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

Seventh-day Adventist Church

Seventh-day Adventist Church

Adventist & Restorationist

Affirms

Christ divine throne and eternal kingship affirmed

SDA affirms Hebrews 1:8 establishing Christ divinity and eternal reign. Applies Psalm 45:6 to Christ. Affirmation central to Adventist Christology.\n\nDivine throne grounds investigative judgment: as eternal God-King Christ has authority to examine professing believers. 28 Fundamental Beliefs Belief 2 affirm Christs full divinity. Hebrews 1:8 provides scriptural support.

Scripture References

Sources

  • 28 Fundamental Beliefs Belief 2
  • Ellen G. White The Desire of Ages