Lt final essat BTD Flashcards
What is the essay’s central argument?
Jesus is more than a political liberator; he is the Son of God.
How does the essay support Jesus’ divinity?
Through Gospel language, miracles, and self-revelation.
How does John’s Gospel emphasize Jesus’ divinity?
“Ego eimi” (“I am”) links him to Exodus 3:14.
What verse shows Jesus claiming unity with God?
John 10:30 – “I and the Father are one.”
What rebuttal exists for Jesus’ divine claims?
Some argue translation biases obscure his meaning.
How can translation doubts be refuted?
The original Greek consistently affirms his divinity.
How does Paul support Jesus’ divinity?
Philippians 2:6-11 calls him equal with God.
What does the Quest for the Historical Jesus argue?
That divine claims were later additions.
Why is Jesus’ divinity unlikely to be a later addition?
Early Christian texts consistently assert it.
How did Jesus challenge purity laws?
Healing the bleeding woman (Leviticus 15).
Why doesn’t this (Healing the woman) make him just a political figure?
His mission was spiritual, not revolutionary (Luke 19).
What is a rebuttal to this argument?
His acts had real, observable, political consequences.
How does Jesus deny being a political liberator?
John 18:36 – “My kingdom is not of this world.”
How do Jesus’ miracles show divine power?
Calming the storm (Mark 4), Raising Lazarus (John 11).
How does healing the blind prove prophecy fulfillment?
Isaiah 35:5-6 – “The blind will see.”
How does the Resurrection prove divinity?
Luke 24:6-7 – Jesus rises, proving power over death.
Why do some doubt Jesus’ miracles?
They claim they were symbolic, not literal.
How does repetition in the Gospels confirm miracles?
All four Gospels record the Feeding of the 5000.
How does Jesus’ teaching confirm divine authority?
Matthew 5:17 – “I came to fulfill the Law.”
How does the Transfiguration prove divinity?
Matthew 17– His face shone like the sun.
How does Jesus’ forgiveness of sins prove divinity?
Mark 2:5-7 – Only God can forgive sins.
What prophecy does Jesus fulfill about his birth?
Isaiah 7:14 – “The virgin will conceive a son.”
How does Jesus emphasize spiritual salvation?
John 14:6 – “I am the way, the truth, and the life.”
Why is Jesus’ mission more impactful than political change?
His influence transcends history.
