Hebrews 1:8 — "Your Throne, O God"

Whether Hebrews 1:8 addresses the Son as God ('Your throne, O God, is forever') or should be read differently ('God is your throne'), and what this implies for the deity of Christ.

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Overall consensus83/100

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

Other Protestant

Affirms

Christ seated on eternal throne; divinity affirmed

Salvation Army affirms Hebrews 1:8 affirms Christ divinity and possession of eternal throne of justice and righteousness. Affirmation consistent with Methodist-Holiness theology.\n\nEternal nature of Christs throne assures believers of permanence and ultimate success of Gods redemptive plan. Christs divine power accomplishes salvation.

Scripture References

Sources

  • Salvation Army Theology of Christ
  • Methodist Doctrine on Christ