First of all, I want to thank all who gave comments to my blogs. I appreciate it. But please bear with me because I don't update regulary but I'm glad I just did now.. and I want to praise our Lord Jesus Christ for all His blessings!
Well, for us to know the truth about the mystery of God (I Tim. 3:16), let's not forget what is written on the Bible that God IS ONLY ONE (Isa. 43:10-11, 44:8, 45:5, 21, 46:9). In Philippians 2:6-8 says that God humbled himself and take the form of man. Who was He?? Of course, our Lord Jesus Christ! who was born under the law (Gal. 4:4).. and One of the great laws of God is to "love God above all things for He is a jealous God" (Deut 20:3-5). Since, Lord Jesus Christ was in the form of men while on earth, He gave respect and honor to the throne He left in Heaven (God the Father), which is also another example He left for us (humans) to give glory to God just what He did when He was in the flesh. So, let us not confused ourselves why He's calling God the Father (His position before He left His throne in heaven) because during His time on earth, He was just a man (like us) and was even called the Son of God. But these titles are only applicable to Him during His time on earth, when He ascended to heaven, He returned to His original position which God the Father (John 16:28). If we consider God the Son and God the Father as two beings then we became liars for what is written "there's ONLY ONE God in Heaven."
Actually, there's a perfect example written in the Bible, one of the disciples who wants to see the Father that our Lord Jesus Christ was always talking about. Please read on John 14:8-9, Philip said, "Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us." But Jesus answered: "Don't you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, 'Show us the Father'?" We can see clearly see here and understand that Jesus Christ is the Father for if not, He would't say the last line "How can you say, 'Show us the Father!" (meaning it's impossible what Philip is asking for) but instead He might reply like this.. "Philip, it's true that I have Father in heaven but you just wait a little while and soon you'll meet Him".
After reading this and still you don't understand, I urge you to pray to God and ask the knowledge and wisdom which He gives generously to all without finding fault. (James 1:5). God bless...
Well, for us to know the truth about the mystery of God (I Tim. 3:16), let's not forget what is written on the Bible that God IS ONLY ONE (Isa. 43:10-11, 44:8, 45:5, 21, 46:9). In Philippians 2:6-8 says that God humbled himself and take the form of man. Who was He?? Of course, our Lord Jesus Christ! who was born under the law (Gal. 4:4).. and One of the great laws of God is to "love God above all things for He is a jealous God" (Deut 20:3-5). Since, Lord Jesus Christ was in the form of men while on earth, He gave respect and honor to the throne He left in Heaven (God the Father), which is also another example He left for us (humans) to give glory to God just what He did when He was in the flesh. So, let us not confused ourselves why He's calling God the Father (His position before He left His throne in heaven) because during His time on earth, He was just a man (like us) and was even called the Son of God. But these titles are only applicable to Him during His time on earth, when He ascended to heaven, He returned to His original position which God the Father (John 16:28). If we consider God the Son and God the Father as two beings then we became liars for what is written "there's ONLY ONE God in Heaven."
Actually, there's a perfect example written in the Bible, one of the disciples who wants to see the Father that our Lord Jesus Christ was always talking about. Please read on John 14:8-9, Philip said, "Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us." But Jesus answered: "Don't you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, 'Show us the Father'?" We can see clearly see here and understand that Jesus Christ is the Father for if not, He would't say the last line "How can you say, 'Show us the Father!" (meaning it's impossible what Philip is asking for) but instead He might reply like this.. "Philip, it's true that I have Father in heaven but you just wait a little while and soon you'll meet Him".
After reading this and still you don't understand, I urge you to pray to God and ask the knowledge and wisdom which He gives generously to all without finding fault. (James 1:5). God bless...
1 comment:
Greetings Marlina
I suggest you have to think again about how Who is the Father?
Because without a doubt,
the Father is the only true GOD as identified by Jesus the Messiah,
the Son of the ONE GOD,
in John 17.3:
(John 17:1) These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, ...
(John 17:3) And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
Note, Jesus lifted up his eyes to heaven when addressing the Father.
Because that is where the ONE GOD, the Father, is and always has been, in Heaven!
Jesus the Son of GOD, identified his Father
as the only true GOD & the only GOD
[John 17.3, 5.44]
The only GOD, has never left His throne, and the only GOD is not a man!
[Num 23.19]
So Philippians 2:6-8 says nothing about the ONE GOD "humbling" himself?!?
Rather, these verses are about the man Christ Jesus,
[1 Tim 2.5]
the Son of the ONE GOD,
the Son of the Father
[2 John 3].
And note verse 11:
(Phil 2:11) And that every tongue should confess
that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.
Jesus began his existence in the womb of his mother; he was conceived by the power of the ONE GOD.
[Luke 1.35]
John 16.28 says nothing about Jesus returning to an original position;
rather, it speaks of Jesus going to the Father.
Big difference!!
Therefore Marlina,
on the subject of Phil 2.6-8
and "God the Son",
I recommend this video:
The Human Jesus
Take a couple of hours to watch it; and prayerfully it will aid you in your quest for truth.
Yours In Messiah
Adam Pastor
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