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Videos on theology in 3 minutes or less!
The Axiological Argument - What is the Moral Argument for God?
Do cultures decide what is right and wrong? Or are there universal standards that point us to the ultimate source of morality? We'll answer these questions and more in 3 minutes or less!
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Inerrancy - Does the Bible Contain Errors?
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Is the Bible true? Does it contain errors? Is it full of contradictions? We'll get to the bottom of this in only 3 minutes! The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy: www.etsjets.org/files/documents/Chicago_Statement.pdf
Imago Dei - What Does it Mean to Bear the Image of God?
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What does it mean when the Bible says that we are made in the Image of God?
How to Read the Book of Revelation
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How should we read the book of Revelation? And are we living in the "End Times"?
The Trinity - How Do We Understand 1 God in 3 Persons?
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Ever been confused by the concept of the Trinity? You're not alone! But have no fear, we should be able to clear everything up in about 3 minutes!
Christology - How Should We Think About Jesus?
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A quick look at the 4 things we need to keep in mind when we think about Jesus. For a more in-depth look at the ideas covered in this video: www.theopedia.com/chalcedonian-creed
Theodicy - If God is Good, Why is There Evil?
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The problem of evil in three minutes.
Thank you for the short video. The person in the video made some good points. My only issue is the question "why is there evil" was not explained. The first point states without God, an objective standard for goodness does not exist. The second point defines evil as the privation or the absence of good. The final point states God is sovereign over evil and can use it for the good. I agree with all three points, but the title of this video was not answered. If God is good, why is there evil? Where did evil come from? God created everything but evil is not a thing to be created. Thus, God did not create evil. Also, the free will defense apparently does not work. So man is not the reason for the origin of evil? Once again, why is there evil? Where did it come from?
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Excellent explanation❕ "And ye shall know THE TRUTH, and THE TRUTH shall make you free." John 8:32
Whoa, whoa, whoa. Wait. 2:06 is … nonsense! With all due respect to this Boethius fellow: yes, we can. Watch my lips: “How can there be evil if God exists?” What you have just witnessed me raise the former question in Boethius’ little mind bender without raising the latter. Nothing ties the two together (except Boethius’ cutesy quip). As a candle’s light can exist in a dark room or a bright and sunny patio, so good can exist in the presence of evil just as well as it can in the absence of evil. Good is not the opposite of evil. Good is the opposite of bad. Dark is not the opposite of light. Dark is just the absence of light. There is a difference. God’s existence isn’t necessary for any of the above. It is superfluous, if God exists, at all. And … we’re all here because we’re questioning the existence of God, not the properties of light or the quality of goodness. Those are diversions. So, if you don’t mind, set them aside, as they are unnecessary. It’s almost 5am. My brain is fried. Please, someone, help me solve this. (Or tell me if I already have; I’m known to get stuck in loops, sometimes.) I’m out. ✌🏼
He missed the most obvious problem with the free will argument. There is so much suffering caused by natural means outside of human control and will.
Wait wait wait... you just said that God has 'freewill' ??? This is crazy - if God had 'freewill' then He could do whatever He wanted and that is very far from the truth. God has PROMISES that MUST be kept - or else He is NOT GOD - unworthy, unjust, and so on and so on. Where God's 'power' is displayed is in His 'word' and I am referring (and not) to Jesus here. As it is BY the 'word' that all things are 'made'. Thus, when we (as the body) 'manifest' the word by doing the works that are required... then and ONLY then will we 'see' God. Jesus makes this clear when He says that if you do NOT believe what I say, then judge me by my works as I (Jesus) can ONLY DO that which the Father commands. Thus ALL who are led by (born of the spirit) are Sons of God - as Paul makes clear. This 'born of the spirit' is referring to the word 'know'... as in "He knew her and she concieved" or to say 'fruit' of the woman. IF Jesus 'knows' you, then it is by the Spirit that the 'fruit' that we produce is associated with and accredited to the Holy Spirit. This is the reason that Paul says what He does when He says that "what he wants (desires, willingness) to do, he (Paul does not do) but it is Christ (the annointing) that is working THROUGH him. And Paul, in being humble, then points out that he will ONLY lay CLAIM that that which he wishes that he DOES NOT want (rebellion, sin) to do.
There is one theodicy i've seen that I'm still figuring out, but I don't agree with any of these supposedly "good" answers. Anyone feel free to respond if I am misinterpreting these though. The first one asserts that evil can only exist if it can be compared to a standard of good, which is god. However, there are many potential sources of moral goodness, many of which predate christianity. One clear example of this is that some things I believe are good or indifferent are not cool with christianity. This means I have a standard of good that isn't based on god, so I can have a standard of evil that isn't based on god. As for the second one, by creating free will, god created our ability to do evil. Even if evil is a lack of goodness, surely an omnipotent being could create that goodness where it is lacked. The third answer is just not an answer at all. God created evil for an ultimately good purpose, but I cannot fathom such a purpose that does not contradict other fundamental aspects of christianity. If god is doing it for a good purpose, he ought to at least make us capable of understanding that purpose. To rebut by saying he didn't tell us for a purpose would be a circular argument.
I'm not sure about your 1st and 3rd argument, however I believe I have an answer to your second one. There is a misconception that God by being omnipotent can do do absolutely anything. Several have argued that such is not the case. For instance, you cannot ask from God to create a square circle. Such a thing is simply illogical in every way. Similarly, it would be impossible to ask God to give us free will while preventing evil since the two cannot be separated. Any way God chooses to make all of our actions "good" would be by controlling us/manipulating us thus taking away our free will. Hence it is safe to assume free will = choice = possibility of evil = God can't be blamed for it, we are to be blamed for it. The nice thing about this argument is that it can be used to justify all evil whose origin is from humans. However, it does not answer other forms of "evil" (some would call them evil others would not) that take the form of suffering induced by natural disasters, diseases, etc. since these often do not involve human choice.
You still have not explained what a " person" means. Thats the problem with the Trinity doctrine, it contradicts itself. If you have 3 persons each with their own will and centre of conscienceness then by definition you have 3 Gods. There is only One God, one Spirit, one Person Not 3. God is omnipresent so he reveals himself in different ways, but He is 1 Person Not 3. There is no biblical support for God being 3 seperate persons
I believe the free will argument is downplayed here. It is a crux at the center of theodicy. One thing that wasnt brought up was Job, the use of suffering for testing of faith. And perhaps one explanation that seldom get answer is the idea of collective sin and punishment. Natural evils like tsunamis and earthquakes are allow to exist because humans, in essense, do not deserve a fair world. We drive thousands of species to extinction every year. We cut down the rainforest and poison the rivers. How could a just God allows mankind to commit such atrocities without repercussions?
In Samuel Yahweh incited David to take a census. In Isaiah we read that Yahweh makes weal and creates woe. Your argument is flawed. Your video caters to church people.
Brother... people do NOT want to believe ALL of scriptures - only the parts that make them feel good and they are unwilling to do the work to understand and seek to resolve the parts of it (scripture) that seem to have conflicts. I will say truly that there are NO conflicts whatsoever. And with that Isaiah 45: 7 says the following... "I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord do all these things." The problem is as follows: They have 'lumped together' the (3) different 'roles' of the (1) True God. Those 'roles' or maybe 'character traits' can be seen by seeing God in (3) parts... Elohim (God), Lord (YHWH), and Lord God (YHWH Elohim). Look at Genesis... Elohim 'creates' man. YHWH Elohim 'forms' man. I got it all worked out... and we are in a LOT of TROUBLE. Help people find me if you can. Shalom.
He made Satan, correct? So, that is something evil he made, its not just an absence. Regards third point, lets look at the long term goal of a baby that dies still born or very early on with some sort of painful cancer......hmm, you'll have to work harder to convince me thats because theres a better "ultimate good purpose" there. Does your back hurt from bending over so hard to avoid the logical inconsistencies in all this? (On theupside, good for you for disnissing the usual 3 poor arguments "for" evil.
