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Is Jesus God?

Katzpur

Not your average Mormon
I've already explained what I believe.
Yes, you have, and yes you have still not gotten around to the question I have asked you twice already and will now ask you a third time: Is each one fully God, independent of the others? Or do you need all three to have one God?

There is only ONE God. Yaweh, Jesus and the Holy Spirit are called God in the Bible. All are the one true God always, whether they are operating apart or separately. God is a title not a name.
I completely agree with that statement.

My statement, "God is a singular being who exists in a plural manner" makes a lot of sense.
To you, maybe. I think it would make a lot more sense to just say that the word "God" (which, I'm sure you'll agree, is a proper noun) is also a collective noun.

There are many things in nature which are singular in being but exist in a plural manner: protons, neutrons and electrons make up a single atom. A single drop of water can exist in three states, liquid, solid and vapor.
This is not a good example. For starters, a single drop of water is in no way, shape or form a plural word. Secondly, it water can exist in three states, as you said, but it cannot exist in these three states simultaneously. The water analogy simply doesn't work when it comes to the Trinity, because all three (Father, Son and Holy Ghost) exist simultaneously.

Whether you agree or not is up to you, but this is how I understand God.

I agree the word trinity is not in the Bible. I personally do not use the word except to say what I just said, which is the word trinity is not in the Bible.. However, I believe the concept is there.
That's fine. I believe the concept of three divine beings, perfectly united in will, purpose, mind and heart and known both individually and collectively as "God" is most certainly taught in the Bible. What I object to is not the use of the word "Trinity," but to the terminology used in some of the creeds. None of this terminology is biblically based or supported. These creeds were written by men with a foundation in Greek philosophical thought and who defined the God of the Bible in such a way that He could be considered legitimately "God" to the educated, non-Hebrew people of the fourth and fifth centuries.

One of the best evidences for God existing in a plural manner is Matthew 28:19
"...baptize them in the NAME of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit." It's name (singular) not names.
And that is exactly how Mormons baptize.

Did I read correctly from one of your posts that you believe Jesus is God?
You absolutely did. And in case you don't believe I'm being honest about my denomination's teachings, here's what "The Book of Mormon: says on the subject:

And he hath brought to pass the redemption of the world, whereby he that is found guiltless before him at the judgment day hath it given unto him to dwell in the presence of God in his kingdom, to sing ceaseless praises with the choirs above, unto the Father, and unto the Son, and unto the Holy Ghost, which are one God, in a state of happiness which hath no end.

And from "The Doctrine and Covenants," we have the words of Jesus Christ, speaking of His atoning sacrifice, and referring to himself as "God":

For behold, I, God, have suffered these things for all, that they might not suffer if they would repent; But if they would not repent they must suffer even as I; Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit—and would that I might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink— Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and I partook and finished my preparations unto the children of men.
 
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Domenic

Active Member
I am well aware of your deception and tactics.This is not my first time around the block.You are nothing more than a stumbling block.A thorn in my side if you will.First of allI am not a JW, and I do not collect hours.You have to be an unbaptized publisher in order to do that.Another thing,I cannot teach you for your mind is already made up and your behavior is bad.Your true nature is that of a person who likes to cause trouble and argue.I do not have time for you or your ways.Carry on now and go bother someone else.The grown ups are trying to talk here.Run along...............

Ps.You speak of my comment being "un -Christian."Lol.... That is a compliment coming from you buddy.You don't even know what the word means.When confronted with truth, they always attack the organization because they cannot answer correctly.


Your anger button seems to be pasted on the tip of your nose. If the Elders in your congregation could read the last post you addressed to me, they would not baptize you as a member of JW’s. You try to come across like you know the bible, and believe all other religions are false, and the one you study with, (JW’s) is the only true religion. What comes out of your mouth shows what is in your heart. Anger when confronted with truth is not a mark of Gods people. The members on this thread have treated you with respect, and you have given back disrespect. All peoples who believe in God are Gods people. If their religions are false, does not make the people false. God judges by heart condition. You should check your own before you start throwing stones.
 

Domenic

Active Member
Bible Student,
After thinking on your comments, you sound like an angry disfellowshiped (kicked out) JW. Your comments show you know far more than one having a Bible study with JW’s. You make all JW’s look bad. They are not. They are stuck in a cult and just don’t know it…but their heart conditions are good. It is people like you with anger who make them look bad.
 
