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NASB | James 2:19 You believe that God is one. You do well; the demons also believe, and shudder. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | James 2:19 You believe that God is one; you do well [to believe that]. The demons also believe [that], and shudder and bristle [in awe-filled terror--they have seen His wrath]! [Deut 6:4; 11:13-21; Mark 12:29] |
Subject: Is God ONE or is God THREE? |
Bible Note: So, are you saying that Jesus was able to switch his Godhood on and off like a light switch? Are there any verses that support that? The main problem I see with what you are saying is that it is saying that Jesus was in fact a blasphemer. The only way that Jesus could claim to be the "Son of God" and able to pray to him as a "Son" is if the "Son" with in the Godhead. So, when Jesus is praying to God. It isn't his humanity only that is praying, it is his unified Man and Godhood praying together within the role of God the Son praying to God the Father. Hebrews 1:1-4 God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world. And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much better than the angels, as He has inherited a more excellent name than they. It's clear that Jesus was perfectly God while still being perfectly Human, and that he didn't switch his deity on and off. He was always God and always human, even while he was praying. Therefore, Jesus had to be God the Son of the tri-une Godhead. ON top of that, you have Jesus living the perfect life, free from Sin. The only way he could remain that way, and become the perfect and final sacrifice was if he was fully God all throughout his life. If he kept switching between man and God, then he wouldn't have lived the sinless life because the human nature, described as sinful, would've lead him into sin. However, we know that that isn't the case. Therefore, Jesus was always fully God while still being fully Human, and thus being a member of the Trinity. Sola Scriptura is a very good basis to study from. Let scripture interpret Scipture. However, that does not mean that we should throw all other documents and resources out the window. Jesus commanded his followers to teach and make disciples. The early church fathers who sat down and wrote out the early concise forms of Christian doctrine were doing just that. They were teaching, and they continue to teach us today. To remain strictly "sola scriptura" would be self-defeating because your students would have to reject your biblical insights because it wouldn't be Scripture. There needs to be some form of supplimental resources to clarify the Scriptures. For that, we turn to those who lived and studied before us. I am not saying that these resources should replace the Bible in importance and supremicy. I'm saying that they shouldn't be rejected. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |