"When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” Now some of the scribes were sitting there, questioning in their hearts, “Why does this man speak like that? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?” (Mark 2:5-7) To answer the scribes’ question: No one can forgive all of a person’s sins except God. So, is Jesus blaspheming? Or is Jesus God? Surely, the writer of this Gospel, Mark, is insinuating that Jesus is, in fact, God, rather than a blasphemer! No?
@@SalvationIsEasy-op2qs “Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do NOTHING of myself; but as my Father hath TAUGHT me, I speak these things.” -John 8:28 “He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is NOT mine, but the Father's which SENT me.” -John 14:24 “How God ANOINTED Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was WITH him.” -Acts 10:38
@2Peter3-18 the father eternally "generates" his will to the son. the son does not have a distinct will in orthodox triniarianism. the father and the son are able to be distinct persons with genuine interactions (their love for eachother is to be taken literally) while sharing the same will, being cosubstancial.
"Then [Jesus] said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see My hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.” Thomas answered Him, “My Lord and My God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me?” (John 10:27-29) There are other situations like this in the New Testament, where for example, a person worships Peter (see Acts 10:25-26), and Peter tells him, “Stand up; I too am a man.” Jesus makes no such correction, but instead affirms the man’s faith (and, in essence) his worship. Clearly, in the Bible, Christian worship is reserved exclusively for God. Therefore Jesus is God. Rhe Eternally Existing Son of God. God The Son Who has always been amd will always be equal with God.
@@SalvationIsEasy-op2qs Actually David received “worship” in 1 Chronicles 29:20: “David said to all the congregation, Now bless the LORD your God. And all the congregation blessed the LORD God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped the LORD, and the king.” “And Abraham stood up, and bowed himself to the people of the land, even to the children of Heth.” -Genesis 23:7 “And when Abigail saw David, she hasted, and lighted off the donkey, and fell before David on her face, and bowed herself to the ground.” The Hebrew word for “bowed” in both of these verses is the same word used for “worship”.
The divinity and humanity of Jesus are inseparable aspects of the Gospel. If Jesus were merely a man, He couldn't atone for our sins. If He were merely God, He couldn't represent us as our high priest. It is because He is both fully God and fully man that He could bridge the gap between us and God, offering Himself as the perfect sacrifice for our sins. Hebrews 1:1-3 are some verses to look at as well.
I see in John 8:40, 10:33, Acts 2:22, 3:16, 17:31, Romans 5:15, 19, 1 Corinthians 15:21-23, 2 Corinthians 12:2-3, 1 Timothy 2:5, Revelation 12:5 that Jesus is called a “man”. Do you have a single verse that says “God man” or that Jesus was “fully God and fully man”? You said “If Jesus was merely a man, he couldn’t atone for our sins.” Well 1 Corinthians 15:21-23 says otherwise: “For since by MAN came death, by MAN came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every MAN in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.”
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1 KJV “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 KJV “And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.” 1 Timothy 3:16 KJV
If you grew up on an island by yourself and came across a book that had only those 3 verses, would you honestly come to the conclusion that Jesus Christ is God Almighty? The word was made flesh (made known) as God has chosen to fully reveal himself through Jesus Christ/his word (Hebrews 1:2). That still doesn’t make Jesus Christ God Almighty. And we as members of Christ’s body have the word of God dwelling within us.
@ The last part of John 1:1 is not a good translation. I’d encourage you to watch this video to get a better understanding of what this verse is actually communicating: ua-cam.com/video/QJ2mn_TDjCQ/v-deo.htmlsi=TLxDACBfgjCTQQFm
In 1 Timothy 3:16, the Greek word for “Manifest” is “Phaneroo” which can mean “to become or made known”. God was made known to us through his Son Jesus Christ which is also stated in Hebrews 1:2. As for Colossians 2:9, what does the word “Godhead” mean? If you read the very next verse, it says that Jesus “is the head of all principality and power” because God GAVE Jesus all power in heaven and in earth. (Matthew 28:18) “And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.” -Ephesians 1:19-23
"This was why the Jews were seeking all the more to kill Him because not only was He breaking the Sabbath, but He was even calling God His own Father, making Himself EQUAL with God." (John 5:18) Here is evidence that Jesus Himself claimed to be God (or that his enemies misunderstood him). However, the apostle John does not try to correct this misunderstanding. He seems instead to affirm that this is the reason His enemies wanted to kill him (and they were right in this matter - not to kill him, but that He was claiming to be God.)
@@SalvationIsEasy-op2qs What do you think the word “equal” means here? What is the context of what John is communicating? Throughout the book of John, God “sent” Jesus. Jesus was an agent from God who didn’t come on his own authority but received it from God (like an ambassador or power of attorney when it comes to representing someone). I am equal in age with one of my best friends but that doesn’t mean we are the same being. Jesus wasn’t claiming to be the same essence of God but having an equality in authority which was given to him by God. We see this in John 3:2, 3:34, 4:34, 5:19, 5:26, 5:30-31, 6:38, 7:16, 8:28, 8:50, 14:10, 14:24, 14:31, 17:4
Jesus, on many occasions, claimed to be God. In one particular instance, Jesus Himself forgives a paralytic's sins. Some of the Scribes perceived such a statement/action to be blasphemous since only God can forgive sins: "When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” Now some of the scribes were sitting there, questioning in their hearts, “Why does this man speak like that? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?” To answer the scribes’ question, no one can forgive all of a person’s sins except God. The reader is, therefore, left with a decision: Is Jesus blaspheming? Or is Jesus God? Surely, the writer of this Gospel, John Mark, is insinuating that Jesus is, in fact, God, rather than a blasphemer! To be IMMEDIATELY, PERMANENTLY and ETERNALLY saved, one must believe in the Person and Work of Jesus Christ. One must place their personal faith in The Jesus of The Bible (Who is The Eternally Existing Son of God) & His finished redemptive work on The Cross alone (i.e., His substitutionary death, burial and ressurection). That's exactly what the Bible teaches... 🙏
@@SalvationIsEasy-op2qs Is there one crystal clear verse where Jesus claims to be God? I only see verses where he claims to be the Son of God (Matthew 16:15-17, John 4:25-26 for example). I believe in the person (The only begotten Son of God) and his work (that he died for my sins, was buried and rose again according to the scriptures for my justification apart from any works). I love you brother and know that you and I are brothers in Christ. I have watched many of your videos and even though we don’t see eye to eye on this. I know you have the testimony of Christ because you have believed in the finished work of Christ. Not because you think Jesus is God or part of a triune God.
"God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. 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? And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him. And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. 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." Hebrews 1:1-8 "For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one." 1 John 5:7 "I and my Father are one. Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him. Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God." John 10:30-33 There is nothing to argue...
