Ultimately with R.C. Sproul The Image of the Invisible God
Nov 12, 2025
Explore the profound idea of Jesus as the image of the invisible God. R.C. Sproul dives into how Jesus reveals God's nature to humanity. He discusses the contrast between Israel's prohibition of graven images and the New Testament's declaration of Christ as God's true icon. The longing of the disciples to see the Father leads to a powerful revelation: seeing Jesus is equivalent to seeing God. This enlightening reflection on Christ’s divinity challenges listeners to deepen their understanding of faith.
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Jesus As The Visible Revelation
- R.C. Sproul explains that Jesus is the visible revelation of the invisible God, making Christ the definitive way to know God's nature.
- This reframes images and icons: Jesus alone embodies the true image God permits us to behold.
Biblical Language Confirms Christ's Deity
- Hebrews calls Christ the expressed image of God's person and the brightness of His glory, affirming Jesus' deity in biblical language.
- Sproul uses this scriptural language to argue that Christ expresses divine being, not merely human resemblance.
Iconoclasm And The Authorized Image
- Sproul contrasts Israel's prohibition of graven images with the New Testament declaration that Jesus is an authorized 'icon' of God.
- The prohibition highlights that God alone determines how He may be represented, fulfilled in Christ's person.