A Biblical Vision, Part II: Mastering the New Testament Witness to Christ

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A B i b l i ca l Vi s i on, Par t I I : Mas ter i ng the New Tes tament Wi tnes s to Chr i s t

2. Jesus shares the same attributes and qualities as YHWH

a. In him all things were created , John 1.3

b. He is the Savior , cf. Isa. 45.22 with John 4.42

c. He raises the dead , cf. 1 Sam. 2.6 with John 5.21

d. He is the judge of all humankind , cf. Joel 3.12 with John 5.27

e. He is the Light of the world , cf. Isa. 60.19-20 with John 8.12

f. He is the I Am , cf. Exod. 3.14 with John 8.58

g. He is the Shepherd , Ps. 23.1 with John 10.11

h. He is the First and Last , Isa. 41.4 with Rev. 1.17

i. He is the Redeemer , Hos. 13.14 with Rev. 5.9

j. He is the Bridegroom , Isa. 62.5 with Matt. 25.1ff.

B. On the majesty of his kingdom ethics: Sermon on the Mount

1. Jesus’ own person is the fulfillment of the righteousness required by God’s law, Matt. 5.17-18 – “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. [18] For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not