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Some describe it as a egg. Shell, egg white, and yoke. 3 parts make up 1 egg. Each are different but of the same being.
St Patrick used a 3 leaf clover
Some Pastors use a 3 legged stool. 3 distinct legs, all needed for the support of the other, and all still considered 1 stool.
But theologically they carry different functions.
St Patrick used a 3 leaf clover
Some Pastors use a 3 legged stool. 3 distinct legs, all needed for the support of the other, and all still considered 1 stool.
But theologically they carry different functions.
You've hit the nail on the head both times.
This is all part of "the Mystery of God" and "the Mystery of Godliness". Both terms are found in Scripture. Man cannot fathom God, therefore we accept what is revealed in the Word of God.
Also, both God the Father and God the Son have many other names and titles, related to context.
This is all part of "the Mystery of God" and "the Mystery of Godliness". Both terms are found in Scripture. Man cannot fathom God, therefore we accept what is revealed in the Word of God.
Also, both God the Father and God the Son have many other names and titles, related to context.
You have a misunderstanding of "the flesh". "The flesh" is the sin nature, but it is by the Spirit that the spirits of believers accept the truth about God as revealed in Scripture.
GOD THE FATHER IS NEITHER THE SON NOR THE SPIRIT
GOD THE SON IS NEITHER THE FATHER NOR THE SPIRIT
GOD THE SPIRIT IS NEITHER THE FATHER NOR THE SON
GOD THE FATHER IS NEITHER THE SON NOR THE SPIRIT
GOD THE SON IS NEITHER THE FATHER NOR THE SPIRIT
GOD THE SPIRIT IS NEITHER THE FATHER NOR THE SON
1Co 8:6 But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him.
Eph 4:6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
If there is a trinity they cannot be equal for the Father is above all.
And the Bible says there is one God, the Father, so why does it not mention the other 2 persons as being God.
The Bible says that Jesus has no beginning so He cannot be God the Son for He would have no father.
Why was Jesus conceived by the Holy Spirit the 3rd person of the trinity, and not conceived by God the Son, so it appears as if the Holy Spirit is our Savior.
One God who is a Holy Spirit, and Father is a title for God, and the Son is the man Christ Jesus whose deity is God.
Eph 4:6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
If there is a trinity they cannot be equal for the Father is above all.
And the Bible says there is one God, the Father, so why does it not mention the other 2 persons as being God.
The Bible says that Jesus has no beginning so He cannot be God the Son for He would have no father.
Why was Jesus conceived by the Holy Spirit the 3rd person of the trinity, and not conceived by God the Son, so it appears as if the Holy Spirit is our Savior.
One God who is a Holy Spirit, and Father is a title for God, and the Son is the man Christ Jesus whose deity is God.
Because those verses are about God the Father. But what does the Father say about the Son?
HEBREWS 1: THE SON IS GOD ACCORDING TO THE FATHER
5 For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?
6 And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.
7 And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire.
8 But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.
9 Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
10 And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:
11 They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment;
12 And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail.
HEBREWS 1: THE SON IS GOD ACCORDING TO THE FATHER
5 For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?
6 And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.
7 And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire.
8 But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.
9 Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
10 And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:
11 They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment;
12 And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail.
I'll share what God revealed to me because he says that what we hear in the ear we are to proclaim upon the housetops. Yet I advise seeking God until he reveals the truth to you, himself. That way you know that you're getting it right.
You could say God is referred to as Father, Son and Holy Ghost in terms of where he is (and perhaps what role he is performing) as you are referring to him. For examples:
Are you referring to God as up in the heavens, filling all things, holder of all laws and truth? That's the role of FATHER
Are you referring to God as being or standing next to you in someone's fleshly body (think Jesus) subjecting to those laws and truth, etc: That's the role of SON (We're supposed to become one of those
)
Are you referring to God as abiding inside YOU or another person? That's the role of HOLY SPIRIT / HOLY GHOST
Same 'person', just what part of his nature are you referring to at the time?
Here's a true story that helps illuminate that concept:
I had the pleasure of serving as Mayor at the time some remodeling was to begin on my house. But there was an obstacle that had to be overcome before work could start on my house. I, Kelby the Homeowner needed to submit a building permit request to me, Kelby the Mayor, so that I, Kelby the Mayor, could sign it at the city council meeting so that I, Kelby the Homeowner, could proceed with the building project the following week.
Even though I knew what the outcome would be, I could not skip the steps required by the laws, nor could I sign the document while sitting in my own living room only in the role of homeowner. I had to open the meeting and follow the procedures in the role of mayor before it would be legal. That's a little bit what's going on with the concept of the Godhead.
BTW, Just because something is considered a great mystery, that doesn't mean God won't reveal it to his children that seek his face and ask his counsel. Happy seeking!
Love in Jesus,
Kelby
You could say God is referred to as Father, Son and Holy Ghost in terms of where he is (and perhaps what role he is performing) as you are referring to him. For examples:
Are you referring to God as up in the heavens, filling all things, holder of all laws and truth? That's the role of FATHER
Are you referring to God as being or standing next to you in someone's fleshly body (think Jesus) subjecting to those laws and truth, etc: That's the role of SON (We're supposed to become one of those
)Are you referring to God as abiding inside YOU or another person? That's the role of HOLY SPIRIT / HOLY GHOST
Same 'person', just what part of his nature are you referring to at the time?
Here's a true story that helps illuminate that concept:
I had the pleasure of serving as Mayor at the time some remodeling was to begin on my house. But there was an obstacle that had to be overcome before work could start on my house. I, Kelby the Homeowner needed to submit a building permit request to me, Kelby the Mayor, so that I, Kelby the Mayor, could sign it at the city council meeting so that I, Kelby the Homeowner, could proceed with the building project the following week.
Even though I knew what the outcome would be, I could not skip the steps required by the laws, nor could I sign the document while sitting in my own living room only in the role of homeowner. I had to open the meeting and follow the procedures in the role of mayor before it would be legal. That's a little bit what's going on with the concept of the Godhead.
BTW, Just because something is considered a great mystery, that doesn't mean God won't reveal it to his children that seek his face and ask his counsel. Happy seeking!
Love in Jesus,
Kelby