from all harm -- may he bless these boys. May they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they increase greatly upon the earth." Psalms 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. Psalms 80:1-2 [1] Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock; you who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth [2] before Ephraim, Benjamin and Manasseh. Awaken your might; come and save us. Genesis 49:24 But his bow remained steady, his strong arms stayed limber, because of the hand of the Mighty One of Jacob, because of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel, 130.010.031
Torrey: no Philippians 2:5-6 [5] Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: [6] Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped Philippians 2:6 Revised Version [6] Who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped 130.012.000
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Torrey: p67, T:I, P:(1) Luke 22:70 They all asked, "Are you then the Son of God?" He replied, "You are right in saying I am." Note: In the Revised Version and many other translations Jesus' response is translated as 'you say that I am'. Obviously, this is a significant difference in meaning. However, those present interpreted His response as 'you are right'. Luke 22:70-71 Revised Version [70] And they all said, "Are you the Son of God, then?" And he said to them, "You say that I am." [71] And they said, "What further testimony do we need? We have heard it ourselves from his own lips." John 19:7 The Jews insisted, "We have a law, and according to that law he must die, because he claimed to be the Son of God." 130.012.014
Torrey: no John 8:58 "I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "before Abraham was born, I am!" Compare: Exodus 3:14 God said to Moses, "I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: 'I AM has sent me to you.'" 130.012.016
Torrey: no John 6:38 For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me. There are five types of beings the phrase "coming from heaven" might apply to: (a) angels, (b) prophets, (c) saints, (d) God's Son, (e) the Angel of the Lord. In Greek, the word angelos means messenger. Angels frequently take on human form for convenience. However, there is neither record nor prophecy of an angel becoming human and living with humans for an extended period, let alone a lifetime. Prophecy is a divine gift, not a type of being. It is true that Jesus was a prophet because He foretold future events. However, angels and men have also delivered prophesies. The ability to prophecy says nothing about one's fundamental nature. Saints are men who have entered Heaven. On rare occasions a few saints have acted as messengers, e.g., Moses and Elijah in their conversation with Jesus at the Transfiguration. Again, there is neither record nor prophecy of a saint returning to Earth to live a second life. Indeed, such reincarnation is directly contradictory to biblical teaching. This leaves God's Son and the Angel of the Lord. As pointed out in an earlier chapter, the Angel of the Lord was Jesus Christ before He was born; they are one and the same. Hence, in claiming that "I have come down from heaven" to live for an extended period, Jesus is claiming to be the only one who can do such a thing -- the Son of God. 130.012.018
Torrey: no See Luke 22:70-71 Revised Version in Point 12 above. John 5:18 For this reason the Jews tried all the harder to kill him; not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was even calling God his own Father, making himself equal with God. John 10:33 "We are not stoning you for any of these," replied the Jews, "but for blasphemy, because you, a mere man, claim to be God." John 19:7 The Jews insisted, "We have a law, and according to that law he must die, because he claimed to be the Son of God." 130.014.000
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Torrey: no Pontius Pilate, Roman Governor: John 19:19-22 [19] Pilate had a notice prepared and fastened to the cross. It read: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS. [20] Many of the Jews read this sign, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city, and the sign was written in Aramaic, Latin and Greek. [21] The chief priests of the Jews protested to Pilate, "Do not write 'The King of the Jews,' but that this man claimed to be king of the Jews." [22] Pilate answered, "What I have written, I have written." Pilate was the Roman Governor, an official of significant standing; he personally examined Jesus and found him to be blameless. Some people argue that the sign was posted to mock Jesus, however, there is no evidence of this. Although the Roman soldiers mocked Jesus, nowhere is there any indication that Pilate shared their attitude. It is extremely unlikely that a Roman Governor would place a sign with significant political connotations on the cross of a condemned man as a joke; savvy political leaders simply do not do such foolish things. It is very likely that Pilate believed Jesus' claims. It would make no sense to appease local leaders by crucifying an innocent man at their demand and then stir up resentment among them if he didn't believe what. Rather, Pilate's sign seems more like the act of a modern politician who votes in favor of something but says "I want to state on the record that I am voting this way because my constituents want this. My personal opinion is that they are wrong, and I want history to show my disagreement with this action." It is beyond doubt that Pilate took such a position with regard to Jesus' death sentence, as he indicated by "washing my hands of this". Those guarding Jesus, including a Roman Centurion: Matthew 27:54 When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified, and exclaimed, "Surely he was the Son of God!" Note: It is commonly believed that a single centurion made this exclamation. This excerpt makes it clear that a group of guards made such exclamations. 130.016.000
