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There are several verses that express the idea of the bride (believers, the church) being made into a new creation in Christ. This theme of transformation is central to the New Testament and aligns with the symbolic meaning of י (yod), representing a new beginning or creation. Here are key passages:
''The Son of God''
The Bride as a New Creation


    2 Corinthians 5:17
=== The ''כ'' (Kaf) and the Son of God: Fully God and Fully Man ===
    "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"
The ''כ'' (Kaf) symbolizes the Son of God, showing that Jesus is both fully God and fully man. The long horizontal lines in the letter ''כ'' represent this important truth: that Jesus is both divine and human by nature. Here are some Bible verses that explain this: [[ Appendix 20.1: Expanding on the Symbolism of כ (Kaf) ]]
        This verse explicitly states that those in Christ are a new creation, emphasizing the transformative nature of salvation for the bride.


    Galatians 6:15
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    "Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is the new creation."
        Paul highlights that being part of the bride is not about external rituals but becoming a new creation in Christ.


    Ephesians 4:22-24
==== Verses About Jesus as Fully God and Fully Man ====
    "You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness."
        The bride is called to put off the old self and put on the new, reflecting her role as a new creation shaped by righteousness and holiness.


The Bride’s Transformation Through Christ
# '''John 1:1'''  "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."
#* This verse tells us that Jesus, who is called "the Word," is fully God. He was with God from the beginning and is God Himself.
# '''John 1:14'''  "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us."
#* This verse shows that Jesus became a human being and lived on earth. He was fully God but also became fully human. [[ Appendix 20.2: Connection to Christ’s Mission and Role ]]
# '''Philippians 2:6-7'''  "Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness."
#* This verse teaches that even though Jesus was fully God, He chose to become a human and serve others.
# '''Colossians 2:9'''  "For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form."
#* This means that Jesus is completely God, and God's full power and presence are found in Jesus' human body. [[ Appendix 20.3: Theological Implications ]]
# '''Hebrews 2:14'''  "Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil."
#* Jesus took on human nature to experience life as we do and defeat the devil, showing both His humanity and divinity. [[ Appendix 20.4: Practical Application ]]
# '''John 10:30'''  "I and the Father are one."
#* Here, Jesus says that He and God the Father are one. This shows His divine nature while He was living as a human on earth.
# '''Romans 1:3-4'''  "Regarding his Son, who as to his earthly life was a descendant of David, and who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord."
#* This verse talks about Jesus' human family line, being a descendant of David, but also says He is the powerful Son of God through His resurrection. [[Appendix 20.5: Historical/Theological Context]]


    Romans 6:4
[[ Appendix 20.6: Scriptural Reflection ]]
    "We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life."
=== Conclusion ===
        Baptism symbolizes the bride’s death to the old self and her resurrection into a new life as part of a new creation.
The ''כ'' (Kaf) reminds us that Jesus, the Son of God, is both fully divine and fully human. This truth is essential to understanding who Jesus is and how He lived on earth. The Bible verses above help us see that Jesus is fully God and fully man, and this is a key part of His identity.


    Colossians 3:9-10
=== Discussion: ===
    "Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator."
        The bride is continually renewed, becoming more like Christ, the Creator, as part of her new creation identity.


    Titus 3:5
# '''What does it mean to be "fully God and fully man"? How do you think these two natures of Jesus are important for us to understand?'''
    "He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit."
# '''In John 1:1, it says that the Word (Jesus) was with God and was God. What do you think this means about Jesus’ relationship with God the Father?'''
        The bride’s renewal is a work of the Holy Spirit, making her part of God’s new creation.
# '''John 1:14 says "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us." Why do you think it was important for Jesus to become human and live with people on earth?'''
# '''Philippians 2:6-7 talks about Jesus humbling Himself to become human. Why do you think Jesus chose to do this, even though He was fully God?'''
# '''Colossians 2:9 says that "the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form" in Christ. What do you think it means that Jesus was fully God, but also lived as a human being?'''
# '''Hebrews 2:14 says that Jesus "shared in their humanity." How does knowing that Jesus experienced life like us help us relate to Him?'''
# '''In John 10:30, Jesus says, "I and the Father are one." What do you think this statement tells us about who Jesus is?'''
# '''Romans 1:3-4 talks about Jesus being both human (a descendant of David) and divine (Son of God). Why do you think it’s important for Jesus to be both human and divine for our salvation?'''
# '''How does understanding that Jesus is both fully God and fully man affect how we think about His mission on earth?'''
# '''The letter ''כ'' (Kaf) represents the Son of God’s dual nature. How does this help us understand the different ways Jesus shows love and saves us?'''


The Bride as a Picture of the New Creation in Christ
These questions encourage students to reflect on the Bible verses and think about how Jesus' unique nature as both God and man is important for their understanding of His life and work.


    Revelation 21:2-5
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    "I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, 'Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.' He who was seated on the throne said, 'I am making everything new!'"
        The bride (symbolized by the New Jerusalem) is presented as the ultimate fulfillment of God’s new creation.


    Isaiah 65:17-18
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    "See, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind. But be glad and rejoice forever in what I will create, for I will create Jerusalem to be a delight and its people a joy."
        This prophecy foreshadows the new creation and the bride’s transformation, fulfilled in Christ.
 
Union with Christ in the New Creation
 
    John 3:3-6
    "Jesus replied, 'Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.' 'How can someone be born when they are old?' Nicodemus asked. 'Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!' Jesus answered, 'Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.'"
        The bride is born again through the Spirit, signifying her new creation in Christ.
 
    1 Peter 1:23
    "For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God."
 
    The bride’s new creation status comes from being born again through the Word of God.
 
These verses clearly reflect the idea that the bride is a new creation, transformed and renewed through Christ. This aligns with the deeper spiritual meaning of י as the beginning of a new creation, both for the individual believer and for the bride collectively. Would you like to explore how this concept integrates with other Hebrew letters or themes?
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The כrepresnts the son of God. See the long upper and lower horizontals. Do you have verses saying Jesus was fully God and fully man
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Yes, the concept that Jesus is fully God and fully man is a foundational doctrine in Christianity. It is supported by numerous verses throughout the Bible, emphasizing His divine nature as the Son of God (כ, kaf, symbolizing divine authority) and His human nature as the Son of Man. Here are key passages:
Verses Declaring Jesus as Fully God
 
    John 1:1-3, 14
    "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. ... The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth."
        Jesus (the Word) is fully God, yet He became flesh, showing His full humanity.
 
    Colossians 1:15-17
    "The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together."
        Jesus is the visible manifestation of the invisible God, fully divine.
 
    Colossians 2:9
    "For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form."
        This verse directly states that Jesus is fully God in bodily form, affirming both natures.
 
    Hebrews 1:3
    "The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word."
        Jesus perfectly represents God, underscoring His divine nature.
 
    John 10:30
    "I and the Father are one."
        Jesus claims unity with God the Father, affirming His deity.
 
Verses Declaring Jesus as Fully Man
 
    Philippians 2:6-8
    "Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!"
        This passage explains how Jesus, though fully God, took on full humanity and became a servant.
 
    Hebrews 2:14-17
    "Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil—and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. ... For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people."
        Jesus took on full humanity to redeem humanity.
 
    John 1:14
    "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us."
        God took on human flesh, fully embracing human nature.
 
    Luke 2:52
    "And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man."
        This verse shows Jesus’ human development, growing physically, intellectually, and spiritually.
 
    1 Timothy 2:5
    "For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus."
 
    Jesus is described as a man, highlighting His humanity while mediating between God and humans.
 
Verses Highlighting Both Natures Together
 
    Matthew 1:23
    "The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel" (which means "God with us").
 
    Jesus’ birth shows both His human nature (born of a virgin) and His divine nature ("God with us").
 
