Shincheonji and Christianity - A Different Jesus

In this episode, Chris is joined by Brad to address the Unitarian cult SCJ, focusing on the deity of Christ and doctrinal issues surrounding the belief that Jesus is not God. Brad shares his journey from Buddhism to Christianity, then to Islam, and back to Christianity. They delve into the SCJ's views on Jesus, comparing them with traditional Christian beliefs. The discussion covers various scriptural references to support the deity of Christ, including John 1:1-14, Hebrews 1, Revelation 5, and Daniel 7. They also address the common arguments against the deity of Christ and SCJ's interpretation of Jesus becoming a spirit after resurrection. The episode aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of why traditional Christianity believes in the deity of Jesus Christ.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:25 Brad's Journey from Buddhism to Christianity
01:25 Understanding SCJ's View of Jesus
02:56 Counterpoints to SCJs Beliefs
04:47 Biblical Evidence of Jesus' Divinity
13:41 Theological Discussions on the Trinity
18:04 Historical and Scriptural Analysis
24:07 Jesus' Divinity in the Old Testament
32:13 Jesus' Claim to Divinity in the New Testament
34:06 Scholarly Insights on Jesus' Divinity
34:25 The Gospel of Mark: Earliest Evidence
35:33 Jesus' Authority and Post-Resurrection Glory
36:31 Old Testament References to God's Glory
37:50 Revelation and the New Song
39:00 Jesus as a Servant and His Return to Glory
40:19 Philippians 2: Jesus' Humility and Exaltation
46:30 Jesus in Genesis: The Word of the Lord
52:14 Trinitarian Theology and Jesus' Role
01:02:34 The Unique Son of God: Monogenes
01:09:28 The Importance of Understanding Different Beliefs
01:10:22 Common Objections to the Deity of Christ
01:10:47 Historical Perspectives on Jesus and Theology
01:15:06 The Significance of Jesus Riding on the Clouds
01:17:18 Jesus' Physical Resurrection and Its Implications
01:19:50 The Trinity and Jesus' Divinity
01:23:40 Addressing SCJ's Arguments and Logical Inconsistencies
01:34:49 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for Viewers