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1 | who can explain to me? | John 1:1 | MissJW | 120457 | ||
Hi Rowdy, You're exactly right, no one is greater than Almighty God. Could I ask you a question? What does John 13:16 mean to you? It reads, "16 Most truly I say to YOU, A slave is not greater than his master, nor is one that is sent forth greater than the one that sent him. Just curious. MissJW |
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2 | who can explain to me? | John 1:1 | Rowdy | 120463 | ||
Cited for context: John 13:12 So when He had washed their feet, and taken His garments and reclined at the table again, He said to them, "Do you know what I have done to you? 13 "You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am. 14 "If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. 15 "For I gave you an example that you also should do as I did to you. 16 "Truly, truly, I say to you, a slave is not greater than his master, nor is one who is sent greater than the one who sent him. 17 "If you know these things, you are blessed if you do them. I'm not exactly certain what you're driving at or your point by asking this question AND linking it to this thread of discussion but I'll take a shot. The passage above depicts one of the most amazing demonstrations of humility in the entire Bible, in my opinion. Here the Lord Jesus Christ, fellow Creator at the beginning of creation with God, His Father. He's about to offer His sinless life on a cross for the whole world of sinners for all time, past, present and future and what does He do? He takes time to fill a bowl with water and washes the feet of His own disciples, including the one who betrays him. He even dries their feet with the very same towel He's wearing around His own waist. Can you imagine a more powerful contrast: the Savior of the whole world performing the duties of the lowest slave/servant? And doing so with absolutely no ulterior motives. Now I'm guessing but I suppose this question on verse 16 could only be related to the previous thread of discussion because of BStudent's comment about the inferior nature of Christ to His Father as God. I can only say that the Greek word "greater" here didn't mean the same thing as you and I understand it. A better translation would be senior vs. junior denoting their functions in their relationship, similar to the same relationship by a man and woman in a marriage. In God's world, man gets the higher functional responsibilities compared to the woman because that's how He created this world. Why God is senior to Jesus, I have no idea and can't even speculate. How about you? What does this verse say to you? God bless. --Rowdy |
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3 | who can explain to me? | John 1:1 | MissJW | 120685 | ||
Hi Rowdy, You said,“I can only say that the Greek word "greater" here didn't mean the same thing as you and I understand it. A better translation would be senior vs. junior denoting their functions in their relationship, similar to the same relationship by a man and woman in a marriage. In God's world, man gets the higher functional responsibilities compared to the woman because that's how He created this world. Why God is senior to Jesus, I have no idea and can't even speculate.” I have no problem per se, with your explanation and too was well illustrated. I agree that God is senior to Jesus as many Bible verses tell us. Here’s another and I quote it for you here. Does this verse not tell us that Jesus and Almighty God are not equal? 1 Cor 15:24-28, "Next, the end, when he hands over the kingdom to his God and Father, when he has brought to nothing all government and all authority and power. 25 For he must rule as king until [God] has put all enemies under his feet. 26 As the last enemy, death is to be brought to nothing. 27 For [God] ?subjected all things under his feet.? But when he says that all things have been subjected, it is evident that it is with the exception of the one who subjected all things to him. 28 But when all things will have been subjected to him, then the Son himself will also subject himself to the One who subjected all things to him, that God may be all things to everyone." Thank you for your last response, Rowdy. Miss JW |
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4 | who can explain to me? | John 1:1 | Rowdy | 120718 | ||
I'm not exactly sure of your main point here. I've already acknowledged there are some things about the Godhead relationship we're not privy to. That is we're not going to know ALL the details until we reach Heaven. But the sum total of ALL scripture does make it pretty clear that God does have a slightly higher rank than His Son but I still think the 3 Beings of the Godhead are all equal in power and majesty. Was there something more to your post that I'm overlooking? Is there some question left unanswered or at least not discussed? As I mentioned there's several questions without answers at present. God bless. --Rowdy |
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