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NASB | 2 Corinthians 13:14 ¶ The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Corinthians 13:14 ¶ The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. |
Subject: Simple analogy to understand the Trinity |
Bible Note: Greetings Maryo1! Welcome to the forum! You said of John 1:1: "John 1:1 tells me that Jesus is God’s Word and the way the Greek was written that he was like God, a mighty spirit being. Then when it goes on and says that the Word is “with” God then tells me that logically he can’t be same God." The problem with this statement is that it ignores both the syntax and the context of John 1:1. In terms of syntax, John 1 does not say that Jesus was 'God's Word'. It says the Word was God! Now, some cults have tried to twist the Greek here to make it mean what they want it to mean, but the Greek grammer is perfectly clear on this point. Secondly, it ignores the context of John 1:1. John wants people to come to a full understanding of who Jesus is. But, he cannot simply come out and say that Jesus is God, or, like at Mars Hill, the audience would simply stop listening. So, John uses a philosophical concept with which both Jews and Greeks were familiar - 'the Word'. Each group had a slightly different perspective of the 'Word', but both held it in high esteem. So, John takes the 'Word' and builds his case. First, he says that the 'Word' has always existed. Then, He says that the 'Word' was with God. Then, He says the 'Word' was God. The 'Word' created all things. Finally, he identifies the Word as Jesus - God in the flesh. The passage is very logical and very clear. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |