Is God male, female or both?

[Free]

You are comparing you, singular with God, Plural.

God is creator, you are a man that must construct something that has no life.

You are not making a realistic comparison.


JLB

The analogy is sufficient for what it is. There is only one God, just as there is only one allenwynne.

 

[JLB]

The analogy is sufficient for what it is. There is only one God, just as there is only one allenwynne.

Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness;

Let Us make!

In OUR image!

I hope that is clear!

JLB

 

[Free]

Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness;

Let Us make!

In OUR image!

I hope that is clear!

JLB

See my post #73 above. There is more to the context that you aren't taking into account.

 

[JLB]

See my post #73 above. There is more to the context that you aren't taking into account.

There is only one God, just as there is only one allenwynne.

This is the comment I am referring to.

My scripture says -

Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness;

Let Us make!

In OUR image!


With that said, I stand by my comment that says his comparison is not valid, because he singular is making something, as opposed to The Godhead making something.

JLB

 

[Free]

This is the comment I am referring to.

My scripture says -

Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness;

Let Us make!

In OUR image!


With that said, I stand by my comment that says his comparison is not valid, because he singular is making something, as opposed to The Godhead making something.

JLB

I'm not sure why you're not understanding, since my post is abundantly clear, but every Bible I've seen does't stop at verse 26 in Genesis 1.

 

[Kaliani]

Kaliani, you seem to be trying to make Christianity very confusing, which it is not.

Sincere apologies.

if we can't talk down to earth here, then i need to drop out and keep my mouth shut.

I think I need to do the same.

 

[By Grace]

Which is why I am willing to lend an ear to Christians when they share what they believe God has revealed.
Considering the point of view of CHRISTIANS results in idol worship?

HUH?

I understand what you say in the first sentence, but not in the second. Please clarify.

My point was that whenever we go off track from what is revealed in the Bible--that is what God revealed, we stray. That is why the Bible reigns supreme when it comes to Christians

 

[Kaliani]

Re: The Trinity

Yes and No. Women have hands, feet, head, hair, eyes, torso etc..
I would think Adam follows the form of God from what I read. (Figure of that of a man)

It's a new idea to me, I have never heard it anywhere but here. But ultimately, I think it is incorrect that Eve is any less made in God's image than Adam.

I consulted scripture, religious/scholarly articles on the subject, this thread and there seems to be no compelling evidence to support this idea.

 

[Free]

Re: The Trinity

Something to keep in mind is that there simply is no compelling reason to believe that our physical features have anything to do with being made in the image of God.

 

[By Grace]

Re: The Trinity

Something to keep in mind is that there simply is no compelling reason to believe that our physical features have anything to do with being made in the image of God.

Where is the rep button when you need it?

 

[By Grace]

Re: The Trinity

It's a new idea to me, I have never heard it anywhere but here. But ultimately, I think it is incorrect that Eve is any less made in God's image than Adam.

I consulted scripture, religious/scholarly articles on the subject, this thread and there seems to be no compelling evidence to support this idea.

You are therefore on the right track!

 

[Sparkey]

"We are not amused."
Even though Queen Victoria's use of the 'Royal We' is not biblical there are Scriptures in the old testament that employ that literary device. Absalom said to Ahithophel, "Give your counsel what we shall do" (2 Samuel 16:20). The context shows that he was seeking advice for himself yet he refers to himself as 'we' (see also Ezra 4:16-19)

In the resurrection, therefore, whose wife of the seven will she be? For they all had married her. But Jesus answered and said to them, "You are mistaken, not understanding the Scriptures nor the power of God. For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven." Mt 22:28-30

1 Cor. 2:9, 10: "But as it is written, Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for those who love him. But God has revealed them unto us by his Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God."

 

[JLB]

"We are not amused."
Even though Queen Victoria's use of the 'Royal We' is not biblical there are Scriptures in the old testament that employ that literary device. Absalom said to Ahithophel, "Give your counsel what we shall do" (2 Samuel 16:20). The context shows that he was seeking advice for himself yet he refers to himself as 'we' (see also Ezra 4:16-19)

In the resurrection, therefore, whose wife of the seven will she be? For they all had married her. But Jesus answered and said to them, "You are mistaken, not understanding the Scriptures nor the power of God. For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven." Mt 22:28-30

1 Cor. 2:9, 10: "But as it is written, Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for those who love him. But God has revealed them unto us by his Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God."

Paul says this is a great Mystery!

31 "For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh." 32 This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the church.