@@OnlytrustinJesus God (who is spirit, John 4:24) chose to fully reveal himself through his word/Jesus Christ. That doesn’t mean that Jesus Christ is God Almighty. Jesus and the Father are one just like the body of Christ with each other are one (John 17:11, 21-22), Paul and Apollos are one (1 Corinthians 3:6-8), or Jesus and his body are one (Hebrews 2:11).
@2Peter3-18 Did you even read? God the Father called the Son, God in Hebrews... and it says that by Jesus he made the worlds. It is literally saying Jesus is both God and the Creator.
@@OnlytrustinJesus I have read Hebrews 1 many times and a few years ago, I was confused when trying to read it with a “Jesus is God” perspective. Some questions for you: A. Can God die? 2. Who raised Jesus Christ from the dead? D. Can God be tempted? Was Jesus Christ tempted?
@2Peter3-18 His flesh died, not his Spirit. He was raised by the Father bodily, not spiritually. He never sinned, in thought, word or deed. The devil tried to tempt Him, but failed, just like the pharisees. God, the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit all participated in his resurrection. "Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up." John 2:19 "But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you" Romans 8:11 "Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)" Galatians 1:1
@ Galatians 1:1 is a fantastic verse. Paul was an apostle THROUGH (Greek word Dia) Jesus Christ and God the Father RAISED Jesus Christ from the dead. And we know from Malachi 3:6, 1 Timothy 1:17, and 1 Timothy 6:16 that God cannot die therefore Jesus Christ cannot be God Almighty.
And Abraham said, "My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering; so they went both of them together. - Genesis 22:8 Abraham never said, " God will provide a lamb...for a burnt offering. He specifically said..."Himself." You are wrong brother.
God will provide for himself a burnt offering not that he is the actual burnt offering. “Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God…” -1 Timothy 1:17 “Who only hath immortality…” -1 Timothy 6:16 God cannot die.
I had a very strong sense to be careful of you - I prayed about this , now I know why-- Thank you Lord for your discernment and protection always. The Lord rebuke you for your anti-christ babbelings, you should change the name of your channel to wolf or reprobate . You know exactly what you are doing- you are a wolf
Your channel name is ironic because what you have shared today is the opposite of grace and knowledge. Why are you suddenly hell bent on denying that Christ is God? What's your angle and where are you now going to take this? No one presents this sort of thing without a motive. You have been given ample Scriptures to show how limited the view you presented is. Weird move. Sounds eerily like Mormon/ JW cult theology. You think it's strange that friends are separated themselves from you. It is not strange. It's logical. Unfortunately, I also cannot fellowship with you in this.
@@joyfulone72652 Peter 3:18 has nothing to do with growing in the doctrine of the Trinity as Jesus, John, Peter, Paul never stated that Jesus was God but that he was the Son of God (Messiah). I don’t associate with any religious organization as I left the IC system earlier this year. While I’ve had some people separate themselves from me through this doctrine, there are brothers and sisters in Christ who I’ve become closer with. I know I’m secure in the Father’s hands because I have believed the record regarding God’s son and am walking with more peace than ever before because I know who I am in Christ.
John beautifully summarizes the book in John 20:31: “But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the CHRIST, the SON of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.”
@ He is God the Son. You cannot cherry pick what you want to believe and deny the rest. Jesus said “unless you believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.” Read the context. Jesus Christ is God come in the flesh ….there’s no way around that. Be careful or you might be one of those that John warned us about.
@@bestillandknow777 Do you have a single verse that says “God the Son”? Was Jesus saying that if they didn’t believe he was God or the Son of God they would die in their sins in John 8:24?
@@2Peter3-18Jesus said He is the Alpha and the Omega…The context of scripture tells us all that is true about Christ Jesus. For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
@ If you look closer to Revelation 1:8, you will see that it is actually the Father who is speaking there and not Jesus Christ even though many bibles have it listed in red font. Red font is devoid of authority. Unfortunately the Catholic Church came up with the doctrine of the Trinity in the 4th century and it has permeated throughout the centuries in the IC system.
Isaiah chap 9 vs 6 Unto us a child was born unto us a SON is given his name shall be called Wonderful counselor, the mighty God the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. …
@@SoundsofGladness There’s a difference between “mighty God” and the “Almighty God”. “Almighty God” is always in reference to God the Father. “And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet.” -Exodus 7:1 “I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.” -Psalm 82:6 Moses and the judges of Israel were called “gods”. As for “Everlasting Father”, we see in the NT that there is a separation with God the Father AND the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus represented God but he’s not God Almighty himself. In all of Paul’s writings, he starts off by thanking The Father AND Jesus Christ. Why does he never mention the Holy Spirit if it was also a part of a Triune God? I’d encourage you to look into how the words/titles LORD, Lord, and God are used throughout the scriptures. Almighty God’s name JEHOVAH only appears 4 times now in the KJV. It use to appear over 6000 times but it was replaced with LORD by the translators.
“I am” in John 8:58 should be translated “I am he”. The Greek words for “I am” is “Ego Eimi” which means that Jesus is the one in question/the one the Pharisees should be looking at in this context. In John 4:26, Jesus says to the woman at the well in regards to being the Messiah “I that speak unto thee am he” (Ego Eimi) Also, in John 9:9, the blind man says “I am he” (Ego Eimi)
Thank you Brother! Eyes up! Ephesians 2:8-9 "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the GIFT of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." Acts 16:31 "And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house." Colossians 1:14 "In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:" Salvation is obtained by simply believing in Jesus' death (Blood sacrifice), burial and resurrection for payment of all your sins, past, present and future.
What is the context of being of “one”? “And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be ONE, as we are.” -John 17:11 “And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are ONE.” -John 17:22 “I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase…Now he that planteth and he that watereth are ONE: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.” -1 Corinthians 3:6-8 “For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of ONE: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren.” -Hebrews 2:11
😪 Isaiah 43: 1 But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I HAVE REDEEMED THEE, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine... 3 For I AM THE LORD thy God, the HOLY ONE of Israel, THY SAVIOUR: 11 I, even I, am the LORD; and BESIDE ME THERE IS NO SAVIOUR. 12 I HAVE DECLARED, AND HAVE SAVED, and I have shewed, when there was no strange god among you: therefore ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, that I AM GOD. 13 Yea, before the day was I am he; and THERE IS NONE THAT CAN DELIVER out of my hand: I WILL WORK, and who shall let it? 14 Thus saith the LORD, YOUR REDEEMER, the Holy One of Israel... 19 Behold, I WILL DO A NEW THING; now it shall spring forth; SHALL YE NOT KNOW IT? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.20 THE BEAST of the field SHALL HONOUR ME, the DRAGONS AND the OWLS: because I GIVE waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen.21 This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.22 BUT THOU HAST NOT called upon me, O Jacob; but THOU HAST BEEN WEARY OF ME, O Israel.23 Thou hast not brought me the small cattle of thy burnt offerings; NEITHER HAST THOU HONOURED ME with thy sacrifices. I have not caused thee to serve with an offering, nor wearied thee with incense.24 Thou hast bought me no sweet cane with money, neither hast thou filled me with the fat of thy sacrifices: but thou hast made me to serve with thy sins, thou hast WEARIED ME with thine iniquities.25 I, EVEN I, AM HE THAT BLOTTETH OUT THY TRANSGRESSIONS for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.26 PUT ME IN REMEMBRANCE: LET US PLEAD TOGETHER: declare thou, THAT THOU MAYEST BE JUSTIFIED.27 Thy first father hath sinned, and THY TEACHERS HAVE TRANSGRESSED AGAINST ME.28 Therefore I HAVE PROFANED THE PRINCES OF THE SANCTUARY, and have GIVEN JACOB TO THE CURSE, and ISRAEL TO REPROACHES (As He will with all who persist in UNBELIEF, who are wise in their own eyes, who worship ANOTHER jesus, receive ANOTHER spirit, and preach ANOTHER Gospel, though it be not another, but they TROUBLE you). You keep saying that you believe that Jesus is the Son of God and that he died for your sins, but you have ANOTHER JESUS, because your jesus is not God. 2 Corinthians 11: 3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.4 For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him. Galatians 1: 6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. Romans 16: 17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
Not believing in the “Trinitarian” doctrine is not what Paul was referring to when he said to “Mark and Avoid” or to “Let them be accursed”. Jesus, Paul, Peter, John, etc never taught the Trinity or that God was triune in nature. Every time in the opening of Paul’s letters, he says “God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ”. Where is the Holy Spirit? You would think this would be a revolutionary teaching for the church as the Gentiles knew nothing of the OT. Do you think Israel was waiting for a “God man” to come be their Messiah or a “man” based on the Genesis 3:15 prophesy and being the seed of Abraham and David? I grew up only knowing the Trinity doctrine. But the scriptures makes much more sense when we see that there is one God, the Father (1 Corinthians 8:6, John 17:3) AND one Lord/Messiah Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit is just God’s power in us and the way he operates throughout time since God is spirit (John 4:24).
Praying for your eyes and ears❤ Isaiah 43:11 I, even I, am the Lord; and beside me there is no saviour. 1 John 4:14 And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.
@@TheGospelsSaveJesus was SENT (same concept as my Dad sending me to the grocery store to get items for him) by his Father (the same Father as members of Christ’s body John 20:17) to do God’s will (preach life through his name, lay his life down for the sheep and as a result, he would be seated at the Father’s right hand in the heavenly places) which was laid out in the OT scriptures. As Jesus got older, he “became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom” (Luke 2:40) and he “increased in wisdom and stature” (Luke 2:52).
@ Matthew 22:42 Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The son of David. 43 He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying, 44 The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool? 45 If David then call him Lord, how is he his son? 46 And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.
@ Jesus received revelation through God’s spirit just like Ananias received revelation in a vision from the risen Lord Jesus to “go into the house of Judas for one called Saul” -Acts 9:11
@ Jesus Christ is the promised seed of David, Abraham, and the woman. From their perspective, he was the future Messiah who was to be born/come into the world through their lineage. They didn’t know his name was going to be Jesus but they knew that he would one day come and fulfill all the promises made from God Almighty.
What about this brother Matt 1 v 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. John 10:18 18 No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father. Merry Christmas dear brother
First off, I really appreciate you responding with gentleness. Yes, his name means “God is with us”. God was in Christ therefore God was with Israel. Just like in Genesis 26:3 when God was with Isaac or Exodus 3:12 when God was with Moses. Jesus is the King of Israel (son of Abraham, son of David). As for John 10:18, Jesus received the commandment from God. Just like we received the commandment in 1 John 3:23 to believe on the Son and love one another. Also, the word “take” in John 10:17 and John 10:18 is the Greek word “Lambano” which means to receive and is translated correctly at the end of verse 18. Jesus trusted God from the scriptures that if he laid his life down for the sheep, God would raise him from dead, exalt him to his own right hand and have him sit on the throne of David.
@2Peter3-18 You're welcome, see this too, there is something here deeper, remember I think in John how Philip asks Jesus to show him the Father? And Jesus says to Philip, have been so long with me and have not known me? Just sharing
@@Todd-c2jYes, Jesus is the image of the INVISIBLE God (Colossians 1:15). He is the human representation of what God looks like. God is spirit (John 4:24) so the way he chose to reveal himself to mankind was through the MAN Christ Jesus. God revealing himself through his son gives us a tangible way to know and understand him!
Good morning brother, I'm still not convinced, the more I search the more it is revealed to me that God is Jesus Christ, I do not wish to upset you but reason. Isa 45 v 18 For thus saith the Lord that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the Lord; and there is none else. We know that all things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. Remember Philip? John 14 Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us. Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father? Isa 9 v 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty GOD, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Why do we worship Jesus Christ if He is not God? I too believe that Jesus Christ died on the Cross for my sins and rose again from the dead, I know His blood has cleansed us and bought us. This is highly confusing, as now scriptures are contradicticting themselves? We know God has not given us confusion but soundness. So, I know God is spirit, because Jesus told us and Jesus had to come to earth through a vigin birth, no man blood just Gods miraculous conception to mary, to condemn sin and death in the flesh. So who do I pray to then? Do we separate them all and have 3 God's? Deut 6 v 4 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord: I see where you are coming from I don't want to upset you, this is just serious Kind regards, merry Christmas to you and your family
@ I see it from a different lens. For many years, the doctrine of the “Trinity” made zero sense to me but seeing that there is One God, the Father AND One Lord/Messiah, Jesus Christ makes sense to me. “There is ONE body, and ONE spirit, even as ye are called in ONE hope of your calling; ONE Lord (Jesus Christ), ONE faith, ONE baptism (in the Holy Spirit, not water), ONE God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.” -Ephesians 4:4-6 “But to us there is but ONE God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; AND ONE Lord Jesus Christ, by (through) whom are all things, and we by (through) him.” -1 Corinthians 8:6 God is spirit (John 4:24) and he is in Christ and in us. Do you see a pattern with the opening of all of Paul’s letters? “Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ” -1 Corinthians 1:3 “Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ” -2 Corinthians 1:2 “Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ” -Galatians 1:3 “Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ” -Ephesians 1:2 “Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ” -Philippians 1:2 “Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” -Colossians 1:2 “Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ” -1 Thessalonians 1:2 “Grace unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” -2 Thessalonians 1:2 Notice how there is no mention of the Holy Spirit in any of these verses? As for praying/giving thanks… “I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all” -Romans 1:8 “I thank my God always on your behalf” -1 Corinthians 1:4 “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” -2 Corinthians 1:3 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” -Ephesians 1:3 “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you” -Philippians 1:3 “Giving thanks unto the Father” -Colossians 1:12 “We give thanks to God always for you all” -1 Thessalonians 1:2 “We are bound to thank God always for you brethren” -2 Thessalonians 1:3 Jesus also said in Matthew 6:9 and Luke 11:2 to pray to the Father. We have the same Father as Jesus Christ. With that said, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with thanking Jesus for what he did for us. The same spirit that was in Christ during his ministry and raised Jesus from the dead is the same spirit in every member of the body of Christ!
