Alma 11:38-39
In verse 38, Zeezrom attempts to snare Amulek with one final question: "Is the Son of God the very Eternal Father?" It feels as if Zeezrom is backpedaling at this point, having gained no advantage over Amulek because of his words. Then the answer that Amulek gives in reply is both astonishing and remarkably detailed and compellingly convincing.
This title of Christ as the "Eternal Father" is one that, because of Amulek's response, I have taken more time to study and understand it. Zeezrom's question comes of the fact that superficially the title of Eternal Father seems to contradict the title of Son of God. Other scriptures explain the relationship between the titles (Mosiah 15:2-4, Mosiah 5:7). Yet, Amulek's simple explanation also suffices in creating an understanding of why Christ is called the Eternal Father. Christ, the Son of God, is the Creator. His work is the heavens and the earth, "and all things which in them are." (vs. 39) Amulek goes on to explain that His existence is everlasting or eternal, from the beginning to the end of time, the first and the last. Hence, a proper and appropriate title is Eternal Father.
Prayer has for me personally validated this particular study on the topic, and also given me an even deeper appreciates for both Jesus Christ (the Eternal Father) and His Father, our Heavenly Father.
In verse 38, Zeezrom attempts to snare Amulek with one final question: "Is the Son of God the very Eternal Father?" It feels as if Zeezrom is backpedaling at this point, having gained no advantage over Amulek because of his words. Then the answer that Amulek gives in reply is both astonishing and remarkably detailed and compellingly convincing.
This title of Christ as the "Eternal Father" is one that, because of Amulek's response, I have taken more time to study and understand it. Zeezrom's question comes of the fact that superficially the title of Eternal Father seems to contradict the title of Son of God. Other scriptures explain the relationship between the titles (Mosiah 15:2-4, Mosiah 5:7). Yet, Amulek's simple explanation also suffices in creating an understanding of why Christ is called the Eternal Father. Christ, the Son of God, is the Creator. His work is the heavens and the earth, "and all things which in them are." (vs. 39) Amulek goes on to explain that His existence is everlasting or eternal, from the beginning to the end of time, the first and the last. Hence, a proper and appropriate title is Eternal Father.
Prayer has for me personally validated this particular study on the topic, and also given me an even deeper appreciates for both Jesus Christ (the Eternal Father) and His Father, our Heavenly Father.
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