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PPS:
If so, was that an eternal pre-existence?
LBG:
I believe the Father existed before all else including the son, but in time as we know it the son has always existed and was with the Father from the begining as we would understand time
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PPS:
If not, when did the Word come into existence?
LBG:
I believe rthe Father is the one true God. He existed before all else. Please refer to my previous answer. How can I give you a date when He brought his son into preexistence before he came to earth or before the earth was formed?
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PPS:
Was Jesus created or uncreated?
LBG:
I believe the son was brought into existence by the Father before time began as we know it
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So, if i understand, you believe Jesus is a created entity (possibly an angel), who was created prior to the incarnation, correct?
I will answer this, but we are getting into the realms of what for our finite minds I believe is unfathomable
I believe no-one could preexist the Father who I believe to be the one true God. Therefore in the spiritual realm everything/entity came into being at the Father's command if you like, and this would include his son
Someone had to come first if you like, Father or son? It would have to be the Father.
But as far asswe understand time, the son has always existed and been with the Father. But you are getting me here into thinking about what I have hardly ever bothered to think much about.
I prefer just to debate plain scripture! So go easy on me will ya with your reply!
Can I cheat a litlle here and ask what you make of these scriptures?
In my vision at night I looked and there before me was one like a son of man coming in the clouds of Heaven
He approached the ancient of days and was led into his prescence
He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all peoples nations and men of every language worshipped him
His dominion is an everlastying dominion that will not pass away and his kingdom is one thaty will never be destroyed
Daniel 7:13&14
So would you agree that Christ is being spoken of here as the son of man?
And if it is Christ being refered to, if you are honest, how would these verses fit into your thinking concerning the son?
He is led into the Fathers prescence and given authority, glory and sovereign power, therefore he did not have these before he was led into the Fathers prescence, would you agree?
Your throne O God will last forever and ever and righteousness will be a sceptre of your kingdom
You have loved righteousness and hjated wickedness
Therefore GOD, YOUR GOD HAS SET YOU ABOVE YOUR COMPANIONS AND ANNOINTED YOU WITH THE OIL OF JOY
Heb 1:8&9
Now, I am going to ask you to do something which is very difficult to do. Can you just look at those verses and put to one side your beliefs for a minute concerning who Christ is, just concentrate on those verses
And let me ask you a question.
In the Hebrews quote, the Father SET HIS SON ABOVE HIS COMPANIONS, so, who had Christ been before he was SET ABOVE his companions?
And does the quote from Daniel suggest the same as the quote from Hebrews?
Like I say I am answering and not ducking your questions, I am asking you to concentrate on the verses I have quoted and try if possible to put to one side your preconceived ideas when you do so.
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