Your anger button seems to be pasted on the tip of your nose. If the Elders in your congregation could read the last post you addressed to me, they would not baptize you as a member of JW’s. You try to come across like you know the bible, and believe all other religions are false, and the one you study with, (JW’s) is the only true religion. What comes out of your mouth shows what is in your heart. Anger when confronted with truth is not a mark of Gods people. The members on this thread have treated you with respect, and you have given back disrespect. All peoples who believe in God are Gods people. If their religions are false, does not make the people false. God judges by heart condition. You should check your own before you start throwing stones.

Your assumptions are all based on your own thoughts which are not true.You need to calm down and leave me alone already.I am not here to play games with people like you.You seem to love drama.Carry on now.
 
Bible Student,
After thinking on your comments, you sound like an angry disfellowshiped (kicked out) JW. Your comments show you know far more than one having a Bible study with JW’s. You make all JW’s look bad. They are not. They are stuck in a cult and just don’t know it…but their heart conditions are good. It is people like you with anger who make them look bad.
How can I be disfellowshipped if I am not even a JW? Angry? Lol... Nothing can be further from the truth.I just lost 27 lbs. and feel great.I have not been this happy in a long time.:D
 

Kolibri

Well-Known Member
Bible Student,
After thinking on your comments, you sound like an angry disfellowshiped (kicked out) JW. Your comments show you know far more than one having a Bible study with JW’s. You make all JW’s look bad. They are not. They are stuck in a cult and just don’t know it…but their heart conditions are good. It is people like you with anger who make them look bad.

I am a bit more naive than @Bible Student . I have not seen certain leading questions before and know where they will lead. I see @Bible Student as someone who doing all he can be to shrewd.

The shrewd one sees the danger and conceals himself,
But the inexperienced keep right on going and suffer the consequences. (or "penalty.")
- Proverbs 22:3; 27:12

Perhaps, @Domenic you were bringing up a point that has been brought up and then used, by these same angry people you referenced, to create a forum to spew their hate. I would not know. I am only familiar with a few of their common arguments.
 
Bible Student,
After thinking on your comments, you sound like an angry disfellowshiped (kicked out) JW. Your comments show you know far more than one having a Bible study with JW’s. You make all JW’s look bad. They are not. They are stuck in a cult and just don’t know it…but their heart conditions are good. It is people like you with anger who make them look bad.

I went back and took a look at what you are talking about.You approached me in post#100.In this post you tell me "You must be a JW?" and you go on to criticize the Jehovahs Witness organization fully.I replied with a funny video of a man laughing to show how I felt about your rude rant.I actually thought it was amusing.Where you get the idea that I am angry is beyond me.I have no clue as to what you are talking about.It seems you have made these things up in your head and are just lashing out.Maybe you are the angry one.Did you ever consider that? Read your own post.Go back and reread your comments.It appears you might be the angry one sir.
 
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Matthew 10:16 "I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.
 

katiemygirl

CHRISTIAN
"Katzpur, post: 4165007, member: 2540"]Yes, you have, and yes you have still not gotten around to the question I have asked you twice already and will now ask you a third time: Is each one fully God, independent of the others? Or do you need all three to have one God?
The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are NOT independent of one another. The Father is fully God. The Son is fully God. The Holy Spirit is fully God. They are the same yet distinct persons. They are the one true God.

I have answered your question to the best of my ability. You'll have to accept this, my third and LAST attempt to explain how I view God. I have been as honest as I know how to be. I have not intentionally avoided your question.
What I object to is not the use of the word "Trinity," but to the terminology used in some of the creeds. None of this terminology is biblically based or supported. These creeds were written by men with a foundation in Greek philosophical thought and who defined the God of the Bible in such a way that He could be considered legitimately "God" to the educated, non-Hebrew people of the fourth and fifth centuries.

I do not use ANY written creed of man. Neither does my congregation. I and they use the Bible only. I don't use the word "trinity" because it is not in the Bible. I really think when we go outside of the Bible to define Biblical things, we cause division, which leads to more denominations. If we stick to the Bible only, we have a much better chance of remaining united. I know that is off topic, but it is how I see it.

I am currently doing a daily read through the Bible in a year plan. My focus is to identify any Scriptures which speak to me personally, which reference the persons of God. As I said before, I don't pretend to fully comprehend the topic. I am still learning. I suspect I always will be.
 

lostwanderingsoul

Well-Known Member
The Bible says in John 1:12 "as many as received him, to them gave he the power to become the sons of God." The son of a dog is a dog, a son of a cat is a cat, so a son of God must be a God.
 
The Bible says in John 1:12 "as many as received him, to them gave he the power to become the sons of God." The son of a dog is a dog, a son of a cat is a cat, so a son of God must be a God.

God created Adam and Adam was not a God.

Luke 3:38 the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God.
 

katiemygirl

CHRISTIAN
According to the NWT, Jesus is the one who sent the angel to John in Revelation 1:1.

