I can't do that. I am limited to what I did. I even went back today when I saw the confusion and put my edit in red. If people would read all of something before they leap with bared teeth on someone there wouldn't be a problem. Anyone who has read any posts of @Eleanor, would know that what is quoted and is in quotes, is not consistent with her beliefs.
Deut 19:
Eleanor said:
No. She did not say those things. She quoted them. If you can't see and acknowledge the difference, then I can see how you came up with such a messed up theology as what you espouse, not to mention why you come across as a frustrated antagonist.
Eleanor did not say that!! She was making a point but the words were not hers but Runningman's. The original post was edited to make that clear. It is marked in red. Below are Eleanor's words, refuting what Runningman said.
Every one has been notified of this. Everyone has the same post, those treating it like it is Eleanor's belief have had comments saying it was not. So why are you still acting like it is? Please take the argument up with the one who believes Jesus is not God. That would be Runningman.
Even Runningman admitted it was his words.
Now you see what speaking the truth will get you. They'll all turn on you.
Nope, it's as simple as what the plain text reveals for those interested in reading it.. Probably a course in critical thinking is needed?
Except they have not turned. . .they're defending and explaining me.
They were more like skeptical and in disbelief at first. After you explained yourself and I took ownership of that quote now they love you again.
That's a good demonstration of how you arrive at your view of Scripture. . .
He is saying exactly the same thing he said in John 1. Jesus is the Word of life, He was from the beginning, the very one they (the apostles) saw and touched, that He is eternal life and was with the Father and was revealed to them.
But did you notice that in 1 John 1:1-3 it says the Word of Life is an it? John is saying the Word is a thing. Yet John 1 the Word is a he. This is a big part of why I believe the Word isn't a literal person, but something being personified. I know few here will agree with it, but nevertheless there is a good case as to why this is.
Something that is being personified and that isn't literal, cannot be seen with our eyes, or touched with our hands. The "it" is what was revealed, not the person who was heard and touched.
It refers to the beginning of Jesus' ministry. Notice how "in the beginning" John said this was something they could see, hear, and touch. Were they there at the literal beginning of creation? Nope. This is referring to something that was revealed by Jesus 30 years after he was born.
You need to learn how to study the bible.
A shared title does not mean same person.
God the Father does not share title with anyone.
