For I have shown from the Scriptures, that no one of the…
“For I have shown from the Scriptures, that no one of the sons of Adam is as to everything, and absolutely, called God, or named Lord. But that He is Himself in His own right, beyond all men who ever lived, God, and Lord, and King Eternal, and the Incarnate Word, proclaimed by all the prophets, the apostles, and by the Spirit Himself, may be seen by all who have attained to even a small portion of the truth. Now the Scriptures would not have testified these things of Him, if, like others, He had been a mere man.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Christ is uniquely divine, beyond human status; Scripture and prophecy affirm His eternal kingship and incarnation, visible to those who grasp truth.
In simple terms: Christ is divine, not merely human.
Key Takeaway
Recognize Christ’s divine nature.
Themes
theology
Christology
divinity
scriptural authority
Mood
reverent
thoughtful
Type
doctrinal
theological
When to use this quote
- church teaching
- personal study
- dialogue with skeptics
Key Concepts
early Christianity
doctrinal clarity
faith formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing divinity affect faith?
- What evidence convinces you?
A Different Perspective
Some may view Christ as merely a moral teacher.