Christian interpreters have long been puzzled by the brief mention of Melchizedek in Genesis 14, his one-sentence mention in Psalm 110:4, and by the interpretation of those two texts by Paul in Hebrews 5&7. Most Christian commentators hold that Melchizedek was just a man and that he merely prefigured Christ, being a type or comparative … Continue reading “Melchizedek” is the Son of God
February 12, 2022 A favorite proof-text by Unitarians who deny the pre-human origin of the Son as “the Beginning” and His role in creation is the following verse: Isaiah 44:24 (NASB) 24 Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, and the one who formed you from the womb, “I, the LORD, am the maker of all … Continue reading Did God Create All Things Alone? Isaiah 44:24
Who bears God’s Name & Speaks as God Long before “angels” (plural) are mentioned in Genesis, a mysterious character shows up who was not Himself “God,” since He was God’s “Messenger.” One cannot be a messenger of himself. Both the Hebrew and Greek words translated “angel” simply mean “messenger,” and are used of both heavenly … Continue reading The Messenger (Angel) of the YHVH (Lord)
John 1:1-3 introduces the concept of "Logos" (Word), sparking debates about the nature of Jesus. Paul's use of "Logos" as a title for Jesus in Hebrews demonstrates the expectation for the audience to understand the connection. In historical context, this idea predates Philo's Greek philosophy, aligning with Jewish monotheism.
Tim Warner http://www.4windsfellowships.net Colossians 1:15-20 NKJV He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and … Continue reading Detailed Exegesis of Colossians 1:15-20 – Image of the Invisible God
The earliest Christian pastors, apologists, and martyrs did not view the Son of God as modern Trinitarians do. The Son was neither co-equal nor co-eternal with the Father. God the Father alone was unbegotten, uncreated, without beginning or end, Sovereign over all.
To download PDF copy click Here The language of Scripture concerning God and His Son is the foundation of a solid and proper understanding of the God of Abraham. Conservative Christian theologians have rightly claimed that Scripture must be interpreted based upon the normal standards of speech and terminology. That is, in communicating with humanity … Continue reading The FOUR PRINCIPLES of DIVINE PROCREATION & the IMPACT on CHRISTIAN MONOTHEISM
For many years Trinitarians have defended the idea of a plural God by appealing to the first words of the Bible, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” The Hebrew word “Elohim” (God) is always plural in grammatical form. This has been widely used by Trinitarians to validate the idea that “one … Continue reading God & His Apprentice in Creation according to: Moses, David, Solomon, the Apostles, & the Earliest Christians
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