@@2Peter3-18 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us,* (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. The Triune God is a fact clearly taught in scripture. You are a heretic. Consider this your rebuke.
@ Yes, God’s word has been fully revealed through his Son Jesus Christ. Hebrews 1:2 talks about this. As members of Christ’s body, we were also with God in the beginning: “For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.” -Romans 8:29-30 We also see this in Ephesians 3:2-12 with the mystery of Christ and his body. And to think as members of Christ’s body and having Christ in us (Colossians 1:27), the word dwells among all brothers and sisters!
@@bestillandknow777@bestillandknow777 There can't be three Gods because the Bible says God is one!!! For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 1-Timothy 2/5
Something kind of funny and ironic is Jesus has led me to “mark and avoid” that whole “mark and avoid” crowd. Sometimes it’s not about who has correct doctrine but who has a good attitude and humility. One of the coolest things about walking with Christ and learning from Him is that you become your own person who is sensitive to His heart who doesn’t think and talk like everyone else. You learn how to *actually* have grace and build others up and build Christ up without tearing others down and pointing out their flaws publicly in the name of “edification”. Even at times when I am wrong in my doctrine, when I am humble and have a heart for the truth, Jesus corrects me eventually. I was thinking of the scripture where Jesus says ‘you search the scriptures because you think they have life but you refuse to come to me for life”… I believe this means that we can read the scriptures but without direct understanding that comes from God it could lead us in all kinds of directions. Thats why there are so many doctrines. That’s why a relationship with God is important. To know Him. To learn from Him. To seek the Person the scriptures point to. To ask Him to explain the scriptures to us. To not stop until we get an answer from Him. I always ask Him to talk to me like I’m 5. To keep it simple.
@@tatianainchrist You make a lot of great points here. Not a single believer has 100% correct doctrine but for me, it’s all about the Gospel (which I don’t believe the Trinity doctrine has anything to do with). Everyone within the body of Christ agrees that Jesus is the Son of God (Messiah, Anointed One). I do mention Marking and Avoiding a handful of times throughout my channel, but that’s mainly in reference to those who are bringing a works based Gospel which can interfere with one’s assurance and confidence as to who they are in Christ and what they have been freely given. I do believe there is a difference between a brother or sister who is just in error because of who they have made listening to versus an actual wolf in sheep’s clothing who is out to spy out our liberty in Christ and bring bondage to the saints. The Christian walk is all about looking to Christ and his finished work and growing in this new truth/reality that we are children of God (Galatians 3:26), are children of light (1 Thessalonians 5:5), have peace with God (Romans 5:1), are co-heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17), are complete in him (Colossians 2:10), have been blessed with all spiritual blessings in Christ (Ephesians 1:3) and our life is hidden in Christ at the right hand of God in the heavenly places (Colossians 3:1-3).
@ as a not so new believer for awhile I thought Paul was a false apostle… thank God I didn’t bring it up on UA-cam, I would have been stoned and crucified. I had a humble heart though and was always seeking truth, eventually Jesus corrected me. He taught me to never tear down others for their doctrine… I read thru your comment section and see believers calling others “reprobates” while at the same time posting on their own channels how much they love God and to have mercy on others. Like give me a break. The way we treat others is the way we treat Jesus. The way we speak to others is very important to God. For so long I wanted to fellowship with that crowd that all encourage each other in Christ, but Jesus would never let me. I always felt Him saying “no”… then I would see them making posts about marking and avoiding others and posting publicly comments of people they didn’t agree with, speaking badly of them, like they know so much, and I realized why Jesus always gave me a “no”… I do know that when we seek God for the truth He will lead us to all truth. I’d rather seek God for myself and even if I’m wrong for awhile I know He will correct me, rather than follow the teachings of others and sound like them. Sorry for my rant. Like I said this is the first video of your that I have seen… just reading thru your comments made me really upset: Let us learn from Christ how to treat and speak to others. ❤️
jesus was externally tempted but he was not internally tempted meaning pursuaded into disobeying the will of god whatsoever. i think the approach you need to take is to not try to compare the nature of god to anything created. also in general the unitarianism vs trinitarianism debate in the light of scripture has been "done to death" in the past millenia, there's nothing to further argue. anything you can respond with has already been addressed before.
Hi while I don’t agree with your view, I also think it’s horrible that some people come at you rudely with no Grace and with a know-it-all attitude. I think knowing who Jesus is comes thru prayerful reading the scriptures *and* revelation from asking Jesus to show us who He is. God bless you in your search to know Him, I pray you grow in wisdom and understanding in the knowledge of Him. 🙏🏼❤️
Also sharing that my understanding of who Christ is has changed and grown over time the more I understand and seek Him. He has become even more glorious to me ❤ All that “mark and avoid” attitude of talking AT someone always makes me angry when I see it… instead of talking TO someone and just having a conversation instead of a debate. This is the first video I have watched of yours and I just got upset reading the comments and peoples attitude.
@@tatianainchrist Thank you for sharing this. I was hesitant to make a video bringing up the Trinity on my channel as I have seen in my personal life just how much division it can bring. With that said, I am now hearing brothers and sisters say that this is a salvation issue which is only adding more confusion and division to the body of Christ and so I felt led to make a video to stand on what I believe is true. This is why Acts 16:30-31 is my favorite moment in scripture because it shows us in real time how simple it is for someone to be born again. “And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.” Matthew 16:15-17 with Simon Peter is another great example as well as the blind man in John 9:35-38. It’s all about believing that Jesus is the SON of God.
Amen brother! This brings absolute clarity. No more confusion! Jesus is the son of God and our messiah. God is the creator and our Father! And the Holy Spirit is the power of God in us. So simple :)
"When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” Now some of the scribes were sitting there, questioning in their hearts, “Why does this man speak like that? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?” (Mark 2:5-7)
To answer the scribes’ question: No one can forgive all of a person’s sins except God. So, is Jesus blaspheming? Or is Jesus God? Surely, the writer of this Gospel, Mark, is insinuating that Jesus is, in fact, God, rather than a blasphemer! No?
@@SalvationIsEasy-op2qs “Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do NOTHING of myself; but as my Father hath TAUGHT me, I speak these things.” -John 8:28
“He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is NOT mine, but the Father's which SENT me.” -John 14:24
“How God ANOINTED Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was WITH him.” -Acts 10:38
@2Peter3-18 the father eternally "generates" his will to the son. the son does not have a distinct will in orthodox triniarianism. the father and the son are able to be distinct persons with genuine interactions (their love for eachother is to be taken literally) while sharing the same will, being cosubstancial.
@ Do you have a chapter and verse that says that the father “externally generates his will to the son”?
"Then [Jesus] said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see My hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.” Thomas answered Him, “My Lord and My God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me?” (John 10:27-29)
There are other situations like this in the New Testament, where for example, a person worships Peter (see Acts 10:25-26), and Peter tells him, “Stand up; I too am a man.” Jesus makes no such correction, but instead affirms the man’s faith (and, in essence) his worship. Clearly, in the Bible, Christian worship is reserved exclusively for God. Therefore Jesus is God. Rhe Eternally Existing Son of God. God The Son Who has always been amd will always be equal with God.
@@SalvationIsEasy-op2qs Actually David received “worship” in 1 Chronicles 29:20:
“David said to all the congregation, Now bless the LORD your God. And all the congregation blessed the LORD God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped the LORD, and the king.”
“And Abraham stood up, and bowed himself to the people of the land, even to the children of Heth.” -Genesis 23:7
“And when Abigail saw David, she hasted, and lighted off the donkey, and fell before David on her face, and bowed herself to the ground.”
The Hebrew word for “bowed” in both of these verses is the same word used for “worship”.
The divinity and humanity of Jesus are inseparable aspects of the Gospel. If Jesus were merely a man, He couldn't atone for our sins. If He were merely God, He couldn't represent us as our high priest. It is because He is both fully God and fully man that He could bridge the gap between us and God, offering Himself as the perfect sacrifice for our sins. Hebrews 1:1-3 are some verses to look at as well.
Amen!
@@PuddleJumperPam Amen
I see in John 8:40, 10:33, Acts 2:22, 3:16, 17:31, Romans 5:15, 19, 1 Corinthians 15:21-23, 2 Corinthians 12:2-3, 1 Timothy 2:5, Revelation 12:5 that Jesus is called a “man”.
Do you have a single verse that says “God man” or that Jesus was “fully God and fully man”?
You said “If Jesus was merely a man, he couldn’t atone for our sins.”
Well 1 Corinthians 15:21-23 says otherwise: “For since by MAN came death, by MAN came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
But every MAN in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.”
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“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
John 1:1 KJV
“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.”
John 1:14 KJV
“And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.”
1 Timothy 3:16 KJV
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If you grew up on an island by yourself and came across a book that had only those 3 verses, would you honestly come to the conclusion that Jesus Christ is God Almighty?
The word was made flesh (made known) as God has chosen to fully reveal himself through Jesus Christ/his word (Hebrews 1:2). That still doesn’t make Jesus Christ God Almighty. And we as members of Christ’s body have the word of God dwelling within us.
@@2Peter3-18 and the word was God. How do you wiggle your way around that one sir?
@ The last part of John 1:1 is not a good translation. I’d encourage you to watch this video to get a better understanding of what this verse is actually communicating:
ua-cam.com/video/QJ2mn_TDjCQ/v-deo.htmlsi=TLxDACBfgjCTQQFm
☝🏼💯✝️All Glory to Jesus Christ God in flesh 💯
First Timothy 3:16 and Colossians chapter 2 verse nine
In 1 Timothy 3:16, the Greek word for “Manifest” is “Phaneroo” which can mean “to become or made known”. God was made known to us through his Son Jesus Christ which is also stated in Hebrews 1:2.
As for Colossians 2:9, what does the word “Godhead” mean? If you read the very next verse, it says that Jesus “is the head of all principality and power” because God GAVE Jesus all power in heaven and in earth. (Matthew 28:18)
“And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.” -Ephesians 1:19-23
Yes, amen, The Word Of God made flesh.
@@agrotta1650 Jesus became the WORD of God, not God himself!
"This was why the Jews were seeking all the more to kill Him because not only was He breaking the Sabbath, but He was even calling God His own Father, making Himself EQUAL with God." (John 5:18)
Here is evidence that Jesus Himself claimed to be God (or that his enemies misunderstood him). However, the apostle John does not try to correct this misunderstanding. He seems instead to affirm that this is the reason His enemies wanted to kill him (and they were right in this matter - not to kill him, but that He was claiming to be God.)
@@SalvationIsEasy-op2qs What do you think the word “equal” means here? What is the context of what John is communicating?
Throughout the book of John, God “sent” Jesus. Jesus was an agent from God who didn’t come on his own authority but received it from God (like an ambassador or power of attorney when it comes to representing someone).
I am equal in age with one of my best friends but that doesn’t mean we are the same being. Jesus wasn’t claiming to be the same essence of God but having an equality in authority which was given to him by God. We see this in John 3:2, 3:34, 4:34, 5:19, 5:26, 5:30-31, 6:38, 7:16, 8:28, 8:50, 14:10, 14:24, 14:31, 17:4
Jesus, on many occasions, claimed to be God. In one particular instance, Jesus Himself forgives a paralytic's sins. Some of the Scribes perceived such a statement/action to be blasphemous since only God can forgive sins:
"When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” Now some of the scribes were sitting there, questioning in their hearts, “Why does this man speak like that? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?”
To answer the scribes’ question, no one can forgive all of a person’s sins except God.
The reader is, therefore, left with a decision: Is Jesus blaspheming?
Or is Jesus God?
Surely, the writer of this Gospel, John Mark, is insinuating that Jesus is, in fact, God, rather than a blasphemer!
To be IMMEDIATELY, PERMANENTLY and ETERNALLY saved, one must believe in the Person and Work of Jesus Christ. One must place their personal faith in The Jesus of The Bible (Who is The Eternally Existing Son of God) & His finished redemptive work on The Cross alone (i.e., His substitutionary death, burial and ressurection).
That's exactly what the Bible teaches... 🙏
@@SalvationIsEasy-op2qs Is there one crystal clear verse where Jesus claims to be God? I only see verses where he claims to be the Son of God (Matthew 16:15-17, John 4:25-26 for example).
I believe in the person (The only begotten Son of God) and his work (that he died for my sins, was buried and rose again according to the scriptures for my justification apart from any works).
I love you brother and know that you and I are brothers in Christ. I have watched many of your videos and even though we don’t see eye to eye on this. I know you have the testimony of Christ because you have believed in the finished work of Christ. Not because you think Jesus is God or part of a triune God.
"God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. 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? And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him. And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. 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."
Hebrews 1:1-8
"For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one."
1 John 5:7
"I and my Father are one. Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him. Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God."
John 10:30-33
There is nothing to argue...
@@OnlytrustinJesus God (who is spirit, John 4:24) chose to fully reveal himself through his word/Jesus Christ. That doesn’t mean that Jesus Christ is God Almighty.
