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WEEK FOUR1Applied-ApologeticsREVIEW FROM WEEKs 1-32Applied-ApologeticsWhat We Have LearnedThe What and the Who of GodGod is one WHAT or BEINGGod is three WHOS or PersonsThe BEING of God is PERSONALIntellect, Emotion and WillThe WHO of God is Tri-personalHe is Three PersonsFather, Son and Holy SpiritAll three Persons are FULLY GODAll the Persons are Co-Equal and Co-EternalApplied-Apologetics3What Have We LearnedThe Father is NOT the Son or SpiritThe Son is NOT the Father of SpiritThe Spirit is not the Father or the SonAll three Persons are 100% God The Eternal nv of John 1Jesus has eternally existed by the side of the Father and Spirit in intimate personal relationshipAll of the OT sightings of God were the pre-incarnate Son of GodApplied-Apologetics4So what have we learned about the Logos thus far?He is eternal ()He was in the beginning (arche)He is a person and the subject of the Prologue (ho logos)He was in relationship with the Father (pros)He is very God of very God (and the Word was God)

5Applied-ApologeticsWho Did Isaiah See?In Isaiah 6:1, the Prophet tells us that he saw YHWH and His glory.In John 12:41, John tells us that Isaiah saw Jesus Christ, YHWH, the Second Member of the Trinity6Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:6-11Philippians 2:2-11 is known as the Carmen ChristiMeaning; A HYMN TO CHRIST AS TO GODIt is an ancient hymn that Paul used, as inspired by the Spirit, in the text of his Epistle

7Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:6-112:6 who though he existed in the form of God did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself by taking on the form of a slave, by looking like other men, and by sharing in human nature.8 He humbled himself, by becoming obedient to the point of death even death on a cross! 9 As a result God exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name,10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow in heaven and on earth and under the earth 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father. (NET Bible)

8Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:62:6 who though he existed in the form of God did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped9Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:62:6 who though he existed in the form of God did not regard equality with God as something to be graspedFirst, notice that Jesus existed prior to His incarnationThe eternal Son of God, was with the Father before all worldsThis is speaking about the pre-incarnate Jesus10Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:62:6 who though he existed in the form of God did not regard equality with God as something to be graspedNext, not only did Jesus existBut, He existed in the form of GodOr shall we say, the morphe of God11Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:62:6 who though he existed in the form of God did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped

, form, outward appearance, shapeArndt, William ; Danker, Frederick W. ; Bauer, Walter: A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature. 3rd ed. Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2000, S. 659

12Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:62:6 who though he existed in the form of God did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped

, form, outward appearance, shapeNotice the text states that Jesus is the form of Theos This a point you must keep in mindher Early Christian Literature. 3rd ed. Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2000, S. 659

13Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:62:6 who though he existed in the form of God did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped

The Greek term translated form indicates a correspondence with reality. Thus the meaning of this phrase is that Christ was truly God. (The NET BIBLE)14Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:6 FORMPrior to the incarnation, Christ was in the form of God (Gk. morph theou)Form here means the true and exact nature of something, possessing all the characteristics and qualities of something. Therefore having the form of God is roughly equivalent to having equality with God (Gk. isa the), and it is directly contrasted with having the form of a servant (Phil. 2:7). The Son of God is and always has been God. Form could also be a reference to Christ being the ultimate image of God, the exact imprint of his nature (Heb. 1:3)15Applied-ApologeticsA QUESTION FROM LAST WEEKRemarkably, Christ did not imagine that having equality with God (which he already possessed) should lead him to hold onto his privileges at all costs. It was not something to be grasped, to be kept and exploited for his own benefit or advantage. Instead, he had a mind-set of service. Christ did not please himself (Rom. 15:3). In humility, he counted the interests of others as more significant than his own (Phil. 2:34). (ESV Study Bible)

16Applied-ApologeticsA QUESTION FROM LAST WEEKThe equality being spoken about is an equality that the Eternal LOGOS had with the Father from all eternity. not something to be grasped Jesus forfeited His equality with God to become incarnateHe entered into human flesh to redeem a people for HimselfHe did not hold on to His equality

17Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:62:6 who though he existed in the form of God did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped

18Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:62:6 who though he existed in the form of God did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped

: to being equivalent in number, size, quality, equal

19Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:62:6 who though he existed in the form of God did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped

: to being equivalent in number, size, quality, equalJesus is equal to GodBut He did not count equality something to be held onto

20Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:6 Summary2:6 who though he existed in the form of God did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped

Jesus existed prior to the incarnation

21Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:6 Summary2:6 who though he existed in the form of God did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped

Jesus existed prior to the incarnationAnd He existed in the form of God

22Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:6 Summary2:6 who though he existed in the form of God did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped

Jesus existed prior to the incarnationAnd He existed in the form of GodHence, He was equal with God

23Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:7but emptied himself by taking on the form of a slave, by looking like other men, and by sharing in human nature.

24Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:7but emptied himself by taking on the form of a slave, by looking like other men, and by sharing in human nature.; to make empty, to empty of divestiture of position or prestige: of Christ, who gave up the appearance of his divinity and took on the form of a slave, he emptied himself, divested himself of his prestige or privileges Phil 2:7

25Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:7but emptied himself by taking on the form of a slave, by looking like other men, and by sharing in human nature.The form of a slave (v. 7)The form of God (v. 6)The morphe of both God and man

26Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:7but emptied himself by taking on the form of a slave, by looking like other men, and by sharing in human nature. (NET BIBLE)Was Jesus Truly A Man?YesHe Was The Morphe Of ManHENCE, If He Is One, He Is BothIf He Is Truly ManHe Is Truly God27Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:7but emptied himself by taking on the form of a slave, by looking like other men, and by sharing in human nature. (NET BIBLE)Please Note: Verse 7 is speaking about the incarnation of the Eternal LogosWhile verse 6 is speaking about the pre-incarnate Logos

28Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:7Also notice the pronouns and verbs in verses 6-7who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped,7 but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men (NASB)It is Jesus doing the work in these verses29Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:8Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.30Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:8Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.

It was Jesus who humbled Himself after being made in the form of manAgain, we see the incarnation of the Eternal Son31Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:9For this reason also, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name

32Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:9For this reason also, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every nameWhat we see here is the Logos, who has existed as the eternal second person of the Trinity, being exalted back to the position He left to become man

33Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:9For this reason also, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every nameAnd, because of Jesus entering into human form and His death on the cross, He is once again, exalted back to His previous position at the right hand of the Father

34Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:9For this reason also, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every nameExcept now, it is the God-Man in the position of glory.As a result, Jesus is given that name above ALL NAMESJesus Christ is the highest name in existence

35Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:10-11so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth,11 and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

36Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:10-11so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth,11 and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

By myself I have sworn; from my mouth has gone out in j righteousness a word that shall not return: To me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear allegiance. (Isa. 45:23)

37Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:10-11Why is the Father glorified at the profession of Jesus Christ is Lord? 38Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:10-11Why is the Father glorified at the profession of Jesus Christ is Lord? 1) Because of INTER-TRINITARIAN union

Now, Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world was. (John 17:5)

39Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:10-11Why is the Father glorified at the profession of Jesus Christ is Lord? 1) Because of INTER-TRINITARIAN union 2) Because to profess that Jesus Christ is Lord is to profess that Jesus Christ is YHWH

Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was born, I am. (John 8:58)40Applied-ApologeticsPhilippians 2:10-11Why is the Father glorified at the profession of Jesus Christ is Lord? 1) Because of INTER-TRINITARIAN union 2) Because to profess that Jesus Christ is Lord is to profess that Jesus Christ is YHWH 3) Hence, it is the profession of the Triune God 4) YHWH, the one true BEING of God

41Applied-ApologeticsHebrews 1:3He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. (ESV)Applied-Apologetics42Hebrews 1:3He is the reflection of Gods glory and the exact imprint of Gods very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. (NRSV)Applied-Apologetics43Hebrews 1:3He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high

