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=== The ''כ'' (Kaf) and the Son of God: Fully God and Fully Man === | === 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: | 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) ]] | ||
==== Verses About Jesus as Fully God and Fully Man ==== | ==== Verses About Jesus as Fully God and Fully Man ==== | ||
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#* 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. | #* 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." | # '''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. | #* 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." | # '''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. | #* This verse teaches that even though Jesus was fully God, He chose to become a human and serve others. [[ Appendix 20.3: Theological Implications ]] | ||
# '''Colossians 2:9''' "For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form." | # '''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. | #* This means that Jesus is completely God, and God's full power and presence are found in Jesus' human body. | ||
