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Yehudah HaLevi

Spirit and Truth Theology: How Can Jesus Be God if God Cannot Die? A common objection from non‑trinitarians is: “If God cannot die and Jesus died, how can He be God?” Scripture is clear that God is immortal (Isaiah 40:28; 1 Tim. 6:16). The misunderstanding comes from not grasping the incarnation. Jesus is one Person with two natures—fully divine and fully human. His divine nature cannot die, but His human nature truly did. The death of Jesus was the death of His humanity, not the extinction of His deity. Scripture also shows that God promised not only to send the Messiah, but to be the Messiah. In Zechariah 12:10, Yahweh says, “They will look on me whom they pierced,” then shifts to “him,” revealing that the pierced One is both God and the coming Messiah. John 19:35–37 applies this directly to Jesus. Joel 2:32 declares that all who call on Yahweh will be saved. Paul applies this to Jesus in Romans 10:11–13, identifying Christ as the Lord who saves. Acts 20:28 even says God purchased the church with His own blood—something only possible because God the Son took on a human body. The conclusion is clear: God cannot die, but in the incarnation, the Son assumed a human nature capable of death. His divine nature remained immortal, even as His human nature experienced death. In this way, God Himself came as the Messiah and accomplished salvation through Jesus Christ. In this season of Passover and Passion Week, remember that God Himself stepped into our world to show His love. #JesusIsGod #Jesus #Devotional #TheologyTalk #God #Christianity

Stepping With Jesus

There is a difference between excitement and passion. Excitement comes and goes depending on circumstances. Passion, however, runs deeper. It stays with you when things are hard, when results are slow, and when nobody else is watching. Many people today feel like something is missing because they spend their lives chasing excitement instead of purpose. They look for the next opportunity, the next dream, or the next thing that will make them feel alive. But real passion is rarely found by constantly searching for something new. More often, passion grows through obedience. God created each of us intentionally. Your gifts, your experiences, and even your struggles are not random. They are part of the story God is writing through your life. When you begin walking in what God has placed in front of you, something begins to change inside you. Even ordinary moments begin to carry meaning. Scripture reminds us in Colossians 3:23: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” Notice it says whatever you do. Passion in God’s Kingdom is not limited to pastors or people on a stage. Passion can exist in a parent caring for their family, someone encouraging a struggling friend, or a person simply doing their job with honesty and integrity. When we shift our focus from working for people to working for God, everything changes. Small acts of faithfulness begin to carry eternal value. The world says passion comes from success, recognition, or wealth. But the Bible shows us something different. Passion grows when we live with purpose, love people well, and remain faithful to God even during difficult seasons. Real passion is not about how impressive your life looks. It is about how committed your heart is. Sometimes passion is not something you have to chase. Sometimes it is something God slowly grows in you through daily faithfulness. ✨🙏 #Faith #ChristianLiving #Motivation #Passion #Christianity

Stepping With Jesus

There are seasons in life when faith feels strong and natural. Prayers flow easily, hope feels steady, and you can clearly see the ways God is moving. But there are other seasons that feel very different. You pray, but the answers don’t seem to come. You ask for direction, yet the path stays unclear. Days turn into weeks, and sometimes weeks into months, and it begins to feel like God has gone quiet. Those seasons can challenge our faith more than anything else. Because it’s easy to believe when we can see what God is doing. It’s harder when we can’t. But silence is not the same thing as absence. Just because God isn’t responding in the way we expected doesn’t mean He isn’t working. In fact, many times the most important things God does in our lives happen in the quiet. Think about a seed planted in the ground. For a long time nothing appears to be happening. The soil looks the same day after day. But underneath the surface, roots are growing and life is forming in ways we cannot see. Faith often works the same way. There will be moments when progress feels invisible and prayers feel unanswered. Yet God may be working beneath the surface, shaping your character, strengthening your trust, and preparing you for something you cannot see yet. We often want quick answers, but God works with purpose and patience. The waiting seasons build endurance. The quiet seasons deepen our trust. So if you are in a season where God feels silent, don’t lose heart. Keep praying. Keep trusting. Keep moving forward. Because when God is quiet, He is often doing His deepest work. And one day you may look back and realize He was there the whole time. #FaithJourney #Faith #FaithInGod #Christianity #God #ChristianLiving