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Biblical authority and orthodox doctrine
What does the Bible clearly teach?
John's question reveals even the greatest can struggle. The Church has always known that faith includes seasons of doubt. Jesus' answer points to evidence the Church has always proclaimed: the signs of the Kingdom.
Doubt is not disqualification
The evidence is what the Church witnesses
Historic faith includes questions
In the Word Biblical Commentary, Donald Hagner argues all verbs in v.5 are connected—the good news to the poor is a summary of the preceding miracles, connecting proclamation to demonstration
πτωχοί (poor) in Isaiah 61 context means both economically and spiritually marginalized
The passive voice throughout (blind receive sight) implies divine agency
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