Understanding Perspectives

Paul Mussell

This show is dedicated to analyzing controversies within and related to Christianity and presenting all sides as fairly as possible. One of the primary focuses of the show will be to interview people of differing opinions to collect a variety of perspectives in one place. read less
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Episode 28: Ep 28 Jesus has a God?
Sep 20 2022
Episode 28: Ep 28 Jesus has a God?
Ephesians 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. Ephesians 1:17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. Romans 15:6 so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 1 Peter 1:3 Praise be to God, and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy, He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 2 Corinthians 1:31 The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is to be praised forever, knows that I am not lying. John 20:17 Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.” Hebrews 10:7 Then I said, “Here I am-it is written about me in the scroll-I have come to do your will, my God.” Psalm 22:1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish? Mark 15:34 And at three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’). Matthew 27:46 About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”). Jeremiah 32:27 “Look, I am Yahweh, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too difficult for me? John 8:40 But now you’re trying to kill me, a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God. Abraham did not so do this. 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God and there’s one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus John 17:3 And this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. James 1:13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. Hebrews 4:15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. 1 Timothy 6:16 who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see. To him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen. Acts 2:22 “Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man | accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. Mark 2:7 “Why does this fellow talk like that? He’s blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?” Matthew 9:8 When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe; and they praised God, who had given such authority to man. John 20:23 If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”
Episode 27: Ep 27 God only shares His glory with Jesus?
Sep 2 2022
Episode 27: Ep 27 God only shares His glory with Jesus?
Verses discussed in this video: Isaiah 42:8 I am the Lord; that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to carved idols. Isaiah 48:11 For my own sake, I do this. How can I let myself be defamed? I will not yield my glory to another. Acts 3:13 The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our fathers, glorified His servant Jesus, whom you delivered over and denied in the presence of Pilate when he had decided to release him. John 17:5 And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed. John 17:20-22 “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, 21 that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22 The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one" John 5:44 How can you believe, when you receive glory from one another and do not seek the glory that comes from the only God? Hosea 11:1 When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt, I called my son. Matthew 2:15 and remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet, “Out of Egypt I called my son.” Isaiah 55:5 Behold, you shall call a nation that you do not know, and a nation that did not know you shall run to you, because of the Lord your God, and of the Holy One of Israel, for he has glorified you. Romans 9:4 They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises. 2 Corinthians 3:18 And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. 2 Peter 1:3-4 "His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, 4 by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire." Galatians 6:16  And as for all who walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God. Galatians 3:7  Know then that it is those of faith who are the sons of Abraham. John 17:22  "The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one" Isaiah 42  Behold my servant, whom I uphold my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him he will bring forth justice to the nations. 2 He will not cry aloud or lift up his voice or make it heard in the street; 3 a bruised reed he will not break, and a faintly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. 4 He will not grow faint or be discouraged till he has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands wait for his law. Thus says God, the Lord, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people on it and spirit to those who walk in it: 6 "I am the Lord; I have called you in righteousness; I will take you by the hand and keep you; I will give you as a covenant for the people, a light for the nations, 7 to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness. 8 I am the Lord; that is my name; my glory I give to no other,
Episode 25: Ep 25 incarnation and pre-existence in Philippians 2:6 6 views
May 20 2022
Episode 25: Ep 25 incarnation and pre-existence in Philippians 2:6 6 views
You may visit my website and view the playlist at this link: https://understandingperspectives.com/home/who-is-jesus/ You can watch it on youtube here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zO7n--rTeOA Verses discussed in this video: Philippians 2:6-8 “Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.” Philippians 2:2-4 “make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” John 6:27 “Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life.” 2 Thessalonians 3:10 “If anyone isn’t willing to work, he should not eat.” Mark 12:31 The second is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these. Hebrews 12:2 looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Mark 16:12 And after these things he was manifested in another form unto two of them, as they walked, on their way into the country. These are some of the valuable links to related resources: - A Trinitarian explaining what it means for Jesus to empty himself   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Sw6K... - A Trinitarian view of Philippians 2:6   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzOmz... - A modalist/oneness view of Philippians 2:5-7   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIEZe... - A conversation between 2 Biblical unitarians about Philippians 2   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltCl-... - An Arian (Jehovah's Witness) article about Philippian 2:5-8   https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1... - 2 views of Philippians 2 compared (Trinitarian vs Unitarian)   Part 1 https://youtu.be/i2PsRJoq-40?t=16   Part 2 https://youtu.be/bbVSCwR3fXQ?t=18
Episode 16: Ep 16 What is the Trinity?
Dec 6 2020
Episode 16: Ep 16 What is the Trinity?
This is an introduction to the Trinity and an exploration into a few of its defining characteristics. Download the video, audio, and slides from this video from my website at UnderstandingPerspectives.com. You can find useful links, other videos, and the scriptures cited in each video there as well. Verses cited in this video: Matthew 24:36 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” James 1:13 “When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone” Hebrews 4:15 “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.” External link to these verses https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+24%3A36%2C+James+1%3A13%2C+Hebrews+4%3A15%2C+&version=NIV Here are some links to other resources affirming this view of the Trinity William Lane Craig video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o9b_r0ReCk&feature=youtu.be&t=1164 John Piper Desiring God website https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/anhypostasis-what-kind-of-flesh-did-jesus-take Got questions website https://www.gotquestions.org/enhypostasis-anhypostasis.html Patheos website https://www.patheos.com/blogs/henrykarlson/2017/10/jesus-christ-god-son-without-human-person/ Here are some links to critiques of this view. https://landandbible.blogspot.com/2020/08/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZb9Pm3iu9Q&feature=youtu.be