I agree this is what the verse says.

1 A revelation by Jesus Christ, which God gave him, to show his slaves the things that must shortly take place. And he sent his angel and presented it in signs through him to his slave John,"
(NWT)


According to the NWT, Revelation 22:16, it is Jesus who sent his angel.

I agree that this is what this verse says.

"I, Jesus, sent my angel to bear witness to you about these things for the congregations. I am the root and the offspring of David and the bright morning star."
(NWT)


According to NWT, Revelation 22:6, it is Jehovah who sent the angel.

I disagree with this.

6 He said to me: “These words are faithful and true; yes, Jehovah, the God who inspired the prophets, has sent his angel to show his slaves the things that must shortly take place. (NWT)


This is a contradiction. I disagree, not only because the name Jehovah is not found in any extant Greek manuscript, but it is a direct contradiction of Rev. 1:1 and Rev. 22:16.

Compare Revelation 22:6 in the NWT to the NASB rendering.

Revelation 22:6
And he said to me, "These words are faithful and true"; and the Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, sent His angel to show to His bond-servants the things which must soon take place. (NASB)


It is Jesus who is the Lord (kyrios), the God (ho Theos) of the spirits of the prophets according to the apostle John. It is Jesus who sent His angel, not Jehovah.

The NWT is not trustworthy!

This is just one more proof that Jesus is God!
 

Katzpur

Not your average Mormon
They are the same yet distinct persons.
Well that makes zero sense, but thanks for making the effort.

I do not use ANY written creed of man. Neither does my congregation. I and they use the Bible only. I don't use the word "trinity" because it is not in the Bible. I really think when we go outside of the Bible to define Biblical things, we cause division, which leads to more denominations. If we stick to the Bible only, we have a much better chance of remaining united. I know that is off topic, but it is how I see it.
30,000 denominations claim to use the Bible only.
 

katiemygirl

CHRISTIAN
Well that makes zero sense, but thanks for making the effort.
Do you believe the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are three separate Gods? Do you worship all three? Which of the three is the ONLY God the Bible speaks of? Is one greater than the other? Please do not refer me to a website. I'd like to know what you personally think.
 
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Katzpur

Not your average Mormon
Do you believe the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are three separate Gods?
They are physically separate and distinct from one another, but are perfectly united as "one" in will, purpose, mind and heart. Any of the three can be referred to as "God" individually. The three can also be referred to collectively as "God."

Do you worship all three?
Yes. Because together, they constitute the "Godhead" (most dictionaries show "God" as a synonym for "Godhead), it would be impossible to worship one of them and not the others.

Which of the three is the ONLY God the Bible speaks of?
All three are.

Is one greater than the other?
Jesus Christ himself said that the Father is greater than He. He said that the Father sent Him and that He does the will of the Father. He also said that only the Father knows the date of His Second Coming. So, I believe the Son will always consider himself subordinate to the Father. In terms of what makes them divine, they are equal. In other words, the Father is no more "godly" than the Son.

Please do not refer me to a website. I'd like to know what you personally think.
I never have yet.
 

katiemygirl

CHRISTIAN
They are physically separate and distinct from one another, but are perfectly united as "one" in will, purpose, mind and heart. Any of the three can be referred to as "God" individually. The three can also be referred to collectively as "God."

Yes. Because together, they constitute the "Godhead" (most dictionaries show "God" as a synonym for "Godhead), it would be impossible to worship one of them and not the others.

All three are.

Jesus Christ himself said that the Father is greater than He. He said that the Father sent Him and that He does the will of the Father. He also said that only the Father knows the date of His Second Coming. So, I believe the Son will always consider himself subordinate to the Father. In terms of what makes them divine, they are equal. In other words, the Father is no more "godly" than the Son.

I never have yet.
Let me know if I misrepresent what you believe.

You say there are three separate Gods. You worship three Gods.

Yet the Bible teaches repeatedly that there is only ONE God.

Which is correct, the Bible or you?

"Yahweh, He is God; there is no other besides Him." Deuteronomy 4:35

"Yahweh, He is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other." Deuteronomy 4:39

"Before Me there was no God formed, And there will be none after Me." Isaiah 43:10

"'I am the first and I am the last, And there is no God besides Me." Isaiah 44:6
 

Katzpur

Not your average Mormon
Okay, explain how I misrepresented you.

Either all three are one God, or all three are separate Gods. Which do you believe?
They are one God, but each one has the title of "God." I can be referring to any one of them as "God" when speaking of them individually, or I can be referring to all three of them as "God" when speaking of them collectively.
 
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