The text addresses an explanation of verses from the Gospel of John and New Testament books about the Father giving all authority and glory to the Son after the incarnation and resurrection, and how this giving does not negate the Son’s eternality of divinity but manifests it practically and by the acceptance of people.
The discourse rebuts Arian claims that interpret the word “gave” as a deficiency in the Son’s nature or as an acquiring new divinity.
The speaker affirms that what was given to the Son appeared in his humanity (in his works and miracles), while his divinity was complete and perfect from eternity.

Biblical justification and patristic evidence

The text cites passages (John 3, 5, 16, 17) and the letters to the Hebrews and Colossians to show that the Father works through the Son and that the Son has life in himself.
It cites the Fathers (especially Saint Athanasius) and examples like the sun and its ray to explain that what was “given” is according to the Son’s nature and not an addition to his divinity.

Characteristics of Christ and manifestations of authority

The speaker clarifies that the Son possesses practical authorities: forgiveness of sins, raising the dead, healing the sick, casting out demons, and granting the apostles the same power to minister.
This authority was in his divine nature and was exercised in his humanity for the blessing of human nature and the people’s acceptance of proclaiming him Lord and Christ.

Theological and spiritual dimension

It is affirmed that the Son “had” the glory, life, and divinity before the incarnation, and that the Father giving him “all things” means a declaration and manifestation before creation, not a change in his divine essence.
The spiritual appeal is that the believer should understand that accepting Christ as Lord and Savior is a response to his signs and works, and that Christ’s coming blessed human nature and restored its dignity.

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