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NASB | John 9:24 ¶ So a second time they called the man who had been blind, and said to him, "Give glory to God; we know that this man is a sinner." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 9:24 ¶ So a second time they called the man who had been [born] blind, and said to him, "Give God glory and praise [for your sight]! We know this Man [Jesus] is a sinner [separated from God]." |
Subject: Do you yet say that Jesus was just a man |
Bible Note: Dear stokey, 1) Colossians 1:15--Yes, He is the first born over every group of creatures:"The firstborn of EVERY creature." So, Jesus is still preexistent before all creation(As in, "Reuben, Jacob's firstborn--Genesis 35:23) . Besides, look at verse 16: Paul says, "FOR by Him were all things creted...". That word 'for' emphasizes what he says in v15. Thus rendered, "[Jesus] is the image of the invisible God...For by Him were all things created.(see Genesis 1:1)" 2) As far as what Strong's says about the word 'Godhead', again, as I said in my last post, "1a) the state of BEING GOD, Godhead[capitalization added for emphasis]" 3) Touching on Colossians 3:1, let us move two verses down--Colossians 3:3"...and your life is hid with Christ in God" Christ is in God, and is One with God. 4) The reason Philippians 2:6 does seem to not harmonize with humility is this: There is no need! It is not robbery for Jesus to consider Himself one with God!! He IS God! I wish I could continue this discussion this week, but I will have to pick it up at a later date. I am leaving for Arizona Friday for my first mission trip(to witness to the Navajo), and the next few days will be jam packed for me. I will read what you respond with, and if I can possibly give a short answer I will. God is my Strength and Power, and He makes my way perfect!! 2nd Samuel 22 |