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Can a future generation become "the full maturity of the God Man"?
In this episode I examine one of the most shocking statements ever made by Bob Jones. He claimed that a coming generation would move in the same power as Jesus Christ, perform every biblical miracle consistently, conquer death, and reach "the full maturity of the God Man."
Does Scripture teach that believers will attain the same power as Christ? Or does this cross the line into blasphemy by attributing to man what belongs uniquely to the incarnate Son of God?
We'll examine Bob Jones' own words, compare them with Scripture, discuss why Jesus Christ alone possesses divine authority, and ask why respected evangelical leaders have continued defending Bob Jones despite statements like these.
If you care about biblical discernment, Christology, and testing modern prophetic claims, this episode is for you.
Topics Covered:
Bob Jones' "God Man" prophecy
Can believers possess the same power as Jesus?
False prophecy and blasphemy
1 John 4 and testing the spirits
Sam Storms' defense of Bob Jones
NAR theology examined
The uniqueness of Jesus Christ
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Bob Jones' astonishing claim
00:12 "They'll move in the power that Christ did"
00:50 Why no one has ever equaled Christ's miracles
02:25 Does this deny the uniqueness of Christ?
03:24 Why claiming Christ's power is blasphemy
04:18 Jesus vs. John the Baptist: true greatness
06:16 "They will put death under their feet"
07:22 Little gods theology and Kris Vallotton comparison
08:18 "The Full Maturity of the God Man"
09:43 Hearing Bob Jones' words again in context
10:35 What does "God Man" actually imply?
11:11 Bob Jones' moral failures and ministry discipline
12:24 Was Bob Jones speaking about today's generation?
12:48 Challenge to Sam Storms
14:23 Every miracle in Scripture performed consistently?
15:29 Government, church, and the final generation
16:16 Why this rises to the level of blasphemy
17:10 Appeal to evangelical leaders
19:03 Would ETS ever accept this teaching?
19:47 Final conclusions: Why Bob Jones should be rejected
Can a future generation become "the full maturity of the God Man"?
In this episode I examine one of the most shocking statements ever made by Bob Jones. He claimed that a coming generation would move in the same power as Jesus Christ, perform every biblical miracle consistently, conquer death, and reach "the full maturity of the God Man."
Does Scripture teach that believers will attain the same power as Christ? Or does this cross the line into blasphemy by attributing to man what belongs uniquely to the incarnate Son of God?
We'll examine Bob Jones' own words, compare them with Scripture, discuss why Jesus Christ alone possesses divine authority, and ask why respected evangelical leaders have continued defending Bob Jones despite statements like these.
If you care about biblical discernment, Christology, and testing modern prophetic claims, this episode is for you.
Topics Covered:
Bob Jones' "God Man" prophecy
Can believers possess the same power as Jesus?
False prophecy and blasphemy
1 John 4 and testing the spirits
Sam Storms' defense of Bob Jones
NAR theology examined
The uniqueness of Jesus Christ
SUPPORT FIRM FOUNDATION PODCAST
Firm Foundation Patreon
patreon.com/firmfoundationshow
Support Richard’s family’s emergency need for a vehicle
givesendgo.com/moorefamilysupport
Support Richard's Missionary Work in Germany
teachbeyond.org/support/the-moores
If you would like to support Firm Foundation with Gear to improve the show, here is a wishlist
amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/1QPL9GFNQMLBU?ref_=wl_share
Check out the Firm Foundation TeePublic Store
http://tee.pub/lic/firmfoundationshow
Please be sure to subscribe
youtube.com/@richardm23
Follow on Twitter
twitter.com/richardpmoore23
Follow on Instagram
instagram.com/richardm23
Richard's Website
richardpmoore.net
Become a Channel Member
youtube.com/channel/UCOr0kN9FADcunz4uZGM6jpA/join
Music for this podcast "How Firm a Foundation" was graciously provided royalty free by Nathan at Reawaken Hymns youtube.com/watch?v=3vZfzYSEGwk&ab_channel=ReawakenHymns
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Bob Jones' astonishing claim
00:12 "They'll move in the power that Christ did"
00:50 Why no one has ever equaled Christ's miracles
02:25 Does this deny the uniqueness of Christ?
03:24 Why claiming Christ's power is blasphemy
04:18 Jesus vs. John the Baptist: true greatness
06:16 "They will put death under their feet"
07:22 Little gods theology and Kris Vallotton comparison
08:18 "The Full Maturity of the God Man"
09:43 Hearing Bob Jones' words again in context
10:35 What does "God Man" actually imply?
11:11 Bob Jones' moral failures and ministry discipline
12:24 Was Bob Jones speaking about today's generation?
12:48 Challenge to Sam Storms
14:23 Every miracle in Scripture performed consistently?
15:29 Government, church, and the final generation
16:16 Why this rises to the level of blasphemy
17:10 Appeal to evangelical leaders
19:03 Would ETS ever accept this teaching?
19:47 Final conclusions: Why Bob Jones should be rejected