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Torrey: no Luke 4:35 Moreover, demons came out of many people, shouting, "You are the Son of God!" But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew he was the Christ. Acts 19:13, 15 [13] Some Jews who went around driving out evil spirits tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those who were demon-possessed. They would say, "In the name of Jesus, whom Paul preaches, I command you to come out." [15] One day the evil spirit answered them, "Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?" 130.020.000
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Torrey: p75, T:II It is said that the fullness of the God-head dwells in Him. The following Points detail this general Point. 130.020.010
Torrey: p71, T:II, P:1 130.020.010a
Torrey: p70, T:II, P:1(a) Luke 4:39-40 [39] So he bent over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. She got up at once and began to wait on them. [40] When the sun was setting, the people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness, and laying his hands on each one, he healed them. 130.020.010b
Torrey: p70, T:II, P:1(b) Luke 7:14-15 [14] Then he went up and touched the coffin, and those carrying it stood still. He said, "Young man, I say to you, get up!" [15] The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother. Luke 8:53-55 [53] They laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. [54] But he took her by the hand and said, "My child, get up!" [55] Her spirit returned, and at once she stood up. Then Jesus told them to give her something to eat. John 11:17, 43-44 [17] On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. [43] When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, "Lazarus, come out!" [44] The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face.... John 5:25 I tell you the truth, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear will live. 130.020.010c
Torrey: p70, T:II, P:1(c) Matthew 8:24, 26 [24] Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. ... [26] ... Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. 130.020.010d
Torrey: p70, T:II, P:1(d) Matthew 8:16 When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. Luke 4:35-36, 41 [35] "Be quiet!" Jesus said sternly. "Come out of him!" Then the demon threw the man down before them all and came out without injuring him. [36] All the people were amazed and said to each other, "What is this teaching? With authority and power he gives orders to evil spirits and they come out!" [41] Moreover, demons came out of many people, shouting, "You are the Son of God!" But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew he was the Christ. Mark 1:23-24 [23] Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an evil spirit cried out, [24] "What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are -- the Holy One of God!" [25] "Be quiet!" said Jesus sternly. "Come out of him!" [26] The evil spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a shriek. 130.020.010e
Torrey: p71, T:II, P:1(e) Ephesians 1:20-23 [20] which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, [21] far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. [22] And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, [23] which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way. Christ is far above all rule (often translated 'principality') and power and might and dominion and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come. All things are in subjection under His feet. All the hierarchies of the angelic world are under Him. 130.020.010f
Torrey: p71, T:II, P:1(f) Hebrews 1:3 [3] The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. ... 130.020.010g
Torrey: no Some heretical offshoots of Christianity, e.g. Jehovah's Witnesses, claim that Michael is God's Chosen One, not Jesus, because Michael led the angels in the war against Satan. This is totally unbiblical. As Point 10e shows, Jesus is above all others; obviously, 'all' others includes Michael. Also, Jesus' sacrifice was far superior to the efforts of Michael. See Ephesians 1:20-23 in Point 10e. Cf. Revelation 12:7 And there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. Hebrews 1:3-6 [3] The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. [4] So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs. [5] For to which of the angels did God ever say, "You are my Son; today I have become your Father" ? Or again, "I will be his Father, and he will be my Son" ? [6] And again, when God brings his firstborn into the world, he says, "Let all God's angels worship him." 130.020.020
Torrey: p73, T:II, P:2 OBJECTION: Matthew 24:36, Mark 13:32 No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. ANSWER: Jesus the man did not know the hour because He voluntarily hid His omniscience from Himself while He lived as a man. See Point 20g below. 130.020.020a
Torrey: p71, T:II, P:2(a) John 4:16-19 [16] He told her, "Go, call your husband and come back." [17] "I have no husband," she replied. Jesus said to her, "You are right when you say you have no husband. [18] The fact is, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. What you have just said is quite true." 130.020.020b
