I thought so. Thanks, Tim.

Charity wrote:The Root of John the baptist is Elijah; born again of a woman same soul?***************************Charity, thank you for taking time to write such a thoughtful response. I confess, however, it is difficult for me to follow you completely. That is not your fault, but mine. I can see that you completely understand what you are…[Read more]

Tim, WJ, and Nick – good points, brothers, regarding the church, and denominations!

Nick – oh, my goodness! I had forgotten about the passage in Acts as it relates to Ps. 2. This is exciting. I'm going to study this tonight. Thank you so much!

Nick – I agree wholeheartedly with you. I was just curious about you, and wondered if you did belong to any set group. You answered the question beautifully. Thanks.

Charity wrote:A preserved seed replanted;**********************************I do not see this theology in the scriptures.My take on the Matt. passage is basically the same as my NIV notes, which read: As John the Baptist was not recognized and was killed; so Jesus would be rejected and killed.This sounds more likely to me, and relates better with…[Read more]

WJ wrote:Ps 2 is post ressurection.***************************WJ, thank you for adding this bit of insight according to your understanding. This helps me!

Nick wrote:Hi AP,The Biblical Unitarian view is that Christ is only a flesh \spirit man and all of their expositions are designed to come back to this conclusion. *********************************What type of Unitarian are you, Nick? That is, if you consider yourself to be a Unitarian (versus a Trinitarian, per se).Isaiah – If you are truly…[Read more]

Elijah was taken up to heaven in a chariotCharity wrote:Then born of woman to walk the earth againMat 17:12 But I say unto you, That Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them. Mat 17:13 Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of…[Read more]

Pr 30 is interesting, indeed. Although, it still could be prophetic. I will not so quickly dismiss it as such. Let me look into this further and get back to you with what I find Have a good night, Nick. Nice to chat with you.

I do not believe Philippians 2 is talking about a pre-existence. So in that regard, there is nothing for me to offer.

My NIV notes say: A royal psalm, it was originally composed for the coronation of Davidic kings, in the light of the Lord's covenant with David. Later, prophetic words….future redemption of his people through an exalted royal son of David…….

Charity, God bless you sister, but you have some interesting theology….Jesus has a Father, who is God. God provided the seed. Jesus is of the line of David, however it was not David's seed that created Jesus.

Nick,Since we are missing the point of God sending his Son into the world (and how did he do that? By sending his seed to Mary – right?) Or are you meaning to say that God did not provide the “seed” that was Jesus' origen – his source – his parent? Interesting…..Galations 3:16″The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The…[Read more]

Does this Psalm have a time frame attached to it that you are aware of? Is it not possible that this is referring to a future event? A future king of David? It is possible. And if it is possible, then it could be referring to the DAY when Jesus is begotten, could it not?

it seems according to Phil 2 that it was a deliberate choice to obey.*****************Nick, “….it seems…..” is not a very firm foundation to build on. I encourage you to have many passages that would seem to say the same thing before I claim this teaching. It “seems” to me that you are left guessing here; making presumptions, even. If it is…[Read more]

God can create alone, but he cannot “beget” alone. Are you saying that “only begotten” is really not the proper translation? I want to be clear.

Charity writes:Hi Not3in1Yes he has to be a first begotten Son to been the sent Son; God can’t send what he has not Got yet?**********************************Hi Charity, yes – this very idea has come up with Nick and we discussed it a while back…..God “sent” his seed into the world that became his Son. Not some pre-existing Son already with h…[Read more]

Hi David – I'm in WA State. I believe I will go tonight. I do not believe in denominations (any longer). The body of Christ is the church (where ever we gather). But these JW ladies have been open to hearing my faith and evidence for it. I just want to honor them by accepting their invitation. Some believe this would be wrong to accept their…[Read more]

Nick you wrote:The Son of God had to obey God and agree to come to save our foolish wicked butts.**********************Again, I ask you, where in scripture does it say that the pre-existent Son “agreed to come to earth….?”While it is true that God sent his Son, this in no way proves the above statement.Yes, of course asking questions are the way…[Read more]