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NASB | John 6:56 "He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood abides in Me, and I in him. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 6:56 "He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood [believes in Me, accepts Me as Savior] remains in Me, and I [in the same way remain] in him. |
Bible Question (short): Three Offices or Three Persons? |
Question (full): Thanks for your response! Now that I understand where you are coming from, here is what I propose. The major point that we disagree on is whether or not there are three persons in the Godhead or three offices in the Godhead. We both believe there is only one God. So, the question we need to focus on is what the Bible says about the three (persons/offices). Since this is such a complex issue, I would like to narrow the focus. I propose that we exchange questions that we feel illustrate our position. In order for this to work, we both must honestly and fairly deal with the question asked. Too often, in complex debates, questions are never really dealt with, only swept away with more questions. If you are open to this, it should be a fun and challenging debate. Here is my first question: Who was Jesus praying to in John 14:16? John 14:16 - "And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever—" Clearly, Jesus is praying to the Father, asking that the Father will send another Counselor (The Holy Spirit) to dwell within believers. If (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) are only three offices or roles in which God manifests Himself, who was Jesus praying to when He prayed to the Father? I'm looking forward to your response and question. Tim Moran |