The Narrow Path Ministries

So, you say that when Jesus quoted the shema, he was thinking of 'neither of a "deitific nature" or "a person", but "two persons" ---- He and the Father in perfect unity. But you agree that the scribe thought that Jesus was speaking about the Father only as being the subject of the shema. If this be...

Sorry, women too! - (Initial post edited to add gender-inclusivity )

What (if any thing) are people required to understand about God?

Paidion, You didn't answer the question. I was asking you to show how your idea makes sense of the passage in question. When Jesus said: The first of all the commandments is: ‘Hear, O Israel, the LORD our God, the LORD is one . Is it your understanding that Jesus speaking of a deitific nature and no...

Paidion?

Paidion, My original question suggested that non-unitarian theology results in God being two in nature - thus invalidating the claim to monotheism. in response, you said that your understanding of God as a being a "deitific nature" stops you from reaching this conclusion. You were affirming that reg...

Would you say "God is greater then i?" Of course not but Christ had to say that because apparently it was'nt clear. I'm still baffled. Are you also saying that it was not clear that the Father is greater "all" and that Jesus had to say "My Father... is greater than all" ( John 10:29 )? Was Jesus sa...

Paidion, Your last post seemed to speak of God in a very scientific manner. It resembled how someone might speak of chemical substances and processes. To me, it's a very alien way of thinking about God. As I see it, the Scriptures overwhelmingly speaks of God in personal not scientific terms. He is ...

I agree with you Steve,

But I think it's at least a good thing that these guys are at least taking the warning passages seriously. I am also happy to see their focus on the communal nature of the New Covenant. I'd like to see whether there are any non-Calvinists who have a similar approach.

To the universlaists, is there any basic chronology for the restoration of all things? My understanding of the chronology of things to come is as follows: - At the coming of Messiah Jesus, all who are his at that point will be raised up and will rule with him for a thousand years. At the end of this...