Isaiah 6:1-8 presents a similar scene. God is surrounded by angels when Isaiah comes into their presence. There was one person sitting with the edges of His robe filling the temple and then Isaiah hears the Lord’s voice saying, “Whom should I send, and who will go for us?”. Jesus did not exist yet in any form except as logos.. a word in God's mouth or a predestined idea the like of Jeremiah where God says “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you; before you were born, I sanctified you; and I ordained you a prophet to the nations.”. God already knew how seed was going to crush the head of the serpent before the Son was begotten and even before the foundation of the world. This was the same time John speaks of in John 1:1-14 where the word was with God and the word was God through whom everything was created when God simply spoke and said " Let there be light..". The word that was life and life that was light. Jesus is the light if the world and is the life as well as the way and truth.
But in that same book of Isaiah the Trinity is found on one verse: “Come ye near unto me, hear ye this; I have not spoken in secret from the beginning; from the time that it was, there am I: and now the Lord GOD, and his Spirit, hath sent me.” Isaiah 48:16 KJV There are 3 distinctions being made here. Even back in Genesis when Sodom was destroyed, There were two distinctions about God made in one verse: “Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven;” Genesis 19:24 KJV The LORD rained fire upon Sodom from the LORD out of heaven. This scripture shows Jesus and the Father destroying Sodom and Gomorrah.
Man is created in God's image, man has a spirit, a soul ,and flesh body , these three beings make man, God, Jesus, the Holyspirit, all three are the trinity, all three are in agreement, with the word of God, man's body consist of three beings, spirit, soul, and body the flesh, all three are in agreement, all three function in agreement to live or be alive, the human body. if you remove one of these three from the human body, spirit, soul, or body, man doesn't exist, if anyone doesn't believe in the trinity father, son, Holyspirit, God in his triune existence, can't function, in man's life, man needs father, son, and Holyspirit, the trinity are three divine personalities that agree with the father, like a triangle all agree on the word of God.
Matthew 3:16, 17 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son,whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Three persons in one God: God the Father, God the Son and, God the Holy Spirit.
@@viclaron2937where is the part in that verse that says God is 3 persons? I’m aware he is omnipresent and is a spirit and I would think that an omnipresent spirit could be in Heaven while dwelling his body on earth. I also think if that same God could create our universe then it would not be hard for him to allow you to see his spirit descending from above? Not arguing just trying to understand! I wouldn’t consider myself either Trinitarian or oneness. I think that trying to ascribe terms that really aren’t present does nobody any good. I simply try to see the scripture for what it says! I’m aware I don’t know much! I am however submissive to the spirit and have experienced life changes that are miraculous. If God is an invisible spirit, and when you see Jesus you have seen that spirit be made visible then I think he is exactly what it says he is God in Human form. The Bible says that God is: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit not that God is: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. We as humans are Body, Soul and Spirit but that doesn’t make me 3 persons!
I agree with you that God is speaking to his divine council, inviting them to participate in the creation by observation of what he was about to do, and I’m a Trinitarian.
wait a minute God said "let us make" that is not God talking to the angels but God talking to a fellow creator(s) that is involved in creating man. Angels are not our creators and therefore this man and you are wrong. This is Yah speaking to the other creator(s). The others that are involved in creation are the Word and the Spirit, see Psa 33v5. Yet God says he made the heavens alone. This clearly means the many are one.
Powerful truth! Makes sense that man was the reflection having 3 distinct parts of One individual, not 3 persons” another thing that stood out to me was man was created male and female and the image of God was before the female was taken out of the man, male and female can be symbolic of that which impregnates and that which produces, as animals can also be male and female but not necessarily woman or man, it also could mean God has a more dominant side and also a more sensitive side, as we see the Holy Spirit manifestation of himself can be grieved and gentleness is a fruit of his spirit, God also has parts, there’s a such thing as parts of God, Moses saw the back parts of the One individual God, reflecting God’s image makes the most sense to me, God is spirit, man is spirit dwelling in a body, God has a soul, he said if anyone draws back from living by faith MY SOUL has no pleasure in him, man has a soul also, and God speaks Words, Man also speaks words” interesting Paul said if I pray in an unknown tongue my spirit prays and mind is unfruitful, so we have different parts of ourselves that can speak, Flesh or Spirit but same individual, God also has different functions of himself he can speak from, and if speak than also hear from, that can explain LET US” I know Pastor mentioned Isaiah 44 God created heaven by himself, but another even deeper is Isaiah 45:12 - he said he made earth and MAN ON it by himself” which is proof One individual God Created man” so the US is still within the same individual “ himself! Oneness always wins!
The Eternal Existence and Distinction between Father, Son and Spirit is evident in scripture. God is One in Compound Unity and Personality of Father, Son and Spirit. This is why John 14-16 and John 8 we see Plurality in God and many other scriptures that God is Truly One God.❤
I also believe that God was addressing the angels in Gen 1:26. And the reason I believe that is because after man sins, God makes the following statement: (Genesis 3:22 KJVS And the Lord God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever:) "Man is become as one of us, to know good and evil". And man only received the knowledge of good and evil after he ate of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. It becomes clear from this verse that those whom God is addressing had a knowledge of good and evil placed in them already without needing to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. And that could only be the angels. Because Lucifer tempted Eve but where did the iniquity come from in him? He was created with the knowledge of good and evil and the ability to choose. So I firmly believe that God was addressing the angels but He did the act of creation by Himself.
Thanks sir for enlightening us.Let us create man in our image, God is refering to Jesus Christ as son in view, Jesus Christ in the coming. Let us create man in our image, the Image of Jesus Christ because Jesus Christ is the image of the invisible God. Col 1:15 John 14:8-9 ...he that hath seen me hath seen the father..
John 1:1 says in the beginning was the word, and the word was was with and was god…the word, why didn’t Paul specify the “son” the word is the expression of God almighty. For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form. Col 2:9… there will be no gods formed before or after! Hope that helps friend. I would also say Elohim which a lot of trinitarians like to use to refer to a pluralistic God, it almost always in Hebrew is singular, if that’s not enough … there are more verses using singular nouns or pronouns. God bless
@@Brickbuilder87 Jesus and All Apostoles never taught Elohim, Yhwh, Jehovah, Yahweh, Adonai ect. Jesus said No one knows the Son except the Father and no one knows the Father except the Son AGAIN; Jesus said O righteous Father the World have not known you but I know you and this have known that you sent me Jn17: 25 Very Very Clear Verse JESUS SAID THE WORLD HAS NOT KNOWN GOD ALMIGHTY Where did Jesus teach ELOHIM, JEHOVAH, YAHWEH, ADONAI, Yhwh ect..? (26) And I have DECLARED TO THEM YOUR NAME and will declared it that the love with which you Love me may be in them and I in them JESUS DECLARED TO HIS DISCIPLES THE NAME OF THE FATHER John said this is the MESSAGE WHICH WE HAVE HEARD FROM HIM and Declare to you that GOD IS LIGHT and in him there is no Darkness ( 1jn1: 5) GOD IS LIGHT JESUS IS LIGHT JESUS SAID I AND MY FATHER ARE ONE
@@ralphowen3367except in John 1:18 😅😅 John 1:18 ESV [18] No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father’s side, he has made him known.
People may ask how can the Father and Son be the same person ? John said that "God is a Spirit no man has seen Him or can see Him". Why ? Because the Father is an invisible Spirit that can only been seen in a body. Just like us except that the Spirit of the Father is joined with the Spirit of the Son. God is Spirit/spirit, soul, in the glorified body of Jesus Christ. What did Jesus say, " If you have seen me then you have seen the Father". A " born of the Spirit" believer is now Spirit/spirit, soul, and body, just like our Father is.
Absolutely amazing to watch this display of flexibility to explain a very simple passage. The us in the verse is referring to the Deuteronomy 32:8, Psalms 82 and 89, and throughout the scripture. This is the Divine Counsel, not the Trinity.
So are you saying that Jesus has nothing to do with the Creation??? Colossians 1:15 The Son(Jesus) is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; ALL THINGS HAVE BEEN CREATED THROUGH HIM(JESUS) and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
The Divine council did not create heavens and earth, nor man… scripture teaches us GOD did alone & New Testament shows us how GOD DID THROUGH HIS SON. “hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;” Hebrews 1:2 KJV Deal with the texts.
Jesus said "I have come down from Heavan" Thus he lived before his human existance, Col 1 shows that "All things were Created ( By God the Father) through him. Thus quite logical to be in conversation with his Son who worked for him in creation! The same explaination can apply to Gen 11:7. Also Just as Queen Victoria said "We are not amused" The orginal Hebrew uses 'plural excellence rather than a numerical value when speaking of God.
Be Saved. Know the One True God (JESUS) & Obey the Gospel (Acts 2:38) Acts 2:38 -- "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." ☝🥰🙏
It wouldn’t make sense for God to say “let us make” and then say that He created everything by Himself unless He is referring to the Godhead. Also, the Bible doesn’t teach that we are made in the image of angels; yet that’s what you have to believe if you believe He was speaking to angels when He said “let us make”. Also, of course Jewish rabbis would only see one singular God. They don’t even believe in Jesus as the Son of God! That’s not the group you’d want helping you interpret the Bible when they deny Jesus Himself. And finally, Hebrews 1 gives us the clear explanation for why we see so many of the singular pronouns when God speaks. Hebrews 1:1-2 says “God who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, he has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed as heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds.
In Genesis 1, God could easily be talking to and about Adam and Eve since it is the only day He speaks to include someone else, the day He made His son and daughter (mankind).
I have never heard a good explanation for this but i am set on finding it. However i do not believe that it referring to the trinity. God is one, Jesus is the Father.
No brother, Jesus is NOT the Father Holy spirit is NOT Jesus Holy spirit is NOT the Father But The Father is God Jesus is God Holy spirit is God God is ONE in essence, and He is 3 persons
Greetings, Brothers! (CREATED IN THE IMAGE OF GOD: A PROPHESY FULFILLED IN THE INCARNATION) We worship a God who calls things that are not as though they were (Ezekial 12:25; Romans 4:17). It is written, "in the beginning, God created man in His own image" (Genesis 1:27). Yet "God is a Spirit" (John 4:24), without visible form (John 1:18; Colossians 1:15). Of Christ it is written, "He is the image of the invisible God" (Colossians 1:15). By drawing attention to the fact that God is invisible, this text highlights Christ as being the visible image of God. So, "let Us make man in Our image" (Genesis 1:26) was a prophesy pointing to the incarnation, when God Himself would take visible (human) form (Philippians 2:7). Because man was created a visible being, it was not possible for him to resemble his invisible creator, so God created man in the image that in the fulness of time He would fashion Himself into, so that in being so fashioned, the man that He had created in the beginning would bear that same image, thereby fulfilling the prophesy. Grace and Peace to you all -james
Regarding Gn 1:26: "And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness"... Angels don't have creative power in scripture. Furthermore, we are made in the image of God -- not in the image of angels. Therefore, this passage cannot be referring to angels, but only to God alone.
The very historical fact that the Jews take Genesis 1:26, Genesis 3:22, Genesis 11:7, Genesis 18:1-4, and Genesis 19:1 to mean the unity of one LORD (YHWH/JHVH) and the angels reveals this as the correct interpretation, as most of the Jews were the original Prophets (Amos 3:7) this explanation makes a lot more sense than the “Looking forward to time” explanation
It is telling when an opponent misrepresents the other side. The Trinity teaches that there is ONE GOD who exists eternally, distinctly and UNITED as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit sharing the same will, mind and being.
Some good ideas to think about, for sure. I have been mulling around something a bit different. It is always said that _"man"_ is both of the dust of the Earth, and of God. So in saying; _"Let us,"_ God is speaking to Creation... We too at times speak to inanimate objects...which is of course; just a way to formulate, to give voice, to our own thoughts. And yet, man is both of God and of this Earth... like all animals, beasts of the field, we are the image of nature, and yet also we are of the image of God. Anyway, as I stated, just a thought. Not even sure if I agree with it myself.
I'm apostolic, Acts 2:38. Been in church 45 years now. My first pastor always taught us Genesis 1:26 Let us make man... Was the church. In Ephesians 1:4 Paul said; According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world. In God's mind. And I can see that. Jesus is a Lamb slain before the foundation of the world. If God had that body to die on that cross, why couldn't God pick his people before the foundation of the world? Jesus is God manifest in the flesh.
Greetings, Brother! (CREATED IN THE IMAGE OF GOD: A PROPHESY FULFILLED IN THE INCARNATION) We worship a God who calls things that are not as though they were (Ezekial 12:25; Romans 4:17). It is written, "in the beginning, God created man in His own image" (Genesis 1:27). Yet "God is a Spirit" (John 4:24), without visible form (John 1:18; Colossians 1:15). Of Christ it is written, "He is the image of the invisible God" (Colossians 1:15). By drawing attention to the fact that God is invisible, this text highlights Christ as being the visible image of God. So, "let Us make man in Our image" (Genesis 1:26) was a prophesy pointing to the incarnation, when God Himself would take visible (human) form (Philippians 2:7). Because man was created a visible being, it was not possible for him to resemble his invisible creator, so God created man in the image that in the fulness of time He would fashion Himself into, so that in being so fashioned, the man that He had created in the beginning would bear that same image, thereby fulfilling the prophesy. Grace and Peace to you all -james
When Jesus came down from hevan he was a man like Adam he was no God man don’t forget that Jesus never did any miracles in till he was baptised then he got Gods spirt so he cud do all the miracles
YHWH/JHVH is Holy (Isaiah 40:25, Isaiah 43:3) a Spirit (John 4:24, 2Corinthians 3:17) the Father (Isaiah 9:6, Malachi 2:10, John 14:9) who took on flesh (Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6, Zechariah 12:10, Zechariah 13:6, Zechariah 14:9, Matthew 1:20-25, Luke 1:68, 1Timothy 3:16) Elohim/God (Father, Son, Holy Ghost, 1,197 other titles) describes one LORD (Jesus Christ) The very fact that The Jews Acknowledge Genesis 1:26, Genesis 3:22, Genesis 11:7, Genesis 18:1-4, Genesis 18:22, Genesis 19:1, Ephesians 1:11 to mean the unity of One LORD (YHWH/JHVH) proves this as the correct interpretation as the Jews were the Original Prophets
I believe he was talking to the Angels.. such as God used angels thur out old test,, and the Angels was the FIRST to bless Jesus, calling him God that they knew,, and also Angels come back with in in Judgement... as it was in beginning so shall it be at end..
@@sebastiancole7617 Oneness theology like tritheist theology isn't without error. There is meat but there are bones. Abiding in scripture alone is best.
Lk 3:22 And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. The Holy Ghost is one spirit. Jesus is another spirit. God is a spirit. Matt 3:16,17 Jesus is one spirit coming out the water. The Holy Spirit like a dove landed on Jesus. And from heaven God spoke. Gen 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. So according to their logic man married himself.
Bernard's analogy regarding man being made in the image of his Creator has a very big problem, which is founded on the very next verse: *Genesis 1:27* God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Further, in Genesis 5:2, God "created them male and female, and He blessed them and named *them* Adam (or 'Man') in the day when they were created." Yeah, you might want to rethink that analogy...
Because Jesus is The Word of God. The word is God. He was the first one born and everything was made by him. Even him being born of God he always was God. Always was, is and always will be.
Deut 18 18:19 And YHWH said to me, "What they have spoken is good. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers and I will put My words in his mouth and he shall speak to them all that I command him. And it a shall be that whoever will not hear My words which he speaks in My name I will require it of him." Acts 3:18-26 confirms this prophet is Jesus John 12:44-50 Jesus confirms he is the light and speaks only what his Father commands him to speak. Biblically, Jesus is not literally the Word, he comes as the Light to the world that John declares him to be in John 1:1. Hebrews 1:1-4 and Romans 1:1-4
I’m sorry! I’m a little slow. The future plan idea & the Devine Council theories are over my head and why do we care what the Jewish Rabbis think, they don’t even believe in Jesus, right?? When I read Gen 1:26 & 27, my thoughts are we are made in all of Him we are made in the image of The Father, the image of The Son, the image of The Holy Spirit! All of us is made in the image of all of Him. Can anyone help me understand better. Is my thought wrong??
How come that God the Father is talking to Christ after Christ Baptism? And the Holy Spirit Decending like a Dove. That is the manifestation of Trinity. That is the problem with Oneness Pentecostals, their Doctrine Attacks the Doctrine of Trinity in whicliyt them to the map of questionable group of evangelical Christian Groups.
You are correct. God the father sits on His throne and that's where He stays. The Son was present on earth in a human body. And the Spirit came down upon Him. Those are three individuals. All three are God, making them one. They share the same will, power and purpose completely. This person does not understand the Trinity.
Beautiful thoughts Sir @Dr Bernard but a word raises a question, "OUR" image" . If let US is God deliberating within himself, what of the "OUR" image? My approach to this is to look at(trace) it from the product(result) back to the reactant. Let's look at what was created, was it in the image of God alone or the image that God shares with some others(divine beings, angels)? What is the image of God in which man was created? Was it as flesh and blood or as spirit? We can from here understand if the "US" refers to God alone as you have explained or to angels or trinity(NB: I don't agree to Trinity) I believe God wasn't deliberating with anyone rather he was informing divine beings of his plan and because the man would be in their image hence the "US and OUR"
Having read the Old and New testament for years, I never could see the Oneness view, even though I was saved in a Oneness church. When the words of our Redeemer, Jesus, spoke, He always spoke lovingly of His and our Father in heaven. I have no theological education, nor am an intellectual with a doctorate, but the simple Word of God teaches me that the Son truly existed before the foundation of the world. If there is no true relational love between Father God and His only-begotten Son, how can we understand that love? God wanted us to see the sacrifice of Abraham in giving up his son Isaac on the altar, which was stopped; God wants us to knowhow painful itwas for Him to allow His Son to become a servant and endure the cross. God the Father allowed a Son He loved to die for us. Isn't thisthe crux of the gospel?
I'm not sure if you fully understand the Oneness of the Godhead judging by your statement. It sounds like you believe in God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Ghost, which equals 3 different beings and is false doctrine. Christ is our Father in Creation, the Son in Redemption and the Holy Ghost in experience, and all 3 "titles" make up one God who is Jesus Christ. Isaiah 9:6 proclaims that Christ is our everlasting "Father" and the mighty God. If there were 3 God's than I'm curious to know what the names of the Father & Holy Ghost are because "Father" & "Holy Ghost" are not names, but rather titles in which God manifests himself to us. The Bible gives us the name Jesus Christ because there's only one God and there is no other name given among men whereby we must be saved. The Jews are monotheistic and have it right, but they get it wrong by rejecting Christ as God Almighty. When we get to heaven, there will be only one sitting on the throne and that one will be Christ Almighty.
Matthew 3:16, 17 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son,whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Three persons in one God: God the Father, God the Son and, God the Holy Spirit.
No where does the Bible refer to the “God the father, God the son and God the Holy Spirit”. The trinitarians made that up from their own surmising, certainly not from scripture. The Bible does call Jesus the son of God for which the Jews sought to kill him because they understood that for him to say he was the son of God he was making himself equal with or of the same nature as God.
Amen. Genesis 1:26 is a prophetic language. God is already including the then future Christ in His plan to make man in His own image. God is still creating/working on man until this day, because we are not yet fully transformed in His own image. We are not perfect yet, but when we are already in Heaven in a glorified body, then that will only be the time that the Creation of Man is finally complete (in His own image).
Read Mark 10:6. Jesus states that God, singular, made them male and female. Jesus did not say....we created them male amd female. One God, pure and simple.
So are we going to ignore the next verse that says, "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them."
The same way tou would explain Hebrews chapter 10 I think . To Jesus " the throne is yours o God forever and ever ". So Jesus is God right there and the throne is his forever. Not for a week , not for a month before he gives it over to another. Forever. Because Jesus is the almighty
1 John 2:22 “Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.” This verse has a second part that most overlook. Antichrist not only denies that Jesus is the Christ but he also denies the Father and the Son. To deny that Jesus really is God's son is far worse than the trinity error. In fact the Bible says that we must believe this to be saved. Oneness teaches that the son is the same person as the father. That is to say that he isn't God's son but only is a different mode of God. This may lead to damnation and is very serious. Jesus is truly God's only begotten Son. He was with the father before the world began and God sent him. He has always been and always will be God's son.
Waiting for a little bit of honesty. He has no idea, and neither do any of us. He has an idea of what would not be challenging, but rather supportive of his faith system, and so he speaks!
John : 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. Joh 5:17 But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work. Jesus Is Equal with God Joh 5:18 Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God. The Authority of the Son Joh 5:19 Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise. Joh 5:20 For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater works than these, that ye may marvel. Joh 5:21 For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will. Joh 5:22 For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son: Philippians 2: 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Colossians 1:15-20 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. The Rider on a White Horse Rev 19:11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. Rev 19:12 His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. Rev 19:13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.
God made man in his own image Angel did not do any creating But they did watch him Angel look after what God creates Let us make man in our image Humans were made In God's image Man does have body soul spirit but one God made man
Yes. Trinitarian doctrine is not derived from the plural language in Gen 1. God was speaking to the members of His divine council. However, the Spirit did show up at Creation, one distinct from God. Genesis 1:1-2 ESV [1] In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. [2] The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 😅🎉
The Truth is SIMPLE. Why He uses words like ‘probably’, meaning that there is a possibility of another meaning. If one says “let’s see…” and is talking to himself, what he MEANT to say was “let ME see…”, since he is taking to himself and not to someone else. A clear and more simple explanation is that according to Colossians 1:15 is that Jesus was God’s first creation. Jesus is not a co-creator but creation was created through him and for him. He was given the parts by God to “assemble” but did not create these parts…
The 'angels' analogy (Gen. 1:26) isn't convincing to me. While it's good to get a Rabbi's view, it's better to allow the Holy Spirit to teach us. It would be better to say "I don't know, or I don't understand this verse in scripture' and study it for ourselves. Maybe the Lord purposely requires us to search like the Bereans or perhaps He wishes us to accept it by faith, not really knowing who the "We" are. I personally believe the"we" is God and the Word (Jesus Christ); "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" (John 1:1). The Word was 'with God'. Could this be the 'we'?
Another consideration is God is speaking to/about Adam and Eve, the only time God speaks to someone else during the creation account is when He's making His son and daughter(mankind).
Something else to consider about the Word. Deut 18 18:19 And YHWH said to me, "What they have spoken is good. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers and I will put My words in his mouth and he shall speak to them all that I command him. And it shall be that whoever will not hear My words which he speaks in My name I will require it of him. Acts 3:18-26 confirms this Jesus John 12:44-50 Jesus confirms it.
God bride is the holy spirit ( helper ) that is the reason sinning against the holy spirit is unforgivable. It is also why you are a person with asoul ( made in God s image )
Will you address john 16:13 in a video? I know the word authority isnt in the greek, but it still says the spirit will not speak on His own Then it says He will not speak of himself, and it says the spirit will speak whatever He hears. The context seems to say that this speaking and hearing goes on after Jesus’ ascension. There is a distinction between the one hearing and the one He’s hearing from. Seems to suggest a distinction of persons Verses 12 and 14 indicates that it is Jesus who is telling the spirit what to say. I have read your book on it. You seem to indicate that somehow john 16:13 is talking about a distinction between the Spirit of God in action in the believers life and the mind of God. That the Spirit of God will never act outside of the mind of God on its own to give individual believers their own authority apart from God to create their own doctrine or teaching. I am not sure where you get that from the text Is there a better explanation of John 16:13?
Actually this scripture puts trinitarians in a bad position. The Bible says God is a spirit (singular) not spirits. Are you implying The spirit in John 16:13 is different from the God the father as a spirit? 🤔
Wo, wo wait a minute, Did not the Father bring forth the Son from his inner bossom? In John 1:1 says the Word was God and was with God, that makes two or two essence of God. Colossians 1 says that Jesus the Word created ALL THINGS that would include Adam, the Angels....etc. And the Colossians again in verse 9-10 says "IN Christ ALL THE fullness of the deity lives in bodily form and it continues to say Christ is the head of EVERY POWER AND AUTHORITY....that means he's over the Father's AUTHORITY. The point is that God is Jesus and the Father are one . To be the EXACT representation of the Father would mean the Son/Word is the percice being of the Father making him Father/God. If their is only one God then the Father and Son are the one God .
