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Did God the Father raise Christ from death (Acts 2:24), or did He have the power and ability to do that Himself (Jn. 10:18)?

Did God the Father raise Christ from death (Acts 2:24), or did He have the power and ability to do that Himself (Jn. 10:18)?

With regard to His death and resurrection, Jesus stated (the Gospel of John):

John 10:18, NASB: "No one has taken [My life] away from Me, but I lay it down on My own initiative. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority t…

Why does Jesus’ wording of the Shema include the addition of ‘and with all your mind?’

Why does Jesus’ wording of the Shema include the addition of ‘and with all your mind?’

The vast majority of translations of Deuteronomy 6:4-5 read something like this:

“Hear, O Israel, YHWH is our god; YHWH is one. And thou shalt love YHWH thy god with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.”

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