    Isaiah 9:6
    "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
 
    Jesus is prophesied as both a child (humanity) and Mighty God (divinity).
 
    Romans 1:3-4
    "Regarding his Son, who as to his earthly life was a descendant of David, and who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord."
 
    Jesus is shown as fully human (descendant of David) and fully divine (Son of God).
 
    John 8:58
    "Very truly I tell you," Jesus answered, "before Abraham was born, I am!"
 
    Jesus identifies Himself with the divine name "I AM," affirming His preexistence and divinity, even as He stood as a man before His audience.
 
    Revelation 1:17-18
    "Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever!"
 
    Jesus declares His eternal nature (divine) and His experience of death (human).
 
These verses affirm that Jesus is fully God and fully man, a truth essential to understanding His work of salvation and His role as the Bridegroom of the church. The כ (kaf) symbolically represents this dual nature, with its horizontal lines grounding His divinity and humanity together in perfect union.

Latest revision as of 07:36, 15 February 2025

ELTBefore Kaf כ [∞]

The Son of God

The כ (Kaf) and the Son of God: Fully God and Fully Man

The כ (Kaf) symbolizes the Son of God, showing that Jesus is both fully God and fully man. The long horizontal lines in the letter כ represent this important truth: that Jesus is both divine and human by nature. Here are some Bible verses that explain this: Appendix 20.1: Expanding on the Symbolism of כ (Kaf)

Creeds כ

Verses About Jesus as Fully God and Fully Man

  1. John 1:1 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."
    • This verse tells us that Jesus, who is called "the Word," is fully God. He was with God from the beginning and is God Himself.
  2. John 1:14 "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us."
  3. Philippians 2:6-7 "Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness."
    • This verse teaches that even though Jesus was fully God, He chose to become a human and serve others.
  4. Colossians 2:9 "For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form."
  5. Hebrews 2:14 "Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil."
  6. John 10:30 "I and the Father are one."
    • Here, Jesus says that He and God the Father are one. This shows His divine nature while He was living as a human on earth.
  7. Romans 1:3-4 "Regarding his Son, who as to his earthly life was a descendant of David, and who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord."

Appendix 20.6: Scriptural Reflection

Conclusion

The כ (Kaf) reminds us that Jesus, the Son of God, is both fully divine and fully human. This truth is essential to understanding who Jesus is and how He lived on earth. The Bible verses above help us see that Jesus is fully God and fully man, and this is a key part of His identity.

Discussion:

  1. What does it mean to be "fully God and fully man"? How do you think these two natures of Jesus are important for us to understand?
  2. In John 1:1, it says that the Word (Jesus) was with God and was God. What do you think this means about Jesus’ relationship with God the Father?
  3. John 1:14 says "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us." Why do you think it was important for Jesus to become human and live with people on earth?
  4. Philippians 2:6-7 talks about Jesus humbling Himself to become human. Why do you think Jesus chose to do this, even though He was fully God?
  5. Colossians 2:9 says that "the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form" in Christ. What do you think it means that Jesus was fully God, but also lived as a human being?
  6. Hebrews 2:14 says that Jesus "shared in their humanity." How does knowing that Jesus experienced life like us help us relate to Him?
  7. In John 10:30, Jesus says, "I and the Father are one." What do you think this statement tells us about who Jesus is?
  8. Romans 1:3-4 talks about Jesus being both human (a descendant of David) and divine (Son of God). Why do you think it’s important for Jesus to be both human and divine for our salvation?
  9. How does understanding that Jesus is both fully God and fully man affect how we think about His mission on earth?
  10. The letter כ (Kaf) represents the Son of God’s dual nature. How does this help us understand the different ways Jesus shows love and saves us?

These questions encourage students to reflect on the Bible verses and think about how Jesus' unique nature as both God and man is important for their understanding of His life and work.

Discussion hints: ELTBefore Kaf כ

AI disclosure: ELTBefore Kaf כ

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