If this refers to Jesus Christ, who are the others this scripture refers to?


JLB

 

[Sparkey]

Paul says this is a great Mystery!

31 "For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh." 32 This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the church.


If this refers to Jesus Christ, who are the others this scripture refers to?


JLB

With regard to the topic, let me ask you, "What is the gender of the "one flesh" that the two become?"

 

[By Grace]

With regard to the topic, let me ask you, "What is the gender of the "one flesh" that the two become?"

This is a reference to the act of marriage, as well as a metaphor for the union we have in Christ and with each other.

Therefore you are comparing apples and lug nuts, and asking which has a gender? It is impossible to answer because it is not based on any similar properties

 

[JLB]

With regard to the topic, let me ask you, "What is the gender of the "one flesh" that the two become?"

Depends on the gender of the child the two have.


JLB

 

[Sparkey]

So you don't see the two becoming "one flesh" (in the eyes of God) as anything more than an euphemism for marriage and baby making? I would agree (if that's what you're saying) but that alone does not encompass the mystery that Paul spoke of and revealed. It is something that we (in our time in our earthly flesh) can only allude to through the Spiritual unity that comes with the Body (His Church) joining together in the Spirit of God. This can not be accomplished without following Jesus; it transcends what we can know physically, what science can measure, and includes the very plan and promise of God. 1 John 3:2

 

[JLB]

So you don't see the two becoming "one flesh" (in the eyes of God) as anything more than an euphemism for marriage and baby making? I would agree (if that's what you're saying) but that alone does not encompass the mystery that Paul spoke of and revealed. It is something that we (in our time in our earthly flesh) can only allude to through the Spiritual unity that comes with the Body (His Church) joining together in the Spirit of God. This can not be accomplished without following Jesus; it transcends what we can know physically, what science can measure, and includes the very plan and promise of God. 1 John 3:2

Thank you for your commentary. I answered your question.

Will you be so kind as to answer the question i have asked.

Paul says this is a great Mystery!

31 "For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh." 32 This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the church.


If this refers to Jesus Christ, who are the others this scripture refers to?


Thanks JLB

 

[Sparkey]

Thank you for your commentary. I answered your question.

Will you be so kind as to answer the question i have asked.

Paul says this is a great Mystery!

31 "For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh." 32 This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the church.


If this refers to Jesus Christ, who are the others this scripture refers to?


Thanks JLB

Sure, I can try.
You quoted Ephesians 5:31-32 and asked who, other than Jesus, does the Word of God refer to.

The first part of your quote comes from the 2nd Chapter of Genesis where we read, "And Adam said, This [is] now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh." The Apostle to the Gentiles quoted Genesis and revealed the mystery [in other words, the allegory behind the union of matrimony], saying that it refers to Christ and the Church.

Ephesians chapter 4 admonishes Christians to walk in unity, in peace and in harmony, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit. In chapter 5 and verse 25, Paul continues giving practical application telling husbands to love their wives [with self-sacrificing love], "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it. [Eph 5:25]. He is saying, "Hubby, you need to love your wife just like Jesus loves you, just like Jesus loves the church, that is, us." The first Adam gave something of himself (a rib) but the last Adam gave all of himself, giving everything for her. Not only are we to love our wives sacrificially, but also unconditionally. Jesus doesn't love the church IF they tithe, or IF they're good boys and girls, or IF they have morning devotions. There are no "IFs" in the love that Christ has for the Church, He loves us, period. Any husband who takes this Scripture at face value and says, "Okay, I'm gonna love my wife unconditionally and I'm going to lay down my life and give her my all," will not have a problem with her loving him submissively.

Ephesians 5:26-28 speaks of the promise. "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, that he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself."

 

[By Grace]

So you don't see the two becoming "one flesh" (in the eyes of God) as anything more than an euphemism for marriage and baby making? I would agree (if that's what you're saying) but that alone does not encompass the mystery that Paul spoke of and revealed. It is something that we (in our time in our earthly flesh) can only allude to through the Spiritual unity that comes with the Body (His Church) joining together in the Spirit of God. This can not be accomplished without following Jesus; it transcends what we can know physically, what science can measure, and includes the very plan and promise of God. 1 John 3:2

Iif you are replying to me, I request that you use the "reply with quote" function it makes q paragraph quote. if you do not want to do that, before you refer to something( eliminate the spaces) and go [ quote ] before the quote and [ /quote ] at the end of the quote.
You will get this as a result:

I love Jesus Christ