Jesus and the Father are one just like the body of Christ with each other are one (John 17:11, 21-22), Paul and Apollos are one (1 Corinthians 3:6-8), or Jesus and his body are one (Hebrews 2:11).
@2Peter3-18 Did you even read? God the Father called the Son, God in Hebrews... and it says that by Jesus he made the worlds. It is literally saying Jesus is both God and the Creator.
@@OnlytrustinJesus I have read Hebrews 1 many times and a few years ago, I was confused when trying to read it with a “Jesus is God” perspective.
Some questions for you:
A. Can God die?
2. Who raised Jesus Christ from the dead?
D. Can God be tempted? Was Jesus Christ tempted?
@2Peter3-18 His flesh died, not his Spirit. He was raised by the Father bodily, not spiritually. He never sinned, in thought, word or deed. The devil tried to tempt Him, but failed, just like the pharisees. God, the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit all participated in his resurrection.
"Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up."
John 2:19
"But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you"
Romans 8:11
"Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)"
Galatians 1:1
@ Galatians 1:1 is a fantastic verse. Paul was an apostle THROUGH (Greek word Dia) Jesus Christ and God the Father RAISED Jesus Christ from the dead. And we know from Malachi 3:6, 1 Timothy 1:17, and 1 Timothy 6:16 that God cannot die therefore Jesus Christ cannot be God Almighty.
And Abraham said, "My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering; so they went both of them together. - Genesis 22:8
Abraham never said, " God will provide a lamb...for a burnt offering. He specifically said..."Himself."
You are wrong brother.
God will provide for himself a burnt offering not that he is the actual burnt offering.
“Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God…” -1 Timothy 1:17
“Who only hath immortality…” -1 Timothy 6:16
God cannot die.
@@2Peter3-18 HA-Ha, He doesn't know what he is talking about!
I had a very strong sense to be careful of you - I prayed about this , now I know why-- Thank you Lord for your discernment and protection always.
The Lord rebuke you for your anti-christ babbelings, you should change the name of your channel to wolf or reprobate . You know exactly what you are doing- you are a wolf
Your channel name is ironic because what you have shared today is the opposite of grace and knowledge. Why are you suddenly hell bent on denying that Christ is God? What's your angle and where are you now going to take this? No one presents this sort of thing without a motive. You have been given ample Scriptures to show how limited the view you presented is. Weird move. Sounds eerily like Mormon/ JW cult theology. You think it's strange that friends are separated themselves from you. It is not strange. It's logical. Unfortunately, I also cannot fellowship with you in this.
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@@joyfulone72652 Peter 3:18 has nothing to do with growing in the doctrine of the Trinity as Jesus, John, Peter, Paul never stated that Jesus was God but that he was the Son of God (Messiah).
I don’t associate with any religious organization as I left the IC system earlier this year. While I’ve had some people separate themselves from me through this doctrine, there are brothers and sisters in Christ who I’ve become closer with.
I know I’m secure in the Father’s hands because I have believed the record regarding God’s son and am walking with more peace than ever before because I know who I am in Christ.
John chapter 1. Read it. Believe it.
John beautifully summarizes the book in John 20:31:
“But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the CHRIST, the SON of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.”
@ He is God the Son. You cannot cherry pick what you want to believe and deny the rest. Jesus said “unless you believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.” Read the context. Jesus Christ is God come in the flesh ….there’s no way around that. Be careful or you might be one of those that John warned us about.
@@bestillandknow777 Do you have a single verse that says “God the Son”?
Was Jesus saying that if they didn’t believe he was God or the Son of God they would die in their sins in John 8:24?
@@2Peter3-18Jesus said He is the Alpha and the Omega…The context of scripture tells us all that is true about Christ Jesus.
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
@ If you look closer to Revelation 1:8, you will see that it is actually the Father who is speaking there and not Jesus Christ even though many bibles have it listed in red font. Red font is devoid of authority. Unfortunately the Catholic Church came up with the doctrine of the Trinity in the 4th century and it has permeated throughout the centuries in the IC system.
Isaiah chap 9 vs 6
Unto us a child was born unto us a SON is given his name shall be called
Wonderful counselor, the mighty God the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. …
@@SoundsofGladness There’s a difference between “mighty God” and the “Almighty God”. “Almighty God” is always in reference to God the Father.
“And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet.” -Exodus 7:1
“I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.” -Psalm 82:6
Moses and the judges of Israel were called “gods”.
As for “Everlasting Father”, we see in the NT that there is a separation with God the Father AND the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus represented God but he’s not God Almighty himself. In all of Paul’s writings, he starts off by thanking The Father AND Jesus Christ. Why does he never mention the Holy Spirit if it was also a part of a Triune God?
I’d encourage you to look into how the words/titles LORD, Lord, and God are used throughout the scriptures. Almighty God’s name JEHOVAH only appears 4 times now in the KJV. It use to appear over 6000 times but it was replaced with LORD by the translators.
@@2Peter3-18 Luke 1:32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David,
John 8:57 - 58
“I am” in John 8:58 should be translated “I am he”. The Greek words for “I am” is “Ego Eimi” which means that Jesus is the one in question/the one the Pharisees should be looking at in this context.
In John 4:26, Jesus says to the woman at the well in regards to being the Messiah “I that speak unto thee am he” (Ego Eimi)
Also, in John 9:9, the blind man says “I am he” (Ego Eimi)
Thank you Brother! Eyes up! Ephesians 2:8-9 "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the GIFT of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." Acts 16:31 "And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house." Colossians 1:14 "In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:" Salvation is obtained by simply believing in Jesus' death (Blood sacrifice), burial and resurrection for payment of all your sins, past, present and future.
1 John 5:7
What is the context of being of “one”?
“And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be ONE, as we are.” -John 17:11
“And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are ONE.” -John 17:22
“I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase…Now he that planteth and he that watereth are ONE: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.” -1 Corinthians 3:6-8
“For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of ONE: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren.” -Hebrews 2:11
Gen 1:26 KJV -
26 And God said, Let us make man in OUR image, after OUR likeness:
😪 Isaiah 43:
1 But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I HAVE REDEEMED THEE, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine...
3 For I AM THE LORD thy God, the HOLY ONE of Israel, THY SAVIOUR:
11 I, even I, am the LORD; and BESIDE ME THERE IS NO SAVIOUR.
12 I HAVE DECLARED, AND HAVE SAVED, and I have shewed, when there was no strange god among you: therefore ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, that I AM GOD.
13 Yea, before the day was I am he; and THERE IS NONE THAT CAN DELIVER out of my hand: I WILL WORK, and who shall let it?
