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who was declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord,
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Commentators unanimously explain that the resurrection did not make Jesus the Son of God, but rather powerfully 'declared' or 'proved' who He already was. While Jesus was human 'according to the flesh' (v. 3), His resurrection was God's ultimate public confirmation of His divine nature and His claims to be God's Son, setting Him apart from any other person who was ever raised from the dead.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And declared. In the margin, determined. tou orisyentov. The ancient Syriac has, "And he was known to be the So…
Who was declared (του ορισθεντος). Articular participle (first aorist passive) of οριζω for which verb see on Lu 22:22;[Reference …
19th Century
Anglican
With power. This means, in a transcendent and superhuman manner.
According to the spirit of holiness. This…
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Baptist
What a glorious Lord we serve! He is God's Son: Jesus Christ our Lord. In his human nature, he is a Man of royal race: of the seed of …
The Gospel centers in God’s Son, who had this status before he took on a “human nature” and who, in becoming human, became not only an Israelite (9…
16th Century
Protestant
Declared the Son of God, etc.: or, if you prefer, determined (definitus); as if he had said that the power by which he was raised from the…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And declared to be the Son of God Not made as he is said to be before, when his incarnation is spoken of; nor did he…
The doctrine about which the apostle Paul wrote presented the fulfillment of the promises made by the prophets. It spoke of the Son of God, namely …
13th Century
Catholic
Having commended Christ’s origin, the Apostle now commends His power, mentioning three things:
