IN THE PAST GOD SPOKE. God did not disclose his will to the ancients _all at once,_ but in "bits and pieces," With only a few exceptions (such as Melchizedek, Balaam, and Job), God spoke only to the prophets of the Jewish Nation. One part of God's will was to be learned from one prophet, another par... [ Continue Reading ]
BUT IN THESE LAST DAYS. Peter identifies the _last days_ as beginning on Pentecost (Acts 2:16-17). HE HAS SPOKEN. The importance of the message is shown by the Messenger! Not a prophet, but the Son of God! Paul says this to show us that the Good News, spoken _all at once_ through Christ (and his apo... [ Continue Reading ]
WITH THE BRIGHTNESS. See John 1:14; Matthew 17:1-9. THE EXACT LIKENESS. See 1 John 1:1-4. AND SUSTAINS THE UNIVERSE. As Creator, Christ spoke the universe into existence, and all things (Colossians 1:17) have their proper place in union with him, as he sustains them with the same powerful word by wh... [ Continue Reading ]
WAS MADE GREATER. The Jews were very proud of the Law of Moses, because it has been given through angels (Deuteronomy 33:2; Acts 7:53; Galatians 3:19; Hebrews 2:2). Some said Jesus was himself an angel and had no real human nature (compare 1 John 4:2-3). THAT GOD GAVE HIM. The name _Son_ was not his... [ Continue Reading ]
NEVER SAID TO. "God does not use this language to angels, but He does say this to the Son!" [God became the FATHER of Christ in the miraculous act of generation which took place prior to the Virgin Birth. See Luke 1:35.] The first quotation is from Psalms 2:7; the second is from 2 Samuel 7:14. His _... [ Continue Reading ]
WHEN GOD WAS ABOUT TO SEND. Chrysostom, Calvin, Bengel, Bruce, et. al., think this refers to the time when Jesus was born at Bethlehem. _MacKnight_ thinks this refers to the Second Coming. Whatever time, it shows that Christ is superior to the angels, since _they_ must worship _him!_ A footnote on t... [ Continue Reading ]
ABOUT THE ANGELS. The quotation is from Psalms 104:4 Septuagint. The _Expositor's Greek Testament_ says: "The writer accepts the LXX translation and it serves his purpose of exhibiting that the characteristic function of angels is service, and that their form and appearance depend upon the will of G... [ Continue Reading ]
ABOUT THE SON, HOWEVER. The quotation is from Psalms 45:6-7. Remember that one of the _gifts from the Spirit_ which every apostle had, was _inspired understanding_ of the Old Testament Scriptures. YOUR THRONE, O GOD. The angels are _servants;_ the Son has an _eternal throne!!!_ Notice the Son is her... [ Continue Reading ]
YOU LOVE THE RIGHT. His choosing is said here to be the result of his good qualities which equip him to rule as God's representative. The whole quotation should be taken as a general statement of Christ being supreme over all!!!... [ Continue Reading ]
HE ALSO SAID. This is from Psalms 102:25-27. CREATED THE EARTH. See Hebrews 1:2 and notes. This is to prove that angels had nothing to do with Creation. It also proves that the evil god (Satan) had nothing to do with Creation. See notes on 1 Timothy 4:4.... [ Continue Reading ]
BUT YOU WILL REMAIN. "Although the material creation seems so SOLID yet it will disappear, but You will still be there!!!... [ Continue Reading ]
YOU WILL FOLD THEM UP. Earth and sky will be folded like a coat. See 2 Peter 3:10-13. BUT YOU ARE ALWAYS THE SAME. The Son is eternal. He was always with the Father, He will always be with the Father. The Son (as the Logos) is UNCREATE! Not so the angels, who are a type of Creation.... [ Continue Reading ]
GOD NEVER DID SAY. None of the angels are given authority to rule the earth. Angels are servants (Hebrews 1:4). SIT HERE AT MY RIGHT SIDE. This is quoted from Psalms 110:1. What God never did say to any of his angels, He did say to the Son. The right side is the place of_ honor._ UNTIL I PUT. _See_... [ Continue Reading ]
WHAT ARE ANGELS, MEN? "Rather than ruling as kings over this Universe, angels are spirits who serve God, and are sent to help those who are to receive eternal life." Note the contrast: Christ rules; angels serve. _MacKnight_ says: "The apostle does not say _minister to,_ but _for them, etc._ The ang... [ Continue Reading ]