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"These [in Berea] were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so." - Acts 17:11
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Hebrews 1:1-4

(1) In the past God spoke to our ancestors many times and in many ways through the prophets, (2) but in these last days he has spoken to us through his Son. He is the one through whom God created the universe, the one whom God has chosen to possess all things at the end. (3) He reflects the brightness of God's glory and is the exact likeness of God's own being, sustaining the universe with his powerful word. After achieving forgiveness for the sins of all human beings, he sat down in heaven at the right side of God, the Supreme Power. (4) The Son was made greater than the angels, just as the name that God gave him is greater than theirs.

John 1:1-4

(1) In the beginning the Word already existed; the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (2) From the very beginning the Word was with God. (3) Through him God made all things; not one thing in all creation was made without him. (4) The Word was the source of life, and this life brought light to people.

Good News Bible copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society.

Jesus Christ witnessed to the world of the Father and of God's purpose. When we combine John 1 with Hebrews 1, we see that the evidence of Jesus' witness discloses the record of His divine glory, providing a manifestation that renders men without a valid excuse. These three witnesses—John 1, Hebrews 1, and the witness of Jesus Himself—reveal the glory of God.

An illustration from nature may help: By shining, the sun is revealed. Likewise, the Son of God displayed brilliance in His demeanor like the sun in all its glory, and it was recorded by far more witnesses than for any other ancient personality. In His witness, He made God known to mankind.

All of nature depends on the sun's light and radiation. In like manner, because of the light of Jesus' life and the warmth emanating from His message about His way of life, humankind is dependent even in its ignorance. He is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6). Psalm 84:11 reads, “For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD will give grace and glory; no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.”

It follows, then, that to those who consider carefully, His generosity in service to humanity is overwhelming.

— John W. Ritenbaugh

To learn more, see:
Why Hebrews Was Written (Part Ten): Christianity's Claims



 

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Christ Showing us the Father

Jesus Christ Reflecting the Father

Jesus Christ Revealing the Father




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