13 Jan 10
Orthodox view of...
The Person and Work of Christ
The Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, became man without ceasing to be God, having been conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary, in order that He might reveal God and redeem sinful man.
He accomplished our redemption through His spiritual death on the Cross as a substitutionary sacrifice.
Our redemption is made sure to us by His literal physical resurrection from the dead (John 1:1, 2, 14; Luke 1:35; Romans 3:24, 25; 4:25; I Peter 1:3-5).
The Lord Jesus Christ is now in heaven, exalted at the right hand of God, where, as the High Priest for His people, He fulfills the ministry of Representative, Intercessor, and Advocate (Hebrews 9:24; 7:25; Romans 8:34; I John 2:1, 2).
13 Jan 10
Originally posted by FreakyKBHIt's an elaborate mythology that Christians have built up over the personhood of Jesus which largely obscures the actual content of his teaching.
Orthodox view of...
The Person and Work of Christ
The Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, became man without ceasing to be God, having been conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary, in order that He might reveal God and redeem sinful man.
He accomplished our redemption through His spiritual death on the Cross as a substituti ...[text shortened]... y of Representative, Intercessor, and Advocate (Hebrews 9:24; 7:25; Romans 8:34; I John 2:1, 2).
13 Jan 10
Originally posted by rwingettobscures how? so the mythology built over how nice jesus was obscures the fact that he was nice and told us to do the same?
It's an elaborate mythology that Christians have built up over the personhood of Jesus which largely obscures the actual content of his teaching.
13 Jan 10
Originally posted by FreakyKBHyou have the begining and the end, the bit in the middle is his teachings in his time on earth
Orthodox view of...
The Person and Work of Christ
The Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, became man without ceasing to be God, having been conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary, in order that He might reveal God and redeem sinful man.
He accomplished our redemption through His spiritual death on the Cross as a substituti ...[text shortened]... y of Representative, Intercessor, and Advocate (Hebrews 9:24; 7:25; Romans 8:34; I John 2:1, 2).
13 Jan 10
Originally posted by FreakyKBHInterested. Shoot.
In various passages.
Interested, or just itching?
Plus some time ago I asked you (and you ignored) to shpw how this verse fits into your conclusion that Christ is God :
1Co 11:3 But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.
13 Jan 10
Originally posted by Rajk999If I ignored you, it was likely because the conversation wasn't going to be successfully resolved.
Interested. Shoot.
Plus some time ago I asked you (and you ignored) to shpw how this verse fits into your conclusion that Christ is God :
1Co 11:3 But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.
I'll answer your question with a question, if you don't mind too much. When a man and a woman are joined in marriage, are they considered one flesh?
13 Jan 10
Originally posted by FreakyKBHSo you ignore people who make points which you are unable to resolve. That suggests that your doctrine is weak.
If I ignored you, it was likely because the conversation wasn't going to be successfully resolved.
I'll answer your question with a question, if you don't mind too much. When a man and a woman are joined in marriage, are they considered one flesh?
When a man and a woman are married they are considered as one flesh in a figurative since as a married couple they have one purpose. They are not one flesh in the literal sense. They cannot be one person, they are still two distinct and separate entities.
The same with God and Christ. God is the head of Christ. They have one purpose and they are one in that sense but they cannot be one in the literal sense ie God is Christ and Christ is God. They are two separate and distinct entities.
Christ said he is one with the disciples. However he was still distinct and separate from his disciples.