What an awesome description of the relationships within the Godhead! Unity and diversity; submission and harmony; delegation and humility; and authority with cooperation.
V18
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Jesus speaks in a way that makes Himself equal with
God
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V19
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Equality of the Son & Father is so fused that
the Son can only do what the Father does.
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V20
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The Son is shown all that the Father is doing
because of the co-existent love
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V21
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The Father & Son both can give life to the dead
if they will
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V22
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The Father has given all judgment to the Son
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V23
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To dishonor the Son is to dishonor the Father
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V24
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Belief in the Father who sent the Son brings eternal
life
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“Jesus provides
compelling insight into His relationship with God. Jesus’ authority stems from
His relationship with the Father, which is one of complete submission. In fact,
He can do nothing on His own. Whatever the Father does, He does likewise. There
is complete trust and openness—the Father loves the Son and shows Him all that
He is doing. Both the Father and the Son give life. But with authority, the
Father has also given the Son judgment.”[1]
[1]
Barry, J. D., & Kruyswijk, R. (2012). Connect
the Testaments: A Daily Devotional. Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software.
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