Applied-Apologetics44Hebrews 1:3 a mark or impression placed on an object someth. produced as a representation, reproduction, representation, fig., of GodChrist is . an exact representation of (Gods) real being Hb 1:3 ( 1a).NOT A VERBApplied-Apologetics45Hebrews 1:3 the essential or basic structure/nature of an entity , substantial nature, essence, actual being reality (underlying structure, oft. in contrast to what merely seems to be of the Son of God as a(n) exact representation of (Gods) real being ( i.e . as one who is in charge of the universe) Hb 1:3 .Applied-Apologetics46Applied-Apologetics47ON 1:3 The greatness of the Son is further exhibited. Glory is often viewed metaphorically as light (e.g., Isa. 60:1, 19; 2 Cor. 4:46; Rev. 21:23), and here the Son is that glorious light of God. Jesus is the full and definitive representation, the exact imprint (Gk. charaktr), of Gods real being (his nature, Gk. hypostasis). Thus the Son is identical in substance to God, being himself fully God. In all attributes and abilities, the Son is exactly like the Father. The Son, who created the universe (Heb. 1:2), upholds it by his own powerful word (cf. Col. 1:17). Jesus deals with the human need of purification for sins (see Heb. 9:1110:18). Jesus ascends to the place of supreme authority (the right hand of God); see 1:13; 8:1; 10:12; 12:2; also e.g., Mark 14:62; Acts 2:33; Rom. 8:34; Eph. 1:20; 1 Pet. 3:22. The fact that he has sat down there indicates that his work of salvation had been completed. Majesty also describes God in Heb. 8:1 (cf. Deut. 32:3; Ps. 145:3, 6; 150:2; Jude 25).

Bibles, Crossway (2009-04-09). ESV Study Bible (Kindle Locations 245340-245353). Good News Publishers/Crossway Books. Kindle Edition. Titus 2:13 (Context)For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people.12 It trains us to reject godless ways and worldly desires and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,13 as we wait for the happy fulfillment of our hope in the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.Applied-Apologetics48Titus 2:13as we wait for the happy fulfillment of our hope in the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.Applied-Apologetics49Titus 2:13as we wait for the happy fulfillment of our hope in the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.

The Granville Sharp ConstructionTwo Nouns (not proper)Preceded by TheConnected by AndApplied-Apologetics50Titus 2:13as we wait for the happy fulfillment of our hope in the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.

The Granville Sharp ConstructionBasically, Granville Sharp's rule states that when you have two nouns, which are not proper names (such as Cephas, or Paul, or Timothy)Applied-Apologetics51Titus 2:13as we wait for the happy fulfillment of our hope in the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.which are describing a person, and the two nouns are connected by the word "and," and the first noun has the article ("the") while the second does not, both nouns are referring to the same personThis rule is exceptionless. There is truly no real grammatical objection that can be raised James R. WhiteApplied-Apologetics52Titus 2:13as we wait for the happy fulfillment of our hope in the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.

The God and Savior Jesus ChristApplied-Apologetics53Titus 2:13as we wait for the happy fulfillment of our hope in the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.So what is Titus 2:13 telling us about JesusHe is 1) The Great God 2) The Great SaviorBoth of these titles must be applied to JesusApplied-Apologetics542 Peter 1:1Simeon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained a faith equal in value to ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ.Applied-Apologetics552 Peter 1:1Simeon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained a faith equal in value to ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ.Applied-Apologetics562 Peter 1:1Simeon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained a faith equal in value to ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ.

Applied-Apologetics572 Peter 1:1 The God And Savior Jesus ChristAgain, when two non-proper nouns are preceded by the and connected by and they are speaking of the same personApplied-Apologetics58Romans 9:5to whom belong the patriarchs, and from whom is the Christ according to human descent, who is God over all, blessed forever! Amen. The Lexham English Bible (Ro 9:5).