14 Thus saith the LORD, YOUR REDEEMER, the Holy One of Israel...
19 Behold, I WILL DO A NEW THING; now it shall spring forth; SHALL YE NOT KNOW IT? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.20 THE BEAST of the field SHALL HONOUR ME, the DRAGONS AND the OWLS: because I GIVE waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen.21 This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.22 BUT THOU HAST NOT called upon me, O Jacob; but THOU HAST BEEN WEARY OF ME, O Israel.23 Thou hast not brought me the small cattle of thy burnt offerings; NEITHER HAST THOU HONOURED ME with thy sacrifices. I have not caused thee to serve with an offering, nor wearied thee with incense.24 Thou hast bought me no sweet cane with money, neither hast thou filled me with the fat of thy sacrifices: but thou hast made me to serve with thy sins, thou hast WEARIED ME with thine iniquities.25 I, EVEN I, AM HE THAT BLOTTETH OUT THY TRANSGRESSIONS for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.26 PUT ME IN REMEMBRANCE: LET US PLEAD TOGETHER: declare thou, THAT THOU MAYEST BE JUSTIFIED.27 Thy first father hath sinned, and THY TEACHERS HAVE TRANSGRESSED AGAINST ME.28 Therefore I HAVE PROFANED THE PRINCES OF THE SANCTUARY, and have GIVEN JACOB TO THE CURSE, and ISRAEL TO REPROACHES (As He will with all who persist in UNBELIEF, who are wise in their own eyes, who worship ANOTHER jesus, receive ANOTHER spirit, and preach ANOTHER Gospel, though it be not another, but they TROUBLE you).
You keep saying that you believe that Jesus is the Son of God and that he died for your sins, but you have ANOTHER JESUS, because your jesus is not God.
2 Corinthians 11:
3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.4 For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.
Galatians 1:
6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.
Romans 16:
17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
Not believing in the “Trinitarian” doctrine is not what Paul was referring to when he said to “Mark and Avoid” or to “Let them be accursed”. Jesus, Paul, Peter, John, etc never taught the Trinity or that God was triune in nature.
Every time in the opening of Paul’s letters, he says “God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ”. Where is the Holy Spirit? You would think this would be a revolutionary teaching for the church as the Gentiles knew nothing of the OT.
Do you think Israel was waiting for a “God man” to come be their Messiah or a “man” based on the Genesis 3:15 prophesy and being the seed of Abraham and David?
I grew up only knowing the Trinity doctrine. But the scriptures makes much more sense when we see that there is one God, the Father (1 Corinthians 8:6, John 17:3) AND one Lord/Messiah Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit is just God’s power in us and the way he operates throughout time since God is spirit (John 4:24).
@@2Peter3-18 So true!
Praying for your eyes and ears❤
Isaiah 43:11 I, even I, am the Lord; and beside me there is no saviour.
1 John 4:14 And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.
@@TheGospelsSaveJesus was SENT (same concept as my Dad sending me to the grocery store to get items for him) by his Father (the same Father as members of Christ’s body John 20:17) to do God’s will (preach life through his name, lay his life down for the sheep and as a result, he would be seated at the Father’s right hand in the heavenly places) which was laid out in the OT scriptures. As Jesus got older, he “became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom” (Luke 2:40) and he “increased in wisdom and stature” (Luke 2:52).
@ John 4:29 Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?
@ Matthew 22:42 Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The son of David.
43 He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying,
44 The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?
45 If David then call him Lord, how is he his son?
46 And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.
@ Jesus received revelation through God’s spirit just like Ananias received revelation in a vision from the risen Lord Jesus to “go into the house of Judas for one called Saul” -Acts 9:11
@ Jesus Christ is the promised seed of David, Abraham, and the woman. From their perspective, he was the future Messiah who was to be born/come into the world through their lineage. They didn’t know his name was going to be Jesus but they knew that he would one day come and fulfill all the promises made from God Almighty.
What about this brother Matt 1 v 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
John 10:18
18 No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
Merry Christmas dear brother
First off, I really appreciate you responding with gentleness. Yes, his name means “God is with us”. God was in Christ therefore God was with Israel. Just like in Genesis 26:3 when God was with Isaac or Exodus 3:12 when God was with Moses. Jesus is the King of Israel (son of Abraham, son of David).
As for John 10:18, Jesus received the commandment from God. Just like we received the commandment in 1 John 3:23 to believe on the Son and love one another. Also, the word “take” in John 10:17 and John 10:18 is the Greek word “Lambano” which means to receive and is translated correctly at the end of verse 18.
Jesus trusted God from the scriptures that if he laid his life down for the sheep, God would raise him from dead, exalt him to his own right hand and have him sit on the throne of David.
@2Peter3-18 You're welcome, see this too, there is something here deeper, remember I think in John how Philip asks Jesus to show him the Father? And Jesus says to Philip, have been so long with me and have not known me?
Just sharing
@@Todd-c2jYes, Jesus is the image of the INVISIBLE God (Colossians 1:15). He is the human representation of what God looks like. God is spirit (John 4:24) so the way he chose to reveal himself to mankind was through the MAN Christ Jesus. God revealing himself through his son gives us a tangible way to know and understand him!
Good morning brother, I'm still not convinced, the more I search the more it is revealed to me that God is Jesus Christ, I do not wish to upset you but reason.
Isa 45 v 18 For thus saith the Lord that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the Lord; and there is none else.
We know that all things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
Remember Philip?
John 14 Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us. Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?
Isa 9 v 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty GOD, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Why do we worship Jesus Christ if He is not God?
I too believe that Jesus Christ died on the Cross for my sins and rose again from the dead, I know His blood has cleansed us and bought us.
This is highly confusing, as now scriptures are contradicticting themselves?
We know God has not given us confusion but soundness.
So, I know God is spirit, because Jesus told us and Jesus had to come to earth through a vigin birth, no man blood just Gods miraculous conception to mary, to condemn sin and death in the flesh.
So who do I pray to then?
Do we separate them all and have 3 God's?
Deut 6 v 4 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord:
I see where you are coming from
I don't want to upset you, this is just serious
Kind regards, merry Christmas to you and your family
@ I see it from a different lens. For many years, the doctrine of the “Trinity” made zero sense to me but seeing that there is One God, the Father AND One Lord/Messiah, Jesus Christ makes sense to me.
“There is ONE body, and ONE spirit, even as ye are called in ONE hope of your calling; ONE Lord (Jesus Christ), ONE faith, ONE baptism (in the Holy Spirit, not water), ONE God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.” -Ephesians 4:4-6
“But to us there is but ONE God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; AND ONE Lord Jesus Christ, by (through) whom are all things, and we by (through) him.” -1 Corinthians 8:6
God is spirit (John 4:24) and he is in Christ and in us.
Do you see a pattern with the opening of all of Paul’s letters?
“Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ” -1 Corinthians 1:3
“Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ” -2 Corinthians 1:2
“Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ” -Galatians 1:3
“Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ” -Ephesians 1:2
“Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ” -Philippians 1:2
“Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” -Colossians 1:2
“Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ” -1 Thessalonians 1:2
“Grace unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” -2 Thessalonians 1:2
Notice how there is no mention of the Holy Spirit in any of these verses?
