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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: Dear Preacher, You made reference to the multiple roles you fulfill regarding work and your family. " When I visit my parents' house with my family I act in all three capacities at once; I speak to my children as their father, to my parents as their son, and to my wife as her husband.) I am also comprised of a body, soul, and spirit--still just one person. I am a computer programmer, a preacher, and a writer; but I am only one person". Father, son, husband etc. are titles that define your relationship to your family. But none of them is your name. I am sure that you are known to the world by your name alone! No matter what you are doing you are always Tim D. Cormier.It is what identifies your personhood. The essence of who you are. It is a mistake in logic to use a name and title interchangeably. (my name is Tim, My name is father). You see the difficulties your example causes. Could your arguement be stated better, by describing your doctrine of the Godhead as: God is one in essence and relates to man in the roles of Father, Son and Holy Ghost? What say ye? John Reformed |