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Monday, April 14, 2014

MERGENCE IN RELATION TO THE CHRISTIAN

Mergence in Relation to the Christian
 

"And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man."


Christ appears as one like Son of Man
This is not "the" or "a" but simply "Son of Man." This lays emphasis upon His humanity and therefore His identi­fication with mankind. This phrase was the favorite expression of Christ by which He referred to Himself. This is not intended to suggest mere humanity, but true humanity incorporated into Deity.

This unveiling creates a sense of fellowship in John and all those to whom this message comes.

There is recognition that Christ is bone of our bone and flesh of our flesh and is perfectly constituted to know and understand humanity. This makes Him a perfect mediator and high priest.

But this Son of Man is infinitely removed from all other men in the amazing splendor of His glory.

The description which follows sets Him apart from all other men. Here is perfect humanity and essential deity merged perfectly in one person. No artist could even sketch this picture upon canvas. Words alone can ade­quately describe, and God alone could bring these two natures into perfect mergence.

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