You are, of course, correct in your observations. We went, however, to get historical information about the truth of the Word. The Patriarch was indeed, a great source of knowledge, as well as being very gracious.
Speechless Yes the one and only orthodox no slavery or colonization by the name of religion like protestants pure orthodox here in Africa people are converting to orthodox thank God!
He answered succinctly, "The Logos is God". It is a grammatical impossibility to insert a definite article in front of "God was the Word" or the Word was God in the English sentence. The conjunction "and" connects God from verse one with God in verse two, thereby eliminating the introduction of a new "god" or demigod.
We might paraphrase your own question by putting it this way: Why is this "king" or "clan leader" (Patriarch) waiting on these guests? A monk brings a tray of drinks, from which Theophilus takes two glasses. The first glass that Theophilus removes from the tray, he hands to Mike Caba, who is one of his guests in the entourage. But to answer your question more directly, I would identify the trappings and property as indicative of two functions that the Patriarch performs:1.spiritual, 2. temporal.
When Jesus has spoken: "I and my Father are one." Being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross! He could not reveal his true form "God Divine." That is why He said: "And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with thee before the world was."(Saint John 17:5) This was in the beginning time before He and his Father created the heaven and earth and all things within this vast Universe!
Please: all JWs, please do not try to justify your false belief. Only you believe the way you do. Its like the old Norwegian proverb of the mother looking at her son in the parade and states, "Look, only my son is marching in-step...everyone is is out of step."
@Cascade47 are there any more videos with questions like this? that you may have gotten him to answer, or maybe just the whole interview? would love to see it thanks
Actually, the divine Triune nature of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit was understood very early after the Resurrection of Christ. In circa 175AD, Athenagoras wrote: Who then, would not be astonished to hear men called atheists who speak of God the Father, and of God the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and who declare both their power in union and their distinction in order?
I am not Greek Orthodox, but I figured that the Patriarch of one of the oldest continuing churches, he might have some better insight as to the meaning of 1:1, as he is also fluent in Ancient Greek, Aramaic, Arabic, and Biblical Greek (just to name a few). If, as you state, that it means "devine," then you and I agree, since the meaning of devine is "Having the nature of or being a deity." You did not say "devine-like" so I'm taking you at your word. Thanks for the input...have a Blessed Day!
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You are, of course, correct in your observations. We went, however, to get historical information about the truth of the Word. The Patriarch was indeed, a great source of knowledge, as well as being very gracious.
Syaloom Aleikhem Beshem Yehoshua Hamasiakh Good morning from Indonesia
Speechless Yes the one and only orthodox no slavery or colonization by the name of religion like protestants pure orthodox here in Africa people are converting to orthodox thank God!
He answered succinctly, "The Logos is God". It is a grammatical impossibility to insert a definite article in front of "God was the Word" or the Word was God in the English sentence. The conjunction "and" connects God from verse one with God in verse two, thereby eliminating the introduction of a new "god" or demigod.
The Question, "The true meaning of John 1:1." His answer, "Logos is God."
His holiness Patriarch of Jerusalem and all Palestine Theofil III is 141st successor of Christ's Apostle Jacob.
Brothers and sisters, don't confuse yourself into the hand of sin, Pray for unity. The mysteries are with you. God bless+
CR...He did translate it. He said, "Saint John is very clear...Logos is God!"
We might paraphrase your own question by putting it this way: Why is this "king" or "clan leader" (Patriarch) waiting on these guests? A monk brings a tray of drinks, from which Theophilus takes two glasses. The first glass that Theophilus removes from the tray, he hands to Mike Caba, who is one of his guests in the entourage. But to answer your question more directly, I would identify the trappings and property as indicative of two functions that the Patriarch performs:1.spiritual, 2. temporal.
When Jesus has spoken: "I and my Father are one." Being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross! He could not reveal his true form "God Divine." That is why He said: "And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with thee before the world was."(Saint John 17:5) This was in the beginning time before He and his Father created the heaven and earth and all things within this vast Universe!
That is an AMAZING beard.
Exactly!
Please: all JWs, please do not try to justify your false belief. Only you believe the way you do. Its like the old Norwegian proverb of the mother looking at her son in the parade and states, "Look, only my son is marching in-step...everyone is is out of step."
@Cascade47 are there any more videos with questions like this? that you may have gotten him to answer, or maybe just the whole interview? would love to see it thanks
Actually, the divine Triune nature of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit was understood very early after the Resurrection of Christ. In circa 175AD, Athenagoras wrote: Who then, would not be astonished to hear men called atheists who speak of God the Father, and of God the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and who declare both their power in union and their distinction in order?
@jwm2806 What do you mean...he is Greek and the head of the Greek Church in Jerusalem?
I find it funny how you act in front of this man, and how you act with others, such as online, even here. It is very revealing indeed.
I am not Greek Orthodox, but I figured that the Patriarch of one of the oldest continuing churches, he might have some better insight as to the meaning of 1:1, as he is also fluent in Ancient Greek, Aramaic, Arabic, and Biblical Greek (just to name a few). If, as you state, that it means "devine," then you and I agree, since the meaning of devine is "Having the nature of or being a deity." You did not say "devine-like" so I'm taking you at your word. Thanks for the input...have a Blessed Day!
Syalloom Aleikhem Patriarch Theofilos Gbu From Orthodox Indonesia