Torrey: p71, T:II, P:2(b) Mark 2:8 Immediately Jesus knew in his spirit that this was what they were thinking in their hearts, and he said to them, "Why are you thinking these things? Luke 5:22 Jesus knew what they were thinking and asked, "Why are you thinking these things in your hearts? John 2:24-25 [24] But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all men. [25] He did not need man's testimony about man, for he knew what was in a man. Only God knows the hearts of men: 2 Chronicles 6:30 then hear from heaven, your dwelling place. Forgive, and deal with each man according to all he does, since you know his heart (for you alone know the hearts of men) Jeremiah 17:9-10 [9] The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? [10] "I the LORD search the heart and examine the mind, to reward a man according to his conduct, according to what his deeds de- serve." 130.020.020c
Torrey: p72, T:II, P:2(c) John 6:64 Yet there are some of you who do not believe." For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray him. 130.020.020d
Torrey: p72, T:II, P:2(d) John 1:48 "How do you know me?" Nathanael asked. Jesus answered, "I saw you while you were still under the fig tree before Philip called you." 130.020.020e
Torrey: p72, T:II, P:2(e) Luke 22:10-12 [10] He replied, "As you enter the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him to the house that he enters, [11] and say to the owner of the house, 'The Teacher asks: Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?' [12] He will show you a large upper room, all furnished. Make preparations there." John 13:1 It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love. Luke 5:4-6 [4] When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch." [5] Simon answered, "Master, we've worked hard all night and haven't caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets." [6] When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. 130.020.020f
Torrey: p72, T:II, P:2(f) OBJECTION: It can be argued that Jesus was not omniscient; He only knew things because the Omniscient God revealed particular things to Him. ANSWER: It is stated repeatedly that Jesus knew these things, whereas the prophets were told to prophecy and what to prophecy (see, e. g., Ezekiel). John 21:17 The third time he said to him, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, "Do you love me?" He said, "Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my sheep." John 16:30 Now we can see that you know all things and that you do not even need to have anyone ask you questions. This makes us believe that you came from God. Colossians 2:3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 130.020.020g
Torrey: p72, T:II, P:2 Although Jesus has complete knowledge, He could hardly claim to have lived life as a human and understand what it is like to be human if He knew from the instant of His birth each event that would occur and each thought anyone would think. Hence, He voluntarily hid such knowledge from Himself for a time. Mark 11:12-14 [12] The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. [13] Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves, because it was not the season for figs. [14] Then he said to the tree, "May no one ever eat fruit from you again." And his disciples heard him say it. Philippians 2:7 [7] but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 130.020.030
Torrey: p73, T:II, P:3 130.020.030a
Torrey: p73, T:II, P:3(a) Matthew 18:20 For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them. 130.020.030b
Torrey: p73, T:II, P:3(b) Matthew 28:20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. 130.020.030c
Torrey: p73, T:II, P:3(c) John 3:13 No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven -- the Son of Man. The Son of Man was in heaven while He was here on earth. Note: The reading here is doubtful. It is found in this way in the Alexandrian manuscript and almost all versions. The closing words are omitted in the Sinaitic and other important manuscripts. 130.020.030d
Torrey: p73, T:II, P:3(d) John 14:20 On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you. 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you -- unless, of course, you fail the test? 130.020.030e
Torrey: p73, T:II, P:3(e) Ephesians 1:23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way. 130.020.040
Torrey: p74, T:II, P:4 John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Micah 5:2 But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times. Colossians 1:17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. John 17:5 And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began. John 8:58 "I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "before Abraham was born, I am!" 1 John 1:1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched -- this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. 130.020.050
Torrey: p74, T:II, P:5 Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 1:12 You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed. But you remain the same, and your years will never end. 130.020.060
Torrey: p74, T:II, P:6 Philippians 2:6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped Philippians 2:6 Revised Version Who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped Note: The Greek word translated "form" in the Revised Version excerpt means "the form by which a person or thing strikes the vision; the external appearance." -- Thayer, Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament It appears that the New International Version provides a more accurate sense of the meaning of the original. 130.020.070
Torrey: p74, T:II, P:7 Colossians 2:9 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form
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