"The COUNSEL of His own will". With angels having being created, them being spirit beings and watching the Father work. Think of a tv show for a chef. He or she will say, as they proceed to do all the work, "let us get started" or something along those lines. This is to say, we are now together on this journey that I am undertaking but by virtue of you being here, we are undertaking together.
It seems more likely in Genesis 1:26 that YHWH was speaking to and about Adam and Eve whom He made and then they continue on making mankind in their image good made. YHWH never speaks in plurality on any other day.... Only when making His son(s) and daughter(s). And the tower of babel plurality does make sense that He's speaking to those existing in heaven already, the angels.
There is only One Throne in heaven: Rev 4:2 KJ2000 And immediately I was in the spirit; and, behold, A throne was set in heaven, and ONE sat on the throne.
@@fabyan17 Yet, in Revelation 3:21 Jesus says: To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.
This has confused the Jews and refuse to believe that is what it says. Remember the first 5 books have been written by Moses and I believe he was given certain mysteries of God. You must remember he saw the back of God through a cleft of a rock. So Moses had a clear idea of the Holy Spirit and about the Word whom we refer to as Jesus. It is possible all three were present when they created the universe.
Very simple... Deu 6:4 "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is 'echâd/ one LORD." *One* not 3. Again... Gen.1:22,23 :and he took 'echâd/ one of his ribs... made he a woman. Not 3 women. Christians today are Polytheists, "many Gods," not 'echâd/ one God. The Living God in Deu.6:4 told us plainly that as the Hebrews were slaves in Egypt, they had 430 years of education in Polytheism, and now God set the record straight once and for all. Furthermore, the "us" of "our image" in Gen.1:26 and beyond, speaks of the holy angels as they witnessed the Creation of all things, angels are made like us in appearence, else there are many Gods, which there are not. Now, ask of these Polytheists... "To whom do you pray?"
He did distinguished Himself but here is why as in Philippians 2:7. He took the form of man , a servant although He was still God. God in His fullness cannot accept humiliation as Jesus did when He was on earth but the flesh can. But when He went up He takes His Full glory. Colossians 2:9 the Fullness of God dwells in Jesus Christ but in bodily form because He was on earth. 1 Corinthians 15:27 For He has put everything under His feet ... it is clear that He is excepted, who did put all things under His feet. Here, The Father is excluded because the Son cannot be higher than the Father since the Son of God is His manifestation in the flesh. If you read 1Jn 3:2 and 1 Corinthians 13:12, although the perfections and the glory of His nature ,the riches of His grace and goodness displayed in Jesus Christ Paul and John say, when we see Him face to face we will see the comprehensive glorious nature when He sits on His throne after the salvation mission is completed, judgement is passed on satan and death. So we and even the Apostles haven't seen the true essence of God who is JESUS CHRIST on earth.
" the father and I are one " - * he who has seen me has seen the father also ". And " since before Abraham I AM " a direct claim to be the Almighty from My Sinai.
@@FantasyVisualsin John, Jesus says we are one like they are one. In context it doesn't mean one person it means one in purpose. And 'I AM' is not saying I am YHWH. It's simply saying 'that's me' or 'I am he'. A blind man makes that same 'I am' claim, so did Judas, Peter and Paul. Ego eimi does not mean someone is calling themselves YHWH, it means 'I exist'. And it was transcribed in all caps to make it seem like Jesus is calling himself God.... Remember Jesus warning, woe to the scribes'
John 1: 1-3 " In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was WITH God, and the Word was God. v2 " HE was in the beginning WITH God V3 "all things were made through HIM and without HIM was not anything made that was made" John 17:5 " and now Father glorify me in THY own presence WITH THE GLORY WHICH i HAD WITH THEE BEFORE THE WORLD WAS MADE". 17:1-2 " glorify THY SON that the Son may glorify Thee". v8 " thou didst send me" v11 " I am COMING TO THEE ......that they may be ONE, even as we are one". How were the apostles ONE LIKE THE FATHER AND THE SON? v13" now I am coming to Thee" v18 " Thou didst send me into the world". Heb 9:24 " For Christ has entered, not in a sanctuary .......but into heaven itself, NOW TO APPEAR IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD ON OUR BEHALF." Hebrews 1:2-3 " but in the last days he has spoken through his Son....through whom he created the world . He reflects the glory of God...." Sounds like me that the US in Genesis 1:26 refers to at least Jesus and God the Father, Jesus was WITH HIM before the foundation of the world. And in Genesis 1:1 we have the Spirit, " the Spirit of God was moving over the waters......we have God the Father, Son and HS. As far as ONE goes, read John 17: 21-23 " that they may be ONE , even as thou, Father, art in Me, and I in Thee, that they may ALSO BE IN US......THAT THEY BE ONE EVEN AS WE ARE ONE....THAT THEY MAY BECOME PERFECTLY ONE". Not that hard to understand and they work real hard to make it fit what they believe. I accept what John Says, "the Word was WITH GOD" IN THE BEGINNING that would be Genesis1:1
I love Bro. Bernard's clear, simple, non-confrontational, matter-of-fact approach to explaining biblical principles.
Amen
Its agreed God is Personal in Father, Son and Spirit and is One God.❤
Isaiah 6:1-8 presents a similar scene. God is surrounded by angels when Isaiah comes into their presence. There was one person sitting with the edges of His robe filling the temple and then Isaiah hears the Lord’s voice saying, “Whom should I send, and who will go for us?”. Jesus did not exist yet in any form except as logos.. a word in God's mouth or a predestined idea the like of Jeremiah where God says “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you; before you were born, I sanctified you; and I ordained you a prophet to the nations.”. God already knew how seed was going to crush the head of the serpent before the Son was begotten and even before the foundation of the world. This was the same time John speaks of in John 1:1-14 where the word was with God and the word was God through whom everything was created when God simply spoke and said " Let there be light..". The word that was life and life that was light. Jesus is the light if the world and is the life as well as the way and truth.
Correct. Did Jeremiah literally exist before he was born?
