251: Claims That Changed Everything: Jesus, Judgement & the Divine Dance
What happens when Jesus claims not just to be from God—but equal with Him? In this compelling episode, Rohan and Amanda unpack the bold and controversial statements Jesus makes in John 5, revealing deep truths about His relationship with the Father, judgment, grace, and the unity of the Trinity.
🕊️ Inside this episode:
✅ Why Jesus’ “Father-Son” language was so offensive to first-century Jews
✅ How the Son is both judge and saviour—and why that matters
✅ What “I can do nothing on my own” teaches us about humility and divine dependence
✅ The “divine dance” of the Trinity and what it reveals about God's character
✅ A clearer, richer definition of what salvation and honouring Jesus really mean
⏱️ YouTube Chapters
00:00 – Introduction & Gospel of John context
01:30 – Jesus' Father-Son relationship: tender and controversial
03:00 – Claims that shocked the religious leaders
04:00 – Resurrection authority: Jesus gives life
06:00 – The scandal of Jesus judging on the Father’s behalf
07:30 – Salvation through belief, not law
08:30 – A judge who comes not to condemn but to save
10:00 – Divine mutual submission: the Trinitarian pattern
11:30 – Rebuking self-reliance: why humility matters
13:00 – Living under grace, not performance
🙋♀️ Reflect and Respond
• What do you find most challenging about Jesus’ claims in this passage?
• In what ways have you tried to “earn” your place with God, instead of receiving His grace?
• How can the unity and humility of the Trinity shape your relationships with others?
📚 Want to go deeper?
• Read John 5:16–30 slowly, letting Jesus’ words shape your understanding of His mission
• Check out N.T. Wright’s “John for Everyone” for accessible commentary on this gospel
• Learn more about the Trinity and divine submission through the book Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves
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