Hebrews 1

Examine the first chapter of Hebrews closely. In verse 2 we see that the Word of God begins to give us some deep insight into the nature of God.

We read, speaking of Jesus: "...whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;" Colossians 1:16 also supports this: (again speaking of Jesus); "For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him"

Continuing into verse 3 of Hebrews chapter 1: "Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person,..."

Hebrews 1:1-3

(1) God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,

(2) 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;

(3) 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 down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;..."

We read beginning in verse 2: The SON (Jesus) was appointed heir of all things, the SON made the worlds and then in 3 that the Son is the brightness of the Glory of God (read also John 1:14) and that the Son is what...? THE EXPRESS IMAGE of 'his person'. JESUS is the EXPRESS IMAGE of whose person? Of the "person" of God!  Well this certainly explains Colossians 2:9 ... Jesus is the FULNESS of the Godhead BODILY, Colossians 1:19 ... In Jesus, all the fulness dwells. This also explains countless other scriptures ... "I and my Father are One", "When you've seen me, you've seen the Father", "I am in the Father, and he in me...", etc.

The express image of his person. So, by the very Word of God, does God have a body? (You know the teaching that is out there...the part about "God in 3 persons"?) 

Well, this scripture alone absolutely contradicts that. This passage says it is God in 1 person and that the 1 person is Jesus Christ. You say, wait, preacher, you mean to tell me that Jesus Christ is the PERSON of God? YES. That is absolutely what the Word of God states and supports  throughout all it's pages.

Concerning "trinity" let me make a few comments. Those who hold the doctrine of 3 'persons' of God all have a common creed. Have you ever read your own church's creed? If your church holds the view of a trinity, It boldly states "GOD IN THREE PERSONS", in nearly every instance. MOST of them (the creeds) also go on to state that these "3 Persons" are CO-EQUAL, CO-POWERFUL, and CO-ETERNAL (sometimes CO-EXISTENT). 

Is that what you believe? CO-EQUAL and CO-POWERFUL?   Have you ever really read the Word of God to see if this is true?

Look at Matthew 28:18 and then tell me that you believe God, Jesus and the Holy Ghost are CO POWERFUL and CO EQUAL!    Matthew 28:18 states:

 "And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, ALL power is given unto me in heaven and in earth."

Wait a minute. He said what? ALL POWER is given unto me.

ALL? How much is ALL?  Is it not EVERYTHING?  Of course it is.   Well, now that takes away the CO-EQUAL doesn't it? It certainly REMOVES the CO-POWERFUL part.  If Jesus has ALL power, how much power is left for anyone else? NONE. If I have ALL the cookies and I eat ALL the cookies, then how many do YOU get? NONE.

Well, what is it then? How do you explain it? THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY YOU CAN EXPLAIN IT.

Let's move back to Hebrews 1.

As we finish verse 3 we see that Jesus BY HIMSELF purged our sins and "sat down" on the right hand of the Majesty on high. Now we've already covered the right hand. Let's read further. Verse 4: Jesus has a much better name, unquestionably!  In verse 5 we see something that is easy to understand: Jesus is the "only begotten" son of God (not the ONLY son see Genesis 6:2-4, Job 1:6, Job 2:1, Job 38:7, John 1:12, Romans 8:14-19, Philippians 2:15, and 1 John 3:1-2). He is the ONLY BEGOTTEN Son:   the only one ever "born of flesh". Verse 6 begins to get very interesting:

"And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him."

Now, I thought God was a jealous God.  Read Isaiah 42:8: "I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images". and Isaiah 48:11: "For mine own sake, even for mine own sake, will I do it: for how should my name be polluted? and I will not give my glory unto another".

Yet here in Hebrews 1:6, we see God saying "LET ALL THE ANGELS WORSHIP HIM (Jesus)" . Now look at verse 8. Let's establish something. Who is speaking? If you continue from Hebrews 1:6 you see that it is GOD. Then in verse 8, God says what? " THY THRONE O GOD IS FOREVER AND EVER" He is speaking to whom? TO THE SON !!!

THY THRONE? May I ask you this? Who sits upon a throne? Right. A KING sits upon a throne. Who is Jesus? Revelation 19 tells us He is the KING OF KINGS. We see the same thing in 1 Timothy 6:13-19. Jesus is the KING of GLORY. (Match this with Psalm 24:7-10.

Let's Continue our thought from Hebrews 1 concerning the Express Image of God's Person. Turn to John 14:6-9. Verse 7 states: (Jesus speaking of the Father) "...and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.". Now, I've heard some pretty ridiculous things concerning that statement. One lady told me that this statement meant that Jesus 'looked so much like his Father, they could have been twins' and because they were 'identical in appearance' Jesus made this statement.

It is almost comical to hear these types of things. THERE IS NO SUCH THINKING LIKE THIS  SUPPORTED ANYWHERE IN THE WORD OF GOD.

Philip was confused at the statement and we read:  "Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us". In other words, he was saying : Jesus, you've been talking about the Father all this time now and you still have never shown him to us. Just show us the Father and we'll be satisfied. The reply from Jesus was astonishing.

John 14:9 "Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?"

Allow me to paraphrase:  Jesus said "PHILIP.....YOU MEAN TO TELL ME THAT I'VE BEEN WITH YOU ALL THIS TIME AND YOU DON'T KNOW ME? WHEN YOU'VE SEEN ME, YOU'VE SEEN THE FATHER!  And then you have the audacity to say  "Show us the Father"!?."

Look now at 1 Timothy 3:16. This should grab your attention if nothing else has so far. 1 Timothy 3:16 "And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory."

WHO did all these things? Look at that again. GOD was manifest in the flesh. God was justified in the Spirit,  God was seen of angels.....GOD WAS PREACHED UNTO THE WORLD ... WHO was? GOD was.  God was believed on in the world and GOD RECEIVED UP INTO GLORY. GOD was received up into Glory?  YES.....GOD WAS.  Read it again!

Now look at Romans 1.  Romans 1:18 The wrath of God is revealed why? God is angry for what reason? BECAUSE THEY HOLD THE TRUTH OF GOD IN UNRIGHTEOUSNESS.......BUT, Paul didn't stop at simply that. He went on to further explain....

BECAUSE THAT WHICH MAY BE KNOWN OF GOD IS MANIFEST IN THEM..... Read through now to verse 20. "For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:...

"Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God..."  (verse 21)

Well, when did 'they' know God? Who is the "they", and WHEN did they know GOD? 1 Corinthians 2:8 "Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory."  They knew GOD when HE walked the face of this earth!

Let's continue on the next page with this One Lord thinking.