Trinitarians refuse to answer this or can't
But in that same book of Isaiah the Trinity is found on one verse:
“Come ye near unto me, hear ye this; I have not spoken in secret from the beginning; from the time that it was, there am I: and now the Lord GOD, and his Spirit, hath sent me.”
Isaiah 48:16 KJV
There are 3 distinctions being made here. Even back in Genesis when Sodom was destroyed, There were two distinctions about God made in one verse:
“Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven;”
Genesis 19:24 KJV
The LORD rained fire upon Sodom from the LORD out of heaven. This scripture shows Jesus and the Father destroying Sodom and Gomorrah.
@@Post-Tribwhat do you mean by this question? I’m genuinely curious
Man is created in God's image, man has a spirit, a soul ,and flesh body , these three beings make man, God, Jesus, the Holyspirit, all three are the trinity, all three are in agreement, with the word of God, man's body consist of three beings, spirit, soul, and body the flesh, all three are in agreement, all three function in agreement to live or be alive, the human body. if you remove one of these three from the human body, spirit, soul, or body, man doesn't exist, if anyone doesn't believe in the trinity father, son, Holyspirit, God in his triune existence, can't function, in man's life, man needs father, son, and Holyspirit, the trinity are three divine personalities that agree with the father, like a triangle all agree on the word of God.
That's good! I just got deeper in my knowledge of the Oneness of God, thanks Brother Bernard!
Matthew 3:16, 17
As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son,whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”
Three persons in one God: God the Father, God the Son and, God the Holy Spirit.
@@viclaron2937where is the part in that verse that says God is 3 persons? I’m aware he is omnipresent and is a spirit and I would think that an omnipresent spirit could be in Heaven while dwelling his body on earth. I also think if that same God could create our universe then it would not be hard for him to allow you to see his spirit descending from above? Not arguing just trying to understand! I wouldn’t consider myself either Trinitarian or oneness. I think that trying to ascribe terms that really aren’t present does nobody any good. I simply try to see the scripture for what it says! I’m aware I don’t know much! I am however submissive to the spirit and have experienced life changes that are miraculous. If God is an invisible spirit, and when you see Jesus you have seen that spirit be made visible then I think he is exactly what it says he is God in Human form. The Bible says that God is: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit not that God is: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. We as humans are Body, Soul and Spirit but that doesn’t make me 3 persons!
God bless you more Sir David
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I agree with you that God is speaking to his divine council, inviting them to participate in the creation by observation of what he was about to do, and I’m a Trinitarian.
So who was he talking to?
Thank you, Bishop 🙏🏽. Spot on. Perfectly articulated. Sound doctrine 📖
wait a minute God said "let us make" that is not God talking to the angels but God talking to a fellow creator(s) that is involved in creating man. Angels are not our creators and therefore this man and you are wrong. This is Yah speaking to the other creator(s). The others that are involved in creation are the Word and the Spirit, see Psa 33v5. Yet God says he made the heavens alone. This clearly means the many are one.
Powerful truth! Makes sense that man was the reflection having 3 distinct parts of One individual, not 3 persons” another thing that stood out to me was man was created male and female and the image of God was before the female was taken out of the man, male and female can be symbolic of that which impregnates and that which produces, as animals can also be male and female but not necessarily woman or man, it also could mean God has a more dominant side and also a more sensitive side, as we see the Holy Spirit manifestation of himself can be grieved and gentleness is a fruit of his spirit, God also has parts, there’s a such thing as parts of God, Moses saw the back parts of the One individual God, reflecting God’s image makes the most sense to me, God is spirit, man is spirit dwelling in a body, God has a soul, he said if anyone draws back from living by faith MY SOUL has no pleasure in him, man has a soul also, and God speaks Words, Man also speaks words” interesting Paul said if I pray in an unknown tongue my spirit prays and mind is unfruitful, so we have different parts of ourselves that can speak, Flesh or Spirit but same individual, God also has different functions of himself he can speak from, and if speak than also hear from, that can explain LET US” I know Pastor mentioned Isaiah 44 God created heaven by himself, but another even deeper is Isaiah 45:12 - he said he made earth and MAN ON it by himself” which is proof One individual God Created man” so the US is still within the same individual “ himself! Oneness always wins!
No it doesn’t
The Eternal Existence and Distinction between Father, Son and Spirit is evident in scripture. God is One in Compound Unity and Personality of Father, Son and Spirit. This is why John 14-16 and John 8 we see Plurality in God and many other scriptures that God is Truly One God.❤
I also believe that God was addressing the angels in Gen 1:26. And the reason I believe that is because after man sins, God makes the following statement:
(Genesis 3:22 KJVS
And the Lord God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever:)
"Man is become as one of us, to know good and evil". And man only received the knowledge of good and evil after he ate of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
It becomes clear from this verse that those whom God is addressing had a knowledge of good and evil placed in them already without needing to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
And that could only be the angels. Because Lucifer tempted Eve but where did the iniquity come from in him? He was created with the knowledge of good and evil and the ability to choose.
So I firmly believe that God was addressing the angels but He did the act of creation by Himself.
God bless contemporary ministry in these hard times
Thanks sir for enlightening us.Let us create man in our image,
God is refering to Jesus Christ as son in view, Jesus Christ in the coming. Let
us create man in our image, the Image of Jesus Christ because Jesus Christ is the image of the invisible God. Col 1:15
John 14:8-9 ...he that hath seen me hath seen the father..
I am From Indonesia, I am Oneness
Thank you Mr Bernads
John 17:5NLT Jesus speaking to the Father says bring me into the glory We shared before the world began!
John 1:1 says in the beginning was the word, and the word was was with and was god…the word, why didn’t Paul specify the “son” the word is the expression of God almighty. For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form. Col 2:9… there will be no gods formed before or after! Hope that helps friend. I would also say Elohim which a lot of trinitarians like to use to refer to a pluralistic God, it almost always in Hebrew is singular, if that’s not enough … there are more verses using singular nouns or pronouns. God bless
Seeing that God shares His glory with no other, the Spirit and the Word are none other than He.
@@Brickbuilder87
Jesus and All Apostoles never taught Elohim, Yhwh, Jehovah, Yahweh, Adonai ect.
