The Great Doctrines of the Bible by Rev. William Evans
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c) He is Called The Lord. Acte 4:33; 16:31; Luke 2:11; Acts 9:17; Matt. 22:43-45. It is true that this term is used of men, e.g., Acts 16:30--"Sirs (Lords), what must I do to be saved?" John 12:21--"Sir (Lord), we would see Jesus." It is not used, however, in this unique sense, as the connection will clearly show. In our Lord's day, the title "Lord" as used of Christ was applicable only to the Deity, to God. "The Ptolemies and the Roman Emperors would allow the name to be applied to them only when they permitted themselves to be deified. The archaeological discoveries at Oxyrhyncus put this fact beyond a doubt. So when the New Testament writers speak of Jesus as Lord, there can be no question as to what they mean." --_Wood._ d) Other Divine Names are Ascribed to Him: "The first and the last" (Rev. 1:17). This title used of Jehovah in Isa. 41:4; 44:6; 48:12. "The Alpha and Omega" (Rev. 22:13, 16); cf. 1:8 where it is used of God. 2. DIVINE WORSHIP IS ASCRIBED TO JESUS CHRIST. The Scriptures recognize worship as being due to God, to Deity alone: Matt. 4:10--"Worship the Lord thy God, and him only." Rev. 22:8, 9--"I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel...Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not:.... worship God." John was not allowed even to worship God at the feet of the angel. Acts 14:14, 15; 10:25, 26--Cornelius fell down at the feet of Peter, and worshipped him. "But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself |
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