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Actually, it was Theophilus who first gave us the term Trinity, and Tertullian used it later.
Speaking of Tertullian, please explain what he means by these quotes...
"Because God is in like manner a Father, and He is also a Judge; but He has not always been Father and Judge, merely on the...
No argument there. I am definitely a Trinitarian, but I also believe the Trinity as understood by the earliest interpretations of Scripture, in which the Father was "True God" or "Most High God," while His Son and Spirit were God because they were brought forth from the Father. They are God by...
I don't believe in creating doctrines out of an obscure passage. The whole of Scripture must be considered. So how would you explain these verses?
John 3:33-35 and John 5:43-44: Jesus refers to the Father as the “only God.”
John 17:3 – Only true God is Whom Jesus is talking to. (see also John...
There was certainly a different view of God prior to the 4th century. From the NT disciples up until just beyond the Nicean Creed, we see a belief of God that includes subordinationism. Basically the earliest writers of Christianity taught in the Father as "True God," while the Son and Spirit...
When you say we're not "under the law," it doesn't mean we don't still do (or not do) things required by the law. Jesus didn't come to abolish the law, but to fulfill it (Matt. 5:17). He explains further in that same passage to go beyond the law - don't just avoid murder - don't even hate. Don't...
There is no teacher who teaches everything correctly. John M. is no exception. I even look over my old sermons, and say, "Yikes! I used to teach THAT??!"
I have taught for years that hell (hades) is a current holding place until the final judgment. As we see in the parable of the rich man and...
Sounds like you're part of a good church, Blake. Sorry to hear there's not much in the way of mentoring. Sadly, this is the case with most churches and pastors. But you did say it was a big church. Most larger churches have a men's ministry. Does yours? Is it active?
Pete, I hear you about waiting until you are perfect. But the Bible is clear about laying hands (ordaining) a man too soon before he is ready. It says to test leaders before sending them out. I don't know Blake well enough to say, which is why I was asking him to consider mentoring. But...
I am willing to discuss this further, Blake - as much as you are willing. Since your story is similar to my own, I pray we can learn from each other. Maybe you will show me things I missed along the way. So feel free to ask questions or point out things I am not understanding.
My initial...
Blake, thanks for being so honest. I know your story because it is similar to my own.
Mentoring was a huge part of the culture in the days of the NT. The rabbinic model was to train young men (women trained young ladies) in character formation, education and right thinking. The Greeks sought...
Good questions, Blake. Before I answer, what are you referring to specifically? Are you sensing a call to be a pastor in an American church? Are you asking about a lay ministry? fyi - I don't like the distinctions between pastors and "lay" people. We're all ministers in the kingdom.
I can tell...
Sure, send the links. Does the study focus primarily on the role and activities of the Holy Spirit? Does it mention His origins at all?
Okay, I see where you got confused. When someone says Jack and Jill went to their house and apartment "respectively," it means Jack went to his house and Jill...
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