moorea944
Well-Known Member
Thank you.
In response, let me say that the word 'Logos' is not Hebrew but Greek, and refers to words, or the Word. The translators gave it a capital letter for good reason, because Christ represents all the words of God. Confirmation is found in Revelation 19:13, 'And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.' [See 1John 5:7, 'For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three agree in one.'
Any effort to contort scripture will inevitably end in failure. ALL scripture must be shown to fit, and have coherence.
The scriptures clearly demonstrate that Jesus Christ was the true mediator between mankind and God. 1 Timothy 2:5 says, 'For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;' You might immediately think, yes, the MAN Christ Jesus. But now look carefully at the words of Paul to the Galatians, 3:20. 'Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is one.'
To be a mediator, you have to represent both sides, and Jesus Christ did this by being fully human and fully God. The scripture says that 'a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is one.' Jesus is a man, but he has within him the Spirit of God. Jesus Christ had the fulness of the Godhead bodily (as I keep repeating!). The Holy Spirit was not given by measure [John 3:34 says, 'For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.'
So, the question that you should answer honestly is this, Was God in Christ? Was God, in fulness, and without measure, in Jesus Christ? You appear to be saying no, but I would like to hear it plainly stated!
As regards the Rock, look at 2 Samuel 23:2,3. See also Deuteronomy 32:3,4. Both refer to the LORD as the Rock.
[So, the question that you should answer honestly is this, Was God in Christ? Was God, in fulness, and without measure, in Jesus Christ? You appear to be saying no, but I would like to hear it plainly stated!]
And first of all, yes, Logos is a Greek word, and I knew that. My bad. Sorry about that one. I was thinking of other Hebrew words and was typing to fast. My bad.....
But to answer this question, yes, scripture does tell us that God was in Christ. But that doesnt make Jesus God. God was "working through" his son at all times. But it doesnt make Jesus God. A God cannot die or be seen. Jesus was seen and he died.
In your eyes, why does Jesus have to be God or a God. Why cant he just be like us with the same nature?...... Just curious.