Understanding the Divine Equality of the Father and Son

This statement clarifies the distinct personality and individuality of both the Father and the Son while affirming their absolute unity and equality in the heavenly government8T 268.1. It teaches that while God is the Father and Christ is the Son, Christ has been rightfully exalted to a position of complete equality with the Father, sharing in all the divine counsels and purposes8T 268.3.

The Distinction of Personalities

The relationship between God and Christ is clearly defined to bring to view the unique personality of each8T 268.1.

• The Father and the Son: There is a real relationship where God is the Father and Christ is His Son8T 268.3.

• Individuality: Rather than being a single person, the Father and Son possess their own distinct individuality8T 268.1.

Equality and Exaltation

The exaltation of Christ is not a minor honor but a recognition of His divine standing8T 268.3.

• Made Equal: Christ has been made equal with the Father, possessing the same authority and divine nature8T 268.3.

• All Counsels Opened: There are no secrets between the Father and the Son; every divine purpose and counsel of God is open to Him8T 268.3.

• Inheritance: By inheritance, Christ obtained a name and position far more excellent than any created being, including the angels Hebrews 1:4.

The Work of the Son

The Son acts as the brightness of the Father's glory and the express image of His person Hebrews 1:3.

• The Creator: It was by His Son that God made the worlds Hebrews 1:2.

• The Sustainer: He upholds all things by the word of His power Hebrews 1:3.

• The Representative: The Son does nothing of Himself but acts in perfect harmony with what He sees the Father do, for the Father loves the Son and shows Him all things John 5:19-20.

... Scriptures clearly indicate the relation between God and Christ, and they bring to view as clearly the personality and individuality of each— 8T 268.1 (1904)

...od is the Father of Christ; Christ is the Son of God. To Christ has been given an exalted position. He has been made equal with the Father. All the counsels of God are opened to His Son— 8T 268.3 (1904)

...hets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by His Son, whom He hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also He made the worlds; who being the brightness of His glory, and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat dow...— 8T 268.2 (1904)