THE BEING OF GOD (4 of 6 notes)

Part Three
Theology Proper: 18 THE BIBLICAL VIEW OF GOD
A DISPENSATIONAL THEOLOGY
By Charles F Baker

The Bible speaks of the substance of God in Hebrews 1:3, where Christ is spoken of as the “express image of His person.” Vincent has this to say on this expression:

Render the very image (or impress) of his substance. The primary sense of hypostasis substance is something which stands underneath; foundation, ground of hope or confidence, and so, assurance itself. In a philosophical sense, substantial nature; the real nature of anything which underlies and supports its outward form and properties.¹

1             Marvin R. Vincent, Word Studies in the New Testament (New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1915), IV, p. 382.

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