Know Surrender

The Eternal Son: Begotten Not Made

Pastor Ian Thompson

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 We examine the theological weight of the Nicene Creed’s declarations regarding the eternal nature of Jesus Christ. By distinguishing between being "begotten" and "made," the texts argue that Christ is not a created being but shares the exact divine essence as the Father. This shared substance, or homoousios, establishes His total equality in nature and worship, which the authors view as a necessary shield against various historical and modern heresies. The documents maintain that if Christ were merely a creature, He would lack the divine power required to reconcile humanity to God and grant eternal life. Furthermore, they assert that while His divinity makes salvation possible, His human nature is what makes that rescue complete. Ultimately, these excerpts present the Creed as a protective wall that ensures believers put their trust in a true, uncreated Saviour rather than a powerless substitute.

Welcome to Know Surrender—a podcast about learning what it truly means to surrender to Jesus Christ. Not in defeat, but in devotion. Here we explore scripture, history, and the call to follow Christ with heart, mind, and life. To know surrender… is to know Him.

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