found 9 items matching Glad Tidings
Jesus Confirmed the Shema [3 pages]
by Sean Finnegan rated at 1.6 (6 votes so far)
[Fact 1] All Jews believe that God is one [Fact 2] Jesus is a Jew [Fact 3] Jesus explicitly confirmed that God is one [Conclusion] Followers of Jesus should believe God is one not three.
Is Jesus Both God and Man? [3 pages]
by Sean Finnegan rated at 1.6 (6 votes so far)
The dual nature of Jesus trick is used to get Trintarians out of trouble every time the Scripture conflicts with their theory. Yet, is it possible to be both God and Man at the same time? Is there such a thing as impersonal humanity? What does the Bible say?
Jesus Could have Sinned but Overcame [3 pages]
by Sean Finnegan rated at 1.4 (6 votes so far)
God cannot sin nor is He tempted with evil. Jesus was tempted by Satan but through his reliance on God and the Scriptures he overcame.
Elohim: What Does the Word God Mean? [3 pages]
by Sean Finnegan rated at 1.6 (7 votes so far)
It may be shocking to learn that the word 'God' was much more flexible at the time of the writing of the Bible than it is today. In fact, Moses, Satan, and the Judges of Israel were all given the divine title, yet no one felt the need to construct philosophically nuanced redefinitions of who God is.
Only the Father is God [3 pages]
by Sean Finnegan rated at 2.6 (10 votes so far)
According to John 17.3 & 1 Corinthians 8.6 there is only one God: the Father. This simple definition of God, although called heresy by most Christians, seems to be the most biblically accurate. Read this article to find out why.
God is Immortal, Jesus Died [3 pages]
by Sean Finnegan rated at 2.0 (7 votes so far)
By definition, immortality is the state of being not able to die. If God is immortal then He can't die. Yet Jesus had to die for the sins of the world. So if Jesus is God then he could not have really paid for the sins of the world, because he could not have really died.
Jesus has a God [3 pages]
by Sean Finnegan rated at 1.4 (6 votes so far)
Jesus says the words 'my God' several times in Scripture. Thus, Jesus has a God, one that He worships. If Jesus has a God, then can he be God? Does the Father ever call Jesus, 'my God?' Join Sean Finnegan as he surveys the texts in which Jesus says 'my God.'
Jesus had a Beginning [4 pages]
by Sean Finnegan rated at 1.0 (5 votes so far)
Did Jesus have a beginning? Has he always existed? Read this article to get an understanding of the 'begotten' texts. It may surprise you to discover that the Bible teaches.
Some Thoughts on Isaiah 9:6 [2 pages]
by Sean Finnegan rated at 1.0 (5 votes so far)
Many people have seen this verse as the proof-text of Jesus' divinity in the Old Testament. Even though this verse has traditionally been argued in this direction, Christian thinkers are now starting to break new ground by taking into consideration the historical context of the prophecy. One resource that has discovered a new understanding of this verse is the NET Bible (New English Translation). Remarkably this Trinitarian study Bible contains stunning insights into what Isaiah 9.6 is really saying.
books
These books, written by people from diverse backgrounds, express the simple truth that God is one. Some of them are more scholary while others are more autobiographical. In addition, a few of them are available to read online. If you would like more in depth treatment of christian monotheism, these books are the next step to take. Note: if you know of other books, not listed here, please leave us feedback.