I have (2) still born babies - twins - and tomorrow is their birth and death day. IF I am to believe in heaven, would I really want them to be here, even during these days? The news is not good. Cancer can be cured and is the results of bad diet and worse 'stress'. I have a friend (many of them actually) who have cured their own cancers by natural means, instead of trusting doctors with poisons that are supposed to help them. There is a reason that there are (2) lions. And that reason can be seen in Isaiah 45: 7, which says... "I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord do all these things." What should be noticed is that what is 'created' is darkness and evil, while light and peace are formed and made - or the results of 'works'. This is also why the man who neither he or his parents sinned was 'born blind' - that the works of God could be displayed in Him. The tragedies that come in this life are there so that it can allow us to 'love' each other. Some day - and maybe soon if my teachings can get out there - we will learn that we should love each other first and ask questions later. As for the 'theodicy' - I have my own... it is scripturally backed and I can PROVE where it came from, why it is here, and why it is a GOOD THING that the 'Lord' created it, and it's NOT some mocked up mess made by some wizard who invented Calculus (Leibniz). It's simple and will 'break' the current understanding of how it is that we view 'God'. When that happens, I will fulfill Isaiah 52:15... so yeah... I get to be 'that guy'. In a nutshell it's as follows... To disobey God is unjust and cannot go unpunished, thus 'grace' and even mercy are forms of partiality, which means that either the scriptures lie in stating that God cannot be impartial (Romans 2:11) OR that 'grace' and 'mercy' are 'evil'... and they are. 'Grace' allows one to (for a limited time) 'bend' (not break) God's 'law'... this is the TRUTH that is spoken of that Jesus brings, the 'grace' part was Him spilling His own blood (Jesus became 'sin' - and the worst kind) in order to teach us these things that I too teach. Thus, when it says 'salvation by grace' - it is NOT referring to rights to murder the Son of God - but by the fact that those who do not obey or are 'ungodly', are 'beaten' until they break, and then repent - as in "He scourages those whom He loves", and also, "faithful are the wounds of a friend." I would add that people do NOT like what I teach, because they would rather believe that they are not 'bound' by any laws or rules which is hog wash - Romans 2: 12-14 is very clear that ALL are bound to the 'effects' (promises) of the law, regardless of whether they are privy to it or not. But goes on to clarify the mission with with Jesus the Christ came which was to show how the laws of God - as promised in the final days - will be written upon the heart... and NOT come from a book. That 'book' is very dangerous... a 'paper sword'. And we are hacking each other to pieces with it - and sadly... in the name of God.
No. The concept of good and evil exists recognizably in belief systems with no god. Also, use of evil for a purpose is a useless idea, it suggests there is a positive outcome. God is omnipotent, he could just create the outcome. That what a human being says who assumes experience, time, learning from suffering, and growth. God is timeless and omnipotent. He doesn't need to wait.
There is a 'positive outcome' of God's use of 'evil'... and why in Isaiah 45:7 it says that the LORD CREATES EVIL. There is a 'staff' AND a 'rod' for a reason. If one will not do what is 'right' and with knowledge (and choice) demonstrate 'wisdom', then there is a 'rod' for those who choose to 'learn the hard way'. What is not understood is that God is POWERLESS against our choices... and why scriptures say that we are the BODY. IF the body is NOT doing what it is supposed to do - then what is 'experienced and known' is (justly) whatever is sown. Jesus cannot show up and WAVE a MAGIC WAND and make everything better... BUT, He can show up at the right hand of power (as He already did in 70 AD) and destroy what deserves to be destroyed. And I don't know about you... but I'm not seeing a whole lot of 'feeding, clothing, and praying for our enemies'. The prophet Amos nailed it... (Amos 5: 18) "Woe to you who long for the day of the Lord! Why do you long for the day of the Lord? That day will be darkness, not light."
Right!? Evil is not equivalent to the scalpel in the last example, it's equivalent to the murdering. Evil isn't a tool, it is the outcome and reasoning itself. Definitely still theodicy issues with his arguments.
