Jesus and the Messiah: Exploring Divine Authority

This chapter examines Jesus' conversation with the Pharisees about the identity of the Messiah, focusing on a passage from Matthew that presents a riddle about the relationship between David and the Messiah. It highlights the implications of Jesus' self-identification as a super Davidic figure, asserting his divine authority while maintaining his humanity. The discussion also critiques common misconceptions about the Council of Nicaea, emphasizing the complexities surrounding the nature of Jesus' divinity in early Christian doctrine.