Jesus said No one knows the Son except the Father and no one knows the Father except the Son
AGAIN;
Jesus said O righteous Father the World have not known you but I know you and this have known that you sent me Jn17: 25
Very Very Clear Verse
JESUS SAID THE WORLD HAS NOT KNOWN GOD ALMIGHTY
Where did Jesus teach ELOHIM, JEHOVAH, YAHWEH, ADONAI, Yhwh ect..?
(26) And I have DECLARED TO THEM YOUR NAME and will declared it that the love with which you Love me may be in them and I in them
JESUS DECLARED TO HIS DISCIPLES THE NAME OF THE FATHER
John said this is the MESSAGE WHICH WE HAVE HEARD FROM HIM and Declare to you that GOD IS LIGHT and in him there is no Darkness ( 1jn1: 5)
GOD IS LIGHT
JESUS IS LIGHT
JESUS SAID I AND MY FATHER ARE ONE
@@ralphowen3367except in John 1:18 😅😅
John 1:18 ESV
[18] No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father’s side, he has made him known.
Still the same, the word speaking himself, in Genesis, God was speaking to his abilities of his creations.
People may ask how can the Father and Son be the same person ? John said that "God is a Spirit no man has seen Him or can see Him". Why ? Because the Father is an invisible Spirit that can only been seen in a body. Just like us except that the Spirit of the Father is joined with the Spirit of the Son. God is Spirit/spirit, soul, in the glorified body of Jesus Christ. What did Jesus say, " If you have seen me then you have seen the Father".
A " born of the Spirit" believer is now Spirit/spirit, soul, and body, just like our Father is.
For JESUS is the FATHER, the holyspirt in the flesh.
Ok, as long as you realize there is one Spirit which God is--II Cor. 3:17.
These are awesome thank you!
Yes right answer from you servant of God
Absolutely amazing to watch this display of flexibility to explain a very simple passage. The us in the verse is referring to the Deuteronomy 32:8, Psalms 82 and 89, and throughout the scripture. This is the Divine Counsel, not the Trinity.
So someone can’t have a council within their self without being multiple persons or having multiple personality syndrome?
So are you saying that Jesus has nothing to do with the Creation???
Colossians 1:15 The Son(Jesus) is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; ALL THINGS HAVE BEEN CREATED THROUGH HIM(JESUS) and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
The Divine council did not create heavens and earth, nor man… scripture teaches us GOD did alone & New Testament shows us how GOD DID THROUGH HIS SON.
“hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;”
Hebrews 1:2 KJV
Deal with the texts.
I do not see God speaking within Himself inDe. 32:8, but I do in Gen. 8:21.
@@TheBatman777 Yes God can speak to Himself Spirit to Soul.
I love these videos! & love Pastor Bernard’s answering questions that I have been asking myself and now I have found an answer.
Jesus said "I have come down from Heavan" Thus he lived before his human existance, Col 1 shows that "All things were Created ( By God the Father) through him. Thus quite logical to be in conversation with his Son who worked for him in creation! The same explaination can apply to Gen 11:7. Also Just as Queen Victoria said "We are not amused" The orginal Hebrew uses 'plural excellence rather than a numerical value when speaking of God.
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Acts 2:38 -- "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."
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It wouldn’t make sense for God to say “let us make” and then say that He created everything by Himself unless He is referring to the Godhead.
Also, the Bible doesn’t teach that we are made in the image of angels; yet that’s what you have to believe if you believe He was speaking to angels when He said “let us make”.
Also, of course Jewish rabbis would only see one singular God. They don’t even believe in Jesus as the Son of God! That’s not the group you’d want helping you interpret the Bible when they deny Jesus Himself.
And finally, Hebrews 1 gives us the clear explanation for why we see so many of the singular pronouns when God speaks. Hebrews 1:1-2 says “God who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, he has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed as heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds.
In Genesis 1, God could easily be talking to and about Adam and Eve since it is the only day He speaks to include someone else, the day He made His son and daughter (mankind).
I have never heard a good explanation for this but i am set on finding it. However i do not believe that it referring to the trinity. God is one, Jesus is the Father.
No brother,
Jesus is NOT the Father
Holy spirit is NOT Jesus
Holy spirit is NOT the Father
But
The Father is God
Jesus is God
Holy spirit is God
God is ONE in essence, and He is 3 persons
*_Beautiful!_* Great wisdom and discernment.
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Greetings, Brothers!
(CREATED IN THE IMAGE OF GOD: A PROPHESY FULFILLED IN THE INCARNATION)
We worship a God who calls things that are not as though they were (Ezekial 12:25; Romans 4:17).
It is written, "in the beginning, God created man in His own image" (Genesis 1:27).
Yet "God is a Spirit" (John 4:24), without visible form (John 1:18; Colossians 1:15).
Of Christ it is written, "He is the image of the invisible God" (Colossians 1:15).
By drawing attention to the fact that God is invisible, this text highlights Christ as being the visible image of God.
So, "let Us make man in Our image" (Genesis 1:26) was a prophesy pointing to the incarnation, when God Himself would take visible (human) form (Philippians 2:7).
Because man was created a visible being, it was not possible for him to resemble his invisible creator, so God created man in the image that in the fulness of time He would fashion Himself into, so that in being so fashioned, the man that He had created in the beginning would bear that same image, thereby fulfilling the prophesy.
Grace and Peace to you all
-james
Regarding Gn 1:26: "And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness"...
Angels don't have creative power in scripture. Furthermore, we are made in the image of God -- not in the image of angels. Therefore, this passage cannot be referring to angels, but only to God alone.
nice clear and new explanation . Blessings.
Amen! it really helps me in understanding our doctrine...
The very historical fact that the Jews take Genesis 1:26, Genesis 3:22, Genesis 11:7, Genesis 18:1-4, and Genesis 19:1 to mean the unity of one LORD (YHWH/JHVH) and the angels reveals this as the correct interpretation, as most of the Jews were the original Prophets (Amos 3:7)
this explanation makes a lot more sense than the “Looking forward to time” explanation
Please explain the “Looking to forward in time” explanation. Is this in reference to the trinity?
