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*6. 161:2.7 We are constantly impressed by the [[phenomenon]] of his [[superhuman]] [[knowledge]]. Hardly does a day pass but something transpires to disclose that [[the Master]] knows what is going on away from his [[immediate]] [[presence]]. He also seems to know about the [[thoughts]] of his [[associates]]. He undoubtedly has [[communion]] with [[celestial]] [[personalities]]; he unquestionably lives on a [[spiritual]] [[plane]] far above the rest of us. [[Everything]] seems to be open to his [[unique]] [[understanding]]. He asks us questions to draw us out, not to gain [[information]].

*6. 161:2.7 We are constantly impressed by the [[phenomenon]] of his [[superhuman]] [[knowledge]]. Hardly does a day pass but something transpires to disclose that [[the Master]] knows what is going on away from his [[immediate]] [[presence]]. He also seems to know about the [[thoughts]] of his [[associates]]. He undoubtedly has [[communion]] with [[celestial]] [[personalities]]; he unquestionably lives on a [[spiritual]] [[plane]] far above the rest of us. [[Everything]] seems to be open to his [[unique]] [[understanding]]. He asks us questions to draw us out, not to gain [[information]].

*7. 161:2.8 Recently [[the Master]] does not [[hesitate]] to assert his [[superhuman]]ity. From the day of our [[ordination]] as [[apostles]] right on down to recent times, he has never denied that he came from [[the Father]] above. He speaks with the [[authority]] of a [[divine]] [[teacher]]. [[The Master]] does not [[hesitate]] to refute the religious [[teachings]] of today and to [[declare]] the new [[gospel]] with [[positive]] [[authority]]. He is [[assertive]], [[positive]], and [[authoritative]]. Even [[John the Baptist]], when he heard [[Jesus]] speak, [[declared]] that he was the [[Son of God]]. He seems to be so sufficient within himself. He craves not the [[support]] of the multitude; he is indifferent to the [[opinions]] of men. He is [[brave]] and yet so free from [[pride]].

*7. 161:2.8 Recently [[the Master]] does not [[hesitate]] to assert his [[superhuman]]ity. From the day of our [[ordination]] as [[apostles]] right on down to recent times, he has never denied that he came from [[the Father]] above. He speaks with the [[authority]] of a [[divine]] [[teacher]]. [[The Master]] does not [[hesitate]] to refute the religious [[teachings]] of today and to [[declare]] the new [[gospel]] with [[positive]] [[authority]]. He is [[assertive]], [[positive]], and [[authoritative]]. Even [[John the Baptist]], when he heard [[Jesus]] speak, [[declared]] that he was the [[Son of God]]. He seems to be so sufficient within himself. He craves not the [[support]] of the multitude; he is indifferent to the [[opinions]] of men. He is [[brave]] and yet so free from [[pride]].

*8. 161:2.9 He constantly talks about [[God]] as an ever-present [[associate]] in all that he does. He goes about doing [[good]], for [[God]] seems to be in him. He makes the most astounding [[assertions]] about himself and his [[mission]] on [[earth]], statements which would be [[absurd]] if he were not [[divine]]. He once [[declared]], " Before Abraham was, I am. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_8] He has definitely claimed [[divinity]]; he professes to be in [[partnership]] with [[God]]. He well-nigh [[exhausts]] the [[possibilities]] of [[language]] in the [[reiteration]] of his claims of [[intimate]] [[association]] with the [[Universal Father|heavenly Father]]. He even [[dares]] to assert that he and [[the Father]] are one.[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_10] He says that any one who has seen him has seen [[the Father]].[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_14] And he says and does all these tremendous [[things]] with such childlike [[natural]]ness. He alludes to his [[association]] with [[the Father]] in the same [[manner]] that he refers to his [[association]] with us. He seems to be so sure about [[God]] and speaks of these [[relations]] in such a matter-of-fact way.

*8. 161:2.9 He constantly talks about [[God]] as an ever-present [[associate]] in all that he does. He goes about doing [[good]], for [[God]] seems to be in him. He makes the most astounding [[assertions]] about himself and his [[mission]] on [[earth]], statements which would be [[absurd]] if he were not [[divine]]. He once [[declared]], " Before Abraham was, I am. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_8] He has definitely claimed [[divinity]]; he professes to be in [[partnership]] with [[God]]. He well-nigh [[exhausts]] the [[possibilities]] of [[language]] in the [[reiteration]] of his claims of [[intimate]] [[association]] with the [[Universal Father|heavenly Father]]. He even [[dares]] to assert that he and [[the Father]] are one.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_10] He says that any one who has seen him has seen [[the Father]].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_14] And he says and does all these tremendous [[things]] with such childlike [[natural]]ness. He alludes to his [[association]] with [[the Father]] in the same [[manner]] that he refers to his [[association]] with us. He seems to be so sure about [[God]] and speaks of these [[relations]] in such a matter-of-fact way.

*9. 161:2.10 In his [[prayer]] life he appears to [[communicate]] directly with [[the Father|his Father]]. We have heard few of his [[prayers]], but these few would indicate that he talks with [[God]], as it were, face to face. He seems to know the [[future]] as well as the [[past]]. He simply could not be all of this and do all of these extraordinary [[things]] unless he were something more than [[human]]. We know he is human, we are sure of that, but we are almost [[equally]] sure that he is also [[divine]]. We [[believe]] that he is divine. We are convinced that he is the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] and the [[Son of God]].

*9. 161:2.10 In his [[prayer]] life he appears to [[communicate]] directly with [[the Father|his Father]]. We have heard few of his [[prayers]], but these few would indicate that he talks with [[God]], as it were, face to face. He seems to know the [[future]] as well as the [[past]]. He simply could not be all of this and do all of these extraordinary [[things]] unless he were something more than [[human]]. We know he is human, we are sure of that, but we are almost [[equally]] sure that he is also [[divine]]. We [[believe]] that he is divine. We are convinced that he is the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] and the [[Son of God]].

161:2.12 Rodan made his way back to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandria Alexandria], where he long taught his [[philosophy]] in the school of Meganta. He became a mighty man in the later affairs of [[the kingdom]] of heaven; he was a [[faithful]] believer to the end of his [[earth]] days, yielding up his life in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Greece Greece] with others when the [[persecutions]] were at their height.

161:2.12 Rodan made his way back to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandria Alexandria], where he long taught his [[philosophy]] in the school of Meganta. He became a mighty man in the later affairs of [[the kingdom]] of heaven; he was a [[faithful]] believer to the end of his [[earth]] days, yielding up his life in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Greece Greece] with others when the [[persecutions]] were at their height.

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==See also==

==See also==

*'''''[[Paper 2 - The Nature of God]]'''''

*'''''[[Paper 2 - The Nature of God]]'''''