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How do we know the doctrine of eternal generation is true?

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The doctrine of eternal generation is supported by Scripture, which consistently affirms the unique Sonship of Christ without beginning or end.

The validity of the doctrine of eternal generation can be established through various scriptural passages that affirm the eternal nature of Christ's Sonship. For example, Romans 8:3 states, 'God sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh,' emphasizing His divine nature long before the incarnation. Additionally, in John 1:14, it is affirmed that 'the Word was made flesh,' indicating that Christ existed as the Word before He took human form. Hebrews 1:3 supports this further by describing Christ as the 'exact representation of His being,' indicating a relationship of eternal generation rather than temporal creation. The continuity of Christ’s identity as the Son throughout Scripture, coupled with the rejection of heretical views that compromise His divinity, solidifies our understanding of eternal generation as a biblically-based doctrine.
Scripture References: Romans 8:3, John 1:14, Hebrews 1:3

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