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@TheGermanicist Yes, of course scripture is true, including Jn 5:19. However, this verse does not mean that Jesus lacks power or ability apart from the Father. The Greek construction (“οὐ δύναται… ποιεῖν ἀφ’ ἑαυτοῦ”) expresses moral impossibility, not lack of power or ability. It means He…

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@TheGermanicist Yes, of course scripture is true, including Jn 5:19. However, this verse does not mean that Jesus lacks power or ability apart from the Father. The Greek construction (“οὐ δύναται… ποιεῖν ἀφ’ ἑαυτοῦ”) expresses moral impossibility, not lack of power or ability. It means He…

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