Category Archives: John

(John 1:43-45 ESV)  43 The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.”  44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.  45 Philip found Nathanael and said to … Continue reading →

(John 1:32-34 ESV) 32 And John bore witness: “I saw the Spirit descend from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him.  33 I myself did not know him, but he who sent me to baptize with water said to … Continue reading →

Portraits of Jesus Lesson 3: Portraits of the First Followers John 1:35-51 Note the “titles” used for Jesus: Rabbi (Teacher) by two of John’s disciples Messiah (Christ) Andrew to Peter One Moses and Prophets wrote about – Philip to Nathanael … Continue reading →

Conclusion I believe the Son of God has been divine (a member of the Godhead) co-eternally with God. He took on human form when he was born to Mary, and in so doing, he surrendered most of what it means … Continue reading →

2 Peter 1:3-4 Let’s next look at the 2 Peter passages. (2Pe 1:3-4 ESV)  3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own … Continue reading →

I get emails. This one is from reader and frequent commenter Laymond — Jay, I tried to make this comment on your blog post, but was denied access, so I will e-mail it in hopes of getting an answer. You … Continue reading →

Conclusions So did Jesus receive his divine nature at his baptism? Well, nothing in the four accounts we have or John’s reference to the baptism in 1 John 5 say that. Moreover, nothing suggests that Jesus became God’s “Son” at … Continue reading →

David Now, I’m sure it seems I’ve gone far afield of the question about Jesus’ receipt of the Spirit. But you can’t interpret these passages in a vacuum. Long before you bring your own questions to them, you have to … Continue reading →

The Synoptics We should also consider the way the Synoptics relate the event — (Mar 1:9-11 ESV)  9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.  10 And when he came … Continue reading →

I get emails — I have a question relative to John 1:16 and divinity of Jesus. “Fullness” would refer to the complete divinity of Jesus — that is, the fact that he is fully God. Therefore, to be in right … Continue reading →