Subject: why five stones |
Bible Note: Dear Meta, You wrote, "The scriptures are not a part of the Godhead. They are good and they are eternal but they are not God. ... I am now podering on how Jesus and Paul used the scriptures." (sic) Pondering that question is a worthy investment of time. Indeed, I would venture that it warrants a thorough study. Much rides on this question. I wish I had more time to spend on this. Perhaps I can return to it later. Here are a few thoughts: Were you aware that God places His Word above His own name? See Psalm 138:2. Of course, that will not seem so significant without understanding what a name meant to the Hebrew mind. Nevertheless, let me offer up a couple of verses... In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. (John 1:1-3 NASB) God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world. And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high... (Hebrews 1:1-3 NASB) This is more than a simple analogy. God is inseparable from His Word, just as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are inseparable. The Scriptures are more than just text, they are the very nature, character, authority of God. Sorry... have to head to bed. In Him, Doc |