Mike Boll,
I already addressed Matthew 22:44-46 but that does not seem to be the root of our disagreement as you are stating Jesus is both a deity and a human being. I will address that issue later but first I wish to point out that God promised David that one of his descendents would always sit on his throne and thus Jesus is really David’s descendant.
Any Jew that had been properly trained in the law knew what being a son of God meant and that by divine nature it is meant the righteous nature and not the nature of being a deity. They would automatically discount the later because scripture clearly states there is one God and that is not the Messiah. As with the Jews it is with the Christians as well.
So Jesus does have two natures just like anyone else that has the Holy Spirit to live by as the Holy Spirit is the spirit of righteousness just like Romans 1:4 states. Please note the similarity between Romans 1:4 and Romans 8:13-17. Was not Romans 8:13 proven to be true by Jesus’ resurrection from the dead and thus that resurrection testified that he was led by the Spirit and therefore is the Son of God and heir of God? Is it not through him that we to become sons by adoption and thus coheirs?
Are you arguing that Jesus is the ancestor of Jesse and backing it up by citing Isaiah 11:10? An alternative translation is written in Romans 15:12 but Paul does not address the mystery you brought up. Offhand the title “root of Jesse” seems vague so I will need to look into it before venturing any ideas.
It is true that no contradictions exist in scripture and that there are things that you we do not understand but a contradiction in scripture as regards the message of salvation is a red flag that we may well be in error and on the wrong path unless it can be resolved. It is certainly a sign that you do not yet understand the message of salvation and therefore have more to learn.
Do you understand these proverbs?
Proverbs 14:6(NIV) reads:
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The mocker seeks wisdom but finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning. |
And
Proverbs 4:5(NIV) reads:
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Get wisdom, get understanding, do not forget my words or swerve from them. |
And
Proverbs 2:2-5(NIV) reads:
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Turning your ear to wisdom and your heart to understanding and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. |
Note: I meant Preexistence not Predestination in subtitle. Sorry for the confusion. 
