Incarnation
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Logos and Wisdom reveal God’s truth, converging in Jesus, but differ in origin and role. Logos, rooted in Greek philosophy, is Christ as God’s personal Word. Wisdom, from Hebrew tradition, personifies God’s guidance. Their distinctions enrich understanding of divine revelation across creation, incarnation, and righteous living.
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What is clear in Paul’s mind is that Jesus the Christ was active as God in creation, active in redemption, active as planner, procurer and securer of the entire cosmos. It seems He is quite literally the Master of the Universe.
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Isaiah 9:6 For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
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Colossians 1:19 For it was the Father’s good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell in Him, 20 and through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the blood of His cross; through Him, I say, whether things on earth or things in heaven.
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Colossians 2:9 For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form, 10 and in Him you have been made complete, and He is the head over all rule and authority;