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NASB | John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 1:1 In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. [Gen 1:1; Is 9:6] |
Subject: who can explain to me? |
Bible Note: "For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." I guess the confusion for trinitarians goes back to their not understanding God's original purpose for the earth and its original inhabitants. Adam was to be your "eternal father." You were not meant to die - death is an enemy of God caused by his adversary Satan. (1 Cor 15:26 and Heb 2:14) The other titles applied to our Lord and Savior show his position to his God - "mighty," not Almighty, "prince," son of the King. When I say "inferior," I only paraphrase Jesus statement at John 14:28 and conveyed similarly in numerous of his other comments. When one comes to realize Christianity has more to do with one's actions than one's beliefs, the truth comes to light. Jesus said: "We know that God does not listen to sinners; but if anyone is God-fearing and a worshiper of Him and does His will, He listens to him." (John 9:31) My initial comment had to do with works that evidence true faith in Jesus Christ, who died for all. We puny humans have no right to judge another worthy of death, one that might eventually exercise faith in Christ and get real life. Faith is a fruit of God's holy spirit, and not a possession of all men. "Wisdom is proved righteous by works." I rest my case. Yours truly. |