Thank you for making this!
I also think the problem of evil can be gutted in a similar way, simply by offering up the suggestion that an all knowing being is likely ineffable, so good luck trying to figure out whether or not the stuff he does is evil or good. And if God were all powerful, would be the standard for good if He so chose.
This video is confusing and Is incorrect God is IN three persons, the persons are not God, but God is IN the persons. God is One, He is NOT Three Fact of the persons - Isa 48:12,16,17; Matt 3:16,17; 1 John 5:7 God is IN the persons because this is how Jesus showed the indwelling to be. 2 Cor 5:19; Col 2:9
To understand what the Bible say who God is start in Genesis1:1-3, Hebrew11:3, and Luke 1:35. God, the Word (of God) and the Spirit (of God). 1 John 5:7. There is no Trinity, no eternal Son, no three person, no God the son only son of God in the Bible. Trinity is not a progressive revelation but a pagan teaching and origin. The council of Nacea in the 3rd century is composed of 318 Catholic Bishops.The symbol of trinity you are showing is called triquetra The triquetra is a symbol that has been used by many different cultures throughout history, including the Celts, Norse, and Christians. It is often associated with paganism, as it was used by the Celts as a symbol of their religion. However, it is important to note that the triquetra is not exclusively to Christian symbol.
Morality is subjective. The heart is a muscle. There are people that actually believe that the holocaust was good, as repugnant as I find that view to be. This argument is flawed.
God does not uses evil rather, He permits it.
who created cancer? who made the oceans salt water when all animals need freshwater to survive? who creates a lack of food causing world hunger?
who creates natural disasters? i assume it has to be some other force if it’s not god
It's the same thing - if meant by secondary causes
No... God uses evil too. What did Joseph say to his miserable brothers? "What you thought was for evil - God used for 'good'." I will add that God uses a LOT OF EVIL... we just aren't 'learning' anything from our 'experiences' and so like a broken record, history keeps repeating itself. And why so? Because God will not give up on us and will either use a 'staff' to 'guide us'... or a 'rod' to 'break us'. "He scourages those whom He loves."
@@evanholland1538 - natural disasters - yeah that thing. Question for you: "Who was it that sinned, him or his parents that he was born blind?" Answer: Neither Natural disasters should be taken advantage of to show the 'works of God' - in other words to care for and love each other. Natural disasters are an 'opportunity' - not some kind of punishment. God is NOT in the 'storm'... He is in the tiny little voice - and hopefully that 'voice' is not only 'inside' of you... but able to 'come out' of you - as your 'kingdom' is not here or there... it's 'inside you'. Do the 'works'. Simple.
Yes, God gives babies cancer for the overall good. You've got me convinced.
My comment. There is only one God, and nowhere in the Bible can you see three distinct persons in One God. In Genesis 1:1-2, we read the Spirit of God is God because that is his Spirit. (Genesis 1:3 The word of God is God (John 1:1-2) because that is His spoken word. (Heb 11:3) Contrary to what Trinity is declaring that the Spirit is not the Father and the word (Jesus) is not the Spirit and God the Father and not the Son (word). In the very beginning, there is only One God, with Spirit and Soul (word/logos) and Invisible Body. John mentioned The Father, The Word, and the Holy Spirit in 1 John 5:7, Meaning God, his Word, and His Spirit is God Himself and no distinct person because it is God himself.
You have to understand the bible first and you'll find the truth
We do not understand the 'bible' - it is the most purchased book and the least read, annually millions of copies sold and that this point a waste of trees as it (scriptures) are used as little more than the means by which we use 'paper swords' to ruin each other. If there is a 'truth' to be found in scriptures (I do NOT like to say 'bible' because there are many versions of it and some are demographically designed) it is that God can fight His own battles. And that we should test him CONTINUALLY by paying attention to a very tiny word. A word called... "IF". Whenever God says IF, He is giving you an opportunity to CALL HIM OUT for one of his promises - and if one has any 'faith' they will learn to do that... to DO the 'ifs'. Numbers 23:19 says... God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill? God is POWERLESS against our freewill to choose. And if we DON'T choose Him... then He will then have His back turned to us - NOT because HE TURNED... but because WE TURNED. Thus... 'draw near to me and I will draw near to you'. And IF we do not turn to Him... then we are left without His protection and will JUSTLY suffer, for every single choice and decision that we make. simple.