Applied-Apologetics59Colossians 2:9because in him all the fullness of deity dwells bodily (Col. 2:9)Applied-Apologetics60Colossians 2:9because in him all the fullness of deity dwells bodily (Col. 2:9)

Applied-Apologetics61Colossians 2:9, - the state of being god, divine character/nature, deity, divinity, used as abstract noun for (BDAG)Everything that God is, Jesus is in bodily formHe is the true God-ManGod incarnateThe Eternal and Divine Logos

Applied-Apologetics62 .From now on I am telling you before it happens, in order that when it happens you may believe that I am he. (John 13:19)

I AM

Applied-Apologetics63 .From now on I am telling you before it happens, in order that when it happens you may believe that I am he. (John 13:19) I AMYou are my witnesses," says the LORD, my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may consider and believe in me, and understand that I am he. (Isaiah 43:10, ESV)

Applied-Apologetics64 .You are my witnesses," says the LORD, my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may consider and believe in me, and understand that I am he. (Isaiah 43:10, ESV) , , , , , , (LXX)

Applied-Apologetics65 . , , , , , , (Isa 43:10 LXX)

, . (John 13:19, GNT)

Applied-Apologetics66 .54 Jesus answered, "If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me, of whom you say, 'He is our God.'55 But you have not known him. I know him. If I were to say that I do not know him, I would be a liar like you, but I do know him and I keep his word.56 Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day. He saw it and was glad."57 So the Jews said to him, "You are not yet fifty years old, and have you seen Abraham?"58 Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am."59 So they picked up stones to throw at him, but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple. (John 8:54-58, NASB)

Applied-Apologetics67 .Note the I am use by the LORDJesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am. (v. 58)This is the same phrase that is used in Isa. 43:10 & Ex. 3:14

Also note the Jews reaction to Jesus words;So they picked up stones to throw at him, but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple. (v. 59)The Jews clearly understood Jesus words in v. 58

Applied-Apologetics68 .If there had been any uncertainty about Jesus identity in other passages where he said, I am (e.g., 6:35; 9:5; 11:25), there was no confusion here because Jesus is claiming to be the one who was alive before Abraham was, that is, more than 2,000 years earlier. Jesus does not simply say, Before Abraham was, I was, which would simply mean that he is more than 2,000 years old. Rather, he uses the present tense I am in speaking of existence more than 2,000 years earlier, thus claiming a kind of transcendence over time that could only be true of God. The words I am in Greek use the same expression (Eg eimi) found in the Septuagint in the first half of Gods self-identification in Ex. 3:14, I AM WHO I AM.

Applied-Apologetics69 .Jesus is thus claiming not only to be eternal but also to be the God who appeared to Moses at the burning bush. His Jewish opponents understood his meaning immediately and they picked up stones to stone him to death for blasphemy (see John 8:59). See notes on 6:20; 8:24.

Bibles, Crossway (2009-04-09). ESV Study Bible (Kindle Locations 213373-213375). Good News Publishers/Crossway Books. Kindle Edition.

Applied-Apologetics70 .So Judas, having procured a band of soldiers and some officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, went there with lanterns and torches and weapons.4 Then Jesus, knowing all that would happen to him, came forward and said to them, "Whom do you seek?"5 They answered him, "Jesus of Nazareth." Jesus said to them, "I am he." Judas, who betrayed him, was standing with them.6 When Jesus said to them, "I am he," they drew back and fell to the ground.7 So he asked them again, "Whom do you seek?" And they said, "Jesus of Nazareth."8 Jesus answered, "I told you that I am he. So, if you seek me, let these men go."9 This was to fulfill the word that he had spoken: "Of those whom you gave me I have lost not one. (John 18:3-9, NASB)

Applied-Apologetics71 .Whom do you seek?5 They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus said to them, "I am he." Judas, who betrayed him, was standing with them.6 When Jesus said to them, I am he, they drew back and fell to the ground. (John 18:4-6 , NASB)Notice the reaction to Jesus words once again in the textThey fell to the ground at the words of I amThis is a clear reaction to Jesus self identification as YHWH

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