Reassessing the Father–Son Relationship: A Sola Scriptura Perspective

This Perspective Piece offers a reflective analysis of how the New Testament presents the relationship between the Father and the Son, emphasizing the relational and covenantal categories used by Jesus, the apostles, and the glorified Christ. Drawing on a Sola Scriptura methodology, the piece contrasts this scriptural framework with the metaphysical language that emerged in the post‑apostolic era through the influence of Greek philosophy and Roman political consolidation. It highlights key biblical texts—such as John 17:3, 1 Corinthians 8:6, and Revelation 3:12—that consistently identify the Father as the one true God and Jesus as the Messiah, Lord, and Son. The reflection also considers the historical development of doctrinal formulations, including the role of ecumenical councils and the example of the Johannine Comma, to illustrate how later tradition diverged from the simpler, mission‑centered theology of the first century. This piece serves as a concise companion to broader research on early Christian belief and invites renewed attention to the biblical categories that shaped the earliest