I feel like 3 minutes just wasn't enough for that. I'm still confused.
This video is confusing and is incorrect. God is IN three persons, the persons are not God, but God is IN the persons. God is One, He is NOT Three Fact of the persons - Isa 48:12,16,17; Matt 3:16,17; 1 John 5:7 God is IN the persons because this is how Jesus showed the indwelling to be. 2 Cor 5:19; Col 2:9
Yes, there is a simple explanation. Imagine you have brought a child into the world and at some point it no longer works as it should. It does bad things from your perspective and from other people's perspective. For example, God created something as senseless as brain tumors in infants. To keep someone or everyone from throwing your child in the trash can, you have to present your obviously bad child's behavior in a better light. That's where theodicy comes in. And for that they need many understanders of God.
God is one.He is one person.His name is LORD JESUS CHRIST.
Thank you very much ! Blessings ! Good ending !
Yes, there is a simple explanation. Imagine you have brought a child into the world and at some point it no longer works as it should. It does bad things from your perspective and from other people's perspective. For example, God created something as senseless as brain tumors in infants. To keep someone or everyone from throwing your child in the trash can, you have to present your obviously bad child's behavior in a better light. That's where theodicy comes in. And for that they need many understanders of God.
you are not answering the question what's the person mean in trinity
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There is very little that we as believers of Christ know about God. He can't be described nor be fully understood.
Who purchased Akeldama is still contradictory. In Matthew it was the High Priests, in Acts it was Judas himself. This is a factual contradiction. Theologically, it may not matter, but it does highlight that the Bible was written ("penned") by humans, and humans are innately flawed creatures. There will be small errors.
Satan is misleading the entire inhabited earth, Revelation 12:9; time and unforeseen occurrence befalls us all, Ecclesiastes 9:11; we all sin and fall short of the glory of God, our sins can deeply hurt others! God cannot be tried, nor does he try anyone will evil things, James 1:13! Soon the Creator will bring beautiful changes to the earth. Those changes will repair all the damage, hurt and misery done on earth! Jesus told Christians to pray for God's Kingdom to come and for His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven, Matthew 6:9,10! God's Kingdom is a heavenly government ruled by Jesus Christ as King. Soon Jesus will bring beautiful changes to the earth. There will be no more death, pain or sorrow on earth, Revelation 21:4,5! All those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out! John 5:28,29! In order to receive everlasting life and the blessings that God has promised, either in heaven or on a Paradise earth, we must worship the Father with spirit and truth, John 4:22-24; Isaiah 42:8; Psalms 83:18!
Yes, there is a simple explanation. Imagine you have brought a child into the world and at some point it no longer works as it should. It does bad things from your perspective and from other people's perspective. For example, God created something as senseless as brain tumors in infants. To keep someone or everyone from throwing your child in the trash can, you have to present your obviously bad child's behavior in a better light. That's where theodicy comes in. And for that they need many understanders of God.
Learn the difference between first temple Judaism and second temple Judaism. Satan is noticeably absent in the Hebrew bible. Satan wasn't even a proper name in first temple Judaism. Ha-Satan was a title found in Job. He wasn't God's archenemy either he was a member of the divine counsel. His role was prosecuting attorney. The first part of Job actually comes from Oriental stories in circulation from the third Millennium BCE. They were added to the Hebrew bible at some point during the David /Solomon monarchy. Later on poets added the conversations between Job and his friends.
