We’re in a series on the two powers in heaven idea. Today we’re looking at Philo, a Jewish contemporary of Jesus who wrote around 30 or 40 AD. He lived in Alexandria, Egypt and left behind 70 books of which 46 survive to this day. Did Philo talk about two powers in heaven? What did Read more about 676. Two Powers in Heaven 3: Philo[…]
This is part 7 of the One God Over All class. In the bible we encounter a strange phenomenon. Sometimes beings other than Yahweh are called Gods. How can we square that with monotheism–the idea that the Father is the only true God? Although most Christians are aware that the bible calls Jesus God a Read more about 417 One God 7: Jesus, God’s Agent[…]
This is part 6 of the One God Over All class. The bible routinely recognizes the subordination of the Son to his Father. Throughout his ministry on earth, Jesus repeatedly and unapologetically taught, “The Father is greater than I” (John 14.28). Further, after his exaltation, Jesus remains dependent on the Father as his superior (1 Read more about 416 One God 6: Jesus, God’s Subordinate Son[…]