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NASB | 1 Corinthians 11:3 But I want you to understand that Christ is the head of every man, and the man is the head of a woman, and God is the head of Christ. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 11:3 But I want you to understand that Christ is the head (authority over) of every man, and man is the head of woman, and God is the head of Christ. |
Bible Question: I find many scriptures that do not quite fit in with the Trinity teaching. Here is one in paticular I would like someone to help me with. In John 14:28 Jesus calls the Father "greater that Him" How does this remark fit in with the context of the Trinity? And why is the relationship a Father- Son relationship and not two brothers? |
Bible Answer: Hello, Rob. During the earthly ministry of Jesus, it was absolutely necessary for God the Father to be "greater than" Him. In order for Jesus to be our righteous representative before the Father, Jesus had to become everything we are, yet without sin (Hebrews 4:15). Therefore, he became a human being (John 1:14; 1 John 4:2), born under the Law and fulfilling it perfectly so that His perfect righteousness and absolute submission to God the Father would be credited to all those who believe in Him (Galatians 4:4-5). The law of God only served to condemn us as sinners, because we could not submit ourselves to it (Romans 8:7-9). Jesus came to earth, setting aside His privileges as God (Philippians 2:6-11) to serve the Father as the perfect human being and representative of all of those who will trust in His sinless life, death, and bodily resurrection (Romans 5:12-19). Hope this helps! --Joe! |