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Jesus' Identity in Scripture

Sep 25, 2025

Overview

The speaker addresses the theological debate on the identity of Jesus, emphasizing that scripture consistently distinguishes Jesus as the Son of God, not the Father, and rebuts interpretations claiming Jesus is simultaneously Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Jesus’ Identity in Scripture

  • Jesus consistently refers to Himself as the Son, never as the Father.
  • God’s revelation from heaven is always that Jesus is His Son.
  • Peter and early disciples recognized Jesus as the Son of God, not as the Father or the Holy Spirit.
  • Examples from scripture show God exalting Jesus and raising Him up, indicating distinction between God and Jesus.

Scriptural Analysis and Common Misinterpretations

  • Some argue that "name" in Matthew 28:19 being singular means Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are all Jesus.
  • Acts 2:38 is cited to claim that baptism should be in Jesus’ name only, equating Jesus with the Father and Holy Spirit.
  • The speaker rejects these interpretations, pointing out that Peter did not equate Jesus with the Father and Holy Spirit in his sermon.

The Day of Pentecost and Peter’s Sermon

  • Acts 2 describes the coming of the Holy Ghost, not a treatise on water baptism or conflation of identities.
  • Peter’s sermon distinguishes between God (the Father) raising Jesus (the Son) and giving the Holy Spirit.

Distinction of Persons in the Godhead

  • John 10:30’s “I and my Father are one” refers to unity, not sameness of personhood.
  • The Bible ascribes personhood to the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost as distinct, not modes or personalities.
  • Jesus refers to “my Father,” indicating distinction, as seen in multiple passages.

Repeated Divine Revelation

  • Each time God speaks from heaven regarding Jesus, He declares Him as His Son.
  • Even demonic encounters in scripture recognize Jesus as the Son of God.

Refutation of Modalism

  • The belief that God operates in different modes (Father, Son, Holy Ghost) is not found in scripture.
  • The unity described in scripture pertains to purpose and will, not to being the same person.

Recommendations / Advice

  • Rely on clear scriptural statements regarding Jesus’ identity rather than interpretations that conflict with explicit texts.
  • Understand “one” as unity rather than singularity of person in the Godhead.

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