Do you believe God's Word or man's word? God's Word says that the Almighty God is immortal! Immortal means that it cannot die! Did Jesus die? Yes! Did Jesus need to be resurrected in order to have life again? Absolutely! Who resurrected Jesus? Almighty God did! Acts 2:24! Imagine what Satan and the demons would have done if the Almighty God was dead for three days and three nights? In order to receive everlasting life we must worship the Father with spirit and truth, John 4:22-24; Isaiah 42:8; Psalms 83:18! Soon at Armageddon, all those teaching lies about God and His Word will be destroyed, Psalms 37:9-11; Psalms 92:7! Choose wisely whom you will believe, Armageddon is right around the corner!
Jesus submitted Himself to death for our sins.
He did not describe Jesus, rather he described The Trinity. By the time he finished, I was fully reminded why I am not a Christian. He spoke a dangerous heresy!
Too much waste of saliva.But its hard to understand . Trinity is forced doctrine, its just not there in the bible.
Quantum proofs for the Trinity in the video: ua-cam.com/video/KJx1JkTA5L4/v-deo.html
Jesus clearly said, "the Father is greater than I... "
Noone said each persons in God is equal.
God the Father is greater in role to the Lord Jesus who is the Word made flesh.
The trinity doctrine destroys the personality of God and the Son. He is not a real Father and he is not a real Son, it's a mataphor. At the baptism God said this is my beloved Son. Begotten means born, not unique.
It's funny how so many people can misunderstand the concept of the Trinity. It is a complex subject of how one being can be three persons. I think it would be some benefit to talk about how the ancient pagan interpretations of God and Spirit linger in the consciousness of people, still today. The multiplicity of being, relative to relationships, is easily seen in the physical reality with each of us every day on a lower level. I am one being, but I am a different person depending on the relationship. I am me, dad, brother, uncle, friend, husband, grandfather, nephew, co-worker, and neighbour but still remain one being. God is similar only at an infinite level. God in relationship with the individual person, God in relationship with the culmination of all humanity, God in relationship with the culmination of believers, etc. Understanding relationships and purpose are keys to understanding the complex reality in which we exist.
I understand that your intentions are good, but that analogy is quite a poor one, and can easily lead to the heresy of modalism. God is one God in three persons, its not a relational thing like how a man can be a dad and a brother and a husband to different people. God is literally three separate persons, yet one being. Those three persons are perfectly united in a singular will, and are truly one individual being, despite the distinction of three persons. A better analogy might be how every person is made of cells, which are distinct living things in their own right, yet form just one person. Another good analogy Ive heard is from CS Lewis. Basically, when you draw in one dimension, you can only draw lines. However, when you draw in two dimensions, you can draw shapes which are made of lines, like a square, which has 4 lines, yet is truly only one shape. When you build figures in 3 dimensions, you can construct a cube for example, which has 6 squares forming it, yet is only one 3d shape. In a similar fashion, as humans, we exist in a plane where one being is always comprised of one person, like how in a one dimensional drawing, one figure is always comprised of one line. However, since God obviously transcends the plane of our existence, and in His plane of existence, one being is comprised of 3 persons, like how a triangle is comprised of 3 lines. It is extremely difficult for a being in a lower dimension to comprehend how a higher dimension could possibly function, like how in our 3 dimensional world, most people struggle to grasp the concept of a 4 dimensional world. Similarly, in our plane of existence where one being is comprised of one person, it is extremely difficult to grasp the concept of how one being could be comprised of 3 persons. Yet, in God's transcendent existence, which He has revealed to us, one being is comprised of 3 persons.
@@ninjakn3628 I understand your point, thanks.
That is the most torturous, ludicrous argument I have ever heard to try to explain a doctrine that is absolutely, without a doubt, completely unscriptural. Defenders of this false, pagan ideology, love to use grandiose sounding philosophies and quote "great scholars ' and theologians as their 'proof'. Anything but the simple, easily understood truth of God's Word. Anything but what Christ actually SAID and taught. There is one God, the Father, Jehovah the Almighty. He has one Son, the "firstborn of all creation", the "beginning of the works by God", whom he sent to earth to redeem mankind and has since "GIVEN all authority in heaven and on earth" to. Even a child understands the relationship of a father to a son. The very terminology proves the trinity a lie. The lie of the trinity is the foundational apostasy of the great apostasy foretold by Paul and others. It is the product of a 3rd and 4th century church, enamored with Greek philosophy and eager to whore itself to Rome for power and political gain. No first century Christian believed or even heard of this contrary-to-logic and common sense doctrine. Soon now, God is going to call Christendom and her churches to account for their centuries of blasphemies against him and His beloved Son. That is why the angel in Revelation 18:4 warns: " Get out of her my people, if you do not wish to share with her in her sins and receive part of her plagues.."
God is like an apple,it has 3 parts but its still 1,the Father is the skin that covers the apple,the flesh is Jesus where you get its nutrients from,and the Holy spirit is the seed, the thing you plant to have fruit.
"God is like an apple,it has 3 parts." Really? Let's see. According to the trinity doctrine, the Father is God, the Son is God, and the holy spirit is God. So, according to you, the Father is the apple, and the Son is the apple, and the holy spirit is the apple. So, tell me, how many apples is that? Is it one apple or three apples? Let's go over your "apple" analogy again. As you said, "The Father is the skin that covers the apple,the flesh is Jesus where you get its nutrients from,and the Holy spirit is the seed, the thing you plant to have fruit." So, according to you... 1. God is the apple 2. the Father is the skin of the apple. 3. the Son is the flesh of the apple. 4. the holy spirit is the seed of the apple Okay, now tell me, when the apple is the seed, does that apple have skin or flesh? Uh, no; it's just a seed. Now, can you see how your "apple" analogy just fell apart in an attempt to visualize the trinity. So, let's use the more familiar "egg" analogy. 1. God is the egg. 2. The Father is the shell. 3. The Son is the yoke. 4. The holy spirit is the egg white. Now, is this a proper analogy of a three-person deity? Well, remember that, according to the trinity, "the Father is God, the Son is God, and the holy spirit is God. Yet, they are not three Gods, but one God." So, according to the"egg" analogy... 1. the Father is the egg [God]. 2. the Son is the egg [God]. 3. the holy spirit is the egg [God.] 4. the Father, the Son, and the holy spirit are not three eggs [three Gods], but one egg [one God]. Can you now see how the "egg" analogy makes as much sense as your "apple" analogy? The truth of the matter is that God is one person, not three. As Jesus said at John 17:3, his Father is "the ONLY true God." In this verse, the word "only" means, "to the exclusion of others." So, since the Father is God to the exclusion of others, how many other true Gods can there be? Uh, NONE!! That's why 1 Cor. 8:6a makes sense. As it says: "yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom all things are and for whom we exist."
@@cbooth151 Well stated.
@@canadiancontrarian3668 Thanks.
That was a dumb analogy years ago and it is still a dumb analogy. A stupid argument for a false, pagan doctrine that flies in the face of common sense and is in direct opposition to the Bible.
That 1 big lie you have told
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This makes no sense.
The LORD GODFATHER in Christ is the MOST SUPER POWERFUL GREAT GOOD CREATOR and JESUS CHRIST and the Holy Spirit in Christ Does Came forth out from HIM.
UR BETTER OFF BECOMING A BUDDHIST MONK ☸ DUDE COME ON WAKE UP DUDE TIME IS RUNNING OUT 🏃♂️
I'M SO GLAD I'M A BUDDHIST ☸MONK NO MORE RELIGION'S FOR ME HOPE YOU WAKE UP DUDE GET A REAL LIFESTYLE
BIBLE STUFF IS DESIGNED TO KILL PEOPLE IT'S THE WORST INVENTION EVER SINCE TIME BEGAN ⏲️
FOLLOW THE 8 FOLD PATH INSTEAD IT'S MUCH EASIER 💯THEN TRYING TO FIGURE OUT A UNLOGICAL GODHEAD POLYTHEISM POLYTHEISM
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
Nonsense. One true God the father / Jah.
Essence-Energy distinction is what you need. Its unity, not oneness. White light is one essence, but run it through a prism, and you get a spectrum of colors, each color is equally light, yet also have a hiearchy in energies, the green is higher than red, and the violet is above green.