The True Position of Christ in Patriarchs and Prophets

The true position of the Son of God is that He is one with the eternal Father—one in nature, in character, and in purposePP 34.1. He is the only being in the universe who can enter into all the councils and purposes of GodPP 34.1.

Divine Nature and Unity

• Equality with the Father: Christ, the Word and the only begotten of God, was one with the Father from the beginningPP 34.1.

• Eternal Existence: His goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting Micah 5:2PP 34.1. He was set up from everlasting and was daily the Father's delight before the works of old Proverbs 8:22-30PP 34.1.

• The Express Image: He is the "express image of His person" and the "brightness of His glory" Hebrews 1:3PP 34.2.

Authority and Power

• Creator of All Beings: The Father wrought by His Son in the creation of all heavenly beings, including thrones, dominions, principalities, and powers Colossians 1:16PP 34.2.

• Supremacy Over Angels: While angels are radiant ministers who execute God’s will, the Son holds supremacy over them allPP 34.2. He is the "anointed of God" who upholds all things by the word of His power Hebrews 1:3PP 34.2.

• Divine Government: Christ shared the Father’s throne, and the glory of the eternal, self-existent One encircled bothPP 36.2. He possesses a "scepter of righteousness" as the scepter of His kingdom Hebrews 1:8PP 34.2.

Role in the Heavenly Councils

• The Only Begotten Counselor: In the assembled presence of the heavenly host, the King of the universe declared that none but Christ could fully enter into His purposesPP 36.2.

• Executor of the Divine Will: To the Son alone was it committed to execute the mighty counsels of the Father's willPP 36.2. This includes the power to create the earth and its inhabitants in accordance with the Father’s plan of beneficence and lovePP 36.2.

• The Associate of God: The Sovereign of the universe was not alone in His work; He had the Son as an associate and co-worker who shared His joy in giving happiness to created beingsPP 34.1. 🕊️