It is telling when an opponent misrepresents the other side. The Trinity teaches that there is ONE GOD who exists eternally, distinctly and UNITED as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit sharing the same will, mind and being.
Sin son tres personas divinas y distintas no es Un solo Dios, entiendanlo amigos, usen la lógica.
It's vdo really help me nd clear my all Funda related Genesis 1:26
God was really changing hats quickly at the baptism of Jesus
Some good ideas to think about, for sure. I have been mulling around something a bit different. It is always said that _"man"_ is both of the dust of the Earth, and of God. So in saying; _"Let us,"_ God is speaking to Creation... We too at times speak to inanimate objects...which is of course; just a way to formulate, to give voice, to our own thoughts. And yet, man is both of God and of this Earth... like all animals, beasts of the field, we are the image of nature, and yet also we are of the image of God.
Anyway, as I stated, just a thought. Not even sure if I agree with it myself.
I'm apostolic, Acts 2:38. Been in church 45 years now. My first pastor always taught us Genesis 1:26 Let us make man...
Was the church. In Ephesians 1:4 Paul said; According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world.
In God's mind. And I can see that. Jesus is a Lamb slain before the foundation of the world. If God had that body to die on that cross, why couldn't God pick his people before the foundation of the world?
Jesus is God manifest in the flesh.
Greetings, Brother!
(CREATED IN THE IMAGE OF GOD: A PROPHESY FULFILLED IN THE INCARNATION)
We worship a God who calls things that are not as though they were (Ezekial 12:25; Romans 4:17).
It is written, "in the beginning, God created man in His own image" (Genesis 1:27).
Yet "God is a Spirit" (John 4:24), without visible form (John 1:18; Colossians 1:15).
Of Christ it is written, "He is the image of the invisible God" (Colossians 1:15).
By drawing attention to the fact that God is invisible, this text highlights Christ as being the visible image of God.
So, "let Us make man in Our image" (Genesis 1:26) was a prophesy pointing to the incarnation, when God Himself would take visible (human) form (Philippians 2:7).
Because man was created a visible being, it was not possible for him to resemble his invisible creator, so God created man in the image that in the fulness of time He would fashion Himself into, so that in being so fashioned, the man that He had created in the beginning would bear that same image, thereby fulfilling the prophesy.
Grace and Peace to you all
-james
When Jesus came down from hevan he was a man like Adam he was no God man don’t forget that Jesus never did any miracles in till he was baptised then he got Gods spirt so he cud do all the miracles
That's a powerful analogy
Thanks for this upload. So is God God, Jesus and Holy ghost at the same time?
God is Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
His Name: Jesus.
God is a Spirit. God is Holy. God dwelled in the flesh body of Christ. Jesus Christ is God in the flesh.
YHWH/JHVH is Holy (Isaiah 40:25, Isaiah 43:3) a Spirit (John 4:24, 2Corinthians 3:17) the Father (Isaiah 9:6, Malachi 2:10, John 14:9) who took on flesh (Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6, Zechariah 12:10, Zechariah 13:6, Zechariah 14:9, Matthew 1:20-25, Luke 1:68, 1Timothy 3:16)
Elohim/God (Father, Son, Holy Ghost, 1,197 other titles) describes one LORD (Jesus Christ)
The very fact that The Jews Acknowledge Genesis 1:26, Genesis 3:22, Genesis 11:7, Genesis 18:1-4, Genesis 18:22, Genesis 19:1, Ephesians 1:11 to mean the unity of One LORD (YHWH/JHVH) proves this as the correct interpretation as the Jews were the Original Prophets
Amos 3:7: Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. (See 1Timothy 3:16)
This makes a lot more sense then the “looking forward to time” explanation
Isaiah 44:24 is the best explanation. I like the Jewish view that he was speaking to the angels.
How are we as angels
Angels did not create with God, so it is not the angels.
Yes. That's the best explanation. The angels.
I believe he was talking to the Angels.. such as God used angels thur out old test,, and the Angels was the FIRST to bless Jesus, calling him God that they knew,, and also Angels come back with in in Judgement... as it was in beginning so shall it be at end..
Yes, we see God speaking and declaring to angels his purpose often times in scripture. They act on his behalf and God is credited.
I agree.. clear and perfect explanation
How does be only have 9K subscribers?!
Because there are more trinitarians out there than us oneness folk.
Also wondering 🤔
@@johnw2026 that’s why the Bible says narrow is the way to heaven and wide is the way to destruction
@@sebastiancole7617 Oneness theology like tritheist theology isn't without error. There is meat but there are bones. Abiding in scripture alone is best.
Amen.
Lk 3:22 And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. The Holy Ghost is one spirit. Jesus is another spirit. God is a spirit. Matt 3:16,17 Jesus is one spirit coming out the water. The Holy Spirit like a dove landed on Jesus. And from heaven God spoke.
Gen 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. So according to their logic man married himself.
Thank you for these golden nuggets!
Bernard's analogy regarding man being made in the image of his Creator has a very big problem, which is founded on the very next verse:
*Genesis 1:27*
God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.
Further, in Genesis 5:2, God "created them male and female, and He blessed them and named *them* Adam (or 'Man') in the day when they were created." Yeah, you might want to rethink that analogy...
Because Jesus is The Word of God. The word is God. He was the first one born and everything was made by him. Even him being born of God he always was God. Always was, is and always will be.
Deut 18 18:19
And YHWH said to me, "What they have spoken is good. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers and I will put My words in his mouth and he shall speak to them all that I command him. And it a shall be that whoever will not hear My words which he speaks in My name I will require it of him."
Acts 3:18-26 confirms this prophet is Jesus
John 12:44-50 Jesus confirms he is the light and speaks only what his Father commands him to speak.
Biblically, Jesus is not literally the Word, he comes as the Light to the world that John declares him to be in John 1:1.
Hebrews 1:1-4 and Romans 1:1-4
I’m sorry! I’m a little slow. The future plan idea & the Devine Council theories are over my head and why do we care what the Jewish Rabbis think, they don’t even believe in Jesus, right?? When I read Gen 1:26 & 27, my thoughts are we are made in all of Him we are made in the image of The Father, the image of The Son, the image of The Holy Spirit! All of us is made in the image of all of Him. Can anