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NASB | Matthew 7:13 ¶ "Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 7:13 ¶ "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad and easy to travel is the path that leads the way to destruction and eternal loss, and there are many who enter through it. |
Subject: Why? |
Bible Note: Ezekiel's nine reasons.. 1. True 2. This verse taken in context shows the authority of Jesus and how He delegates this authority to the disciples so that they can baptize in His Name. 3. Mark's description does not assign any reference to "in the name of Jesus"; it only mentions baptism (Mark 16:15-16). Luke 24:47 simply says "His Name" which could refer to the authority given by the Trinity as a whole, not only Jesus. 4. True for "The Early Church"; Ezekiel, show us your Scripture reference for "including Matthew".. 5. No, this verse does not say that the Name of the Father is "Jesus". The Father is not revealed through the name 'Jesus', and this is a misinterpretation on your part, Ezekiel. John 5:43 states that Christ has come as THE representative of the Father. Therefore, the Father is revealed through Him, not through the name 'Jesus'. This is the beginning of your "Oneness" heresy.. 6. True 7. Wrong again. The Holy Spirit is sent "in Jesus' name". This does NOT mean that the name of the Holy Spirit is Jesus or that the Holy Spirit is revealed through the name of Jesus. This is another gross misinterpretation on your part, Ezekiel. Just as in John 5:43, the Holy Spirit is sent as THE representative of the Father and the Son, Jesus Christ, and He is sent by the authority of the Father and is given authority on earth (see Matt. 28:19). Therefore, all authority comes from the Father and is given to the Son and the Holy Spirit- even while the Son and Holy Spirit share in this authority being in every way fully God themselves. This misinterpretation further leads down your "Oneness" heresy path.. 8. Yes, the Bible sure does teach the Doctrine of the Trinity! There is theological justification for the Trinity and it is supported through Scripture, even though Scripture does not specifically mention the word "Trinity". There is no theological justification for a "Oneness" formula, which is heresy and contrary to the Bible. 9. God revealed Himself in the New Testament through Jesus Christ and through the Holy Spirit! God did not use a 'name' to reveal Himself, He used His only Son! And when His Son was taken up into glory, then He revealed Himself and His Son through the Holy Spirit! You are once again using the 'name' as a formula here, and by doing so you are limiting God! God was and will never be limited by a 'name', no matter what "Oneness" heresy you try to preach, Ezekiel. "For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form," Col. 2:9- the 'fullness of Deity' is NOT saying that the Father is Jesus is the Holy Spirit. This verse is saying that Deity (the divine attributes and nature) dwelt in His earthly body in its fullness, which is a strong statement of the Deity and humanity of Jesus Christ. By saying that 'the Father is Jesus is the Holy Spirit' after reading this verse, you are again grossly misinterpreting this verse to the point of being contrary to Scripture itself. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit were all present in Creation; the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are present in Redemption; and the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit all take a part in Regeneration. Thank you Ezekiel for giving me a chance to REFUTE your heretical Oneness beliefs yet again. Nolan |