As for praying/giving thanks…
“I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all” -Romans 1:8
“I thank my God always on your behalf” -1 Corinthians 1:4
“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” -2 Corinthians 1:3
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” -Ephesians 1:3
“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you” -Philippians 1:3
“Giving thanks unto the Father” -Colossians 1:12
“We give thanks to God always for you all” -1 Thessalonians 1:2
“We are bound to thank God always for you brethren” -2 Thessalonians 1:3
Jesus also said in Matthew 6:9 and Luke 11:2 to pray to the Father. We have the same Father as Jesus Christ. With that said, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with thanking Jesus for what he did for us.
The same spirit that was in Christ during his ministry and raised Jesus from the dead is the same spirit in every member of the body of Christ!
sad.. ure wrong....
Who raised Jesus Christ from the dead? Can God die?
@@2Peter3-18
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2 The same was in the beginning with God.
3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us,* (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
The Triune God is a fact clearly taught in scripture. You are a heretic.
Consider this your rebuke.
@ Yes, God’s word has been fully revealed through his Son Jesus Christ. Hebrews 1:2 talks about this.
As members of Christ’s body, we were also with God in the beginning:
“For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.” -Romans 8:29-30
We also see this in Ephesians 3:2-12 with the mystery of Christ and his body.
And to think as members of Christ’s body and having Christ in us (Colossians 1:27), the word dwells among all brothers and sisters!
@@bestillandknow777@bestillandknow777 There can't be three Gods because the Bible says God is one!!! For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
1-Timothy 2/5
Something kind of funny and ironic is Jesus has led me to “mark and avoid” that whole “mark and avoid” crowd. Sometimes it’s not about who has correct doctrine but who has a good attitude and humility.
One of the coolest things about walking with Christ and learning from Him is that you become your own person who is sensitive to His heart who doesn’t think and talk like everyone else. You learn how to *actually* have grace and build others up and build Christ up without tearing others down and pointing out their flaws publicly in the name of “edification”. Even at times when I am wrong in my doctrine, when I am humble and have a heart for the truth, Jesus corrects me eventually.
I was thinking of the scripture where Jesus says ‘you search the scriptures because you think they have life but you refuse to come to me for life”… I believe this means that we can read the scriptures but without direct understanding that comes from God it could lead us in all kinds of directions. Thats why there are so many doctrines. That’s why a relationship with God is important. To know Him. To learn from Him. To seek the Person the scriptures point to. To ask Him to explain the scriptures to us. To not stop until we get an answer from Him. I always ask Him to talk to me like I’m 5. To keep it simple.
@@tatianainchrist You make a lot of great points here. Not a single believer has 100% correct doctrine but for me, it’s all about the Gospel (which I don’t believe the Trinity doctrine has anything to do with). Everyone within the body of Christ agrees that Jesus is the Son of God (Messiah, Anointed One).
I do mention Marking and Avoiding a handful of times throughout my channel, but that’s mainly in reference to those who are bringing a works based Gospel which can interfere with one’s assurance and confidence as to who they are in Christ and what they have been freely given. I do believe there is a difference between a brother or sister who is just in error because of who they have made listening to versus an actual wolf in sheep’s clothing who is out to spy out our liberty in Christ and bring bondage to the saints.
The Christian walk is all about looking to Christ and his finished work and growing in this new truth/reality that we are children of God (Galatians 3:26), are children of light (1 Thessalonians 5:5), have peace with God (Romans 5:1), are co-heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17), are complete in him (Colossians 2:10), have been blessed with all spiritual blessings in Christ (Ephesians 1:3) and our life is hidden in Christ at the right hand of God in the heavenly places (Colossians 3:1-3).
@ as a not so new believer for awhile I thought Paul was a false apostle… thank God I didn’t bring it up on UA-cam, I would have been stoned and crucified. I had a humble heart though and was always seeking truth, eventually Jesus corrected me.
He taught me to never tear down others for their doctrine… I read thru your comment section and see believers calling others “reprobates” while at the same time posting on their own channels how much they love God and to have mercy on others. Like give me a break.
The way we treat others is the way we treat Jesus. The way we speak to others is very important to God.
For so long I wanted to fellowship with that crowd that all encourage each other in Christ, but Jesus would never let me. I always felt Him saying “no”… then I would see them making posts about marking and avoiding others and posting publicly comments of people they didn’t agree with, speaking badly of them, like they know so much, and I realized why Jesus always gave me a “no”…
I do know that when we seek God for the truth He will lead us to all truth.
I’d rather seek God for myself and even if I’m wrong for awhile I know He will correct me, rather than follow the teachings of others and sound like them.
Sorry for my rant. Like I said this is the first video of your that I have seen… just reading thru your comments made me really upset:
Let us learn from Christ how to treat and speak to others. ❤️
jesus was externally tempted but he was not internally tempted meaning pursuaded into disobeying the will of god whatsoever.
i think the approach you need to take is to not try to compare the nature of god to anything created.
also in general the unitarianism vs trinitarianism debate in the light of scripture has been "done to death" in the past millenia, there's nothing to further argue. anything you can respond with has already been addressed before.
@Nikwunu Do you have a chapter and verse where it says that Jesus was “externally tempted but not internally tempted”?
Hi while I don’t agree with your view, I also think it’s horrible that some people come at you rudely with no Grace and with a know-it-all attitude.
I think knowing who Jesus is comes thru prayerful reading the scriptures *and* revelation from asking Jesus to show us who He is.
God bless you in your search to know Him, I pray you grow in wisdom and understanding in the knowledge of Him. 🙏🏼❤️
Also sharing that my understanding of who Christ is has changed and grown over time the more I understand and seek Him. He has become even more glorious to me ❤
All that “mark and avoid” attitude of talking AT someone always makes me angry when I see it… instead of talking TO someone and just having a conversation instead of a debate.
This is the first video I have watched of yours and I just got upset reading the comments and peoples attitude.
@@tatianainchrist Thank you for sharing this. I was hesitant to make a video bringing up the Trinity on my channel as I have seen in my personal life just how much division it can bring. With that said, I am now hearing brothers and sisters say that this is a salvation issue which is only adding more confusion and division to the body of Christ and so I felt led to make a video to stand on what I believe is true.
This is why Acts 16:30-31 is my favorite moment in scripture because it shows us in real time how simple it is for someone to be born again.
“And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.”
Matthew 16:15-17 with Simon Peter is another great example as well as the blind man in John 9:35-38. It’s all about believing that Jesus is the SON of God.
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Amen brother! This brings absolute clarity. No more confusion! Jesus is the son of God and our messiah. God is the creator and our Father! And the Holy Spirit is the power of God in us. So simple :)