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title: 'The Messiahship Formal or Essential to the Mind of Jesus?'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
requiresPurchase: false
authors:
- 'Geerhardus Vos'
date: 1920-04-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '20th century'
topics:
- 'Messianic, New Testament Prophecy, and Old Testament Prophecy'
- 'Deity, and Person and Work of Christ'
- 'Office of Christ'
scriptures:
- 'Matthew 11'
- 'Luke 1'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/20th-century/vos-1920-the-messiahship-formal-or-essential-to-the-mind-of-jesus
---

# The Messiahship Formal or Essential to the Mind of Jesus?

Editorial praises Luke's historical reliability. Geerhardus Vos argues Jesus' Messiahship was essential, grounded in sonship, integral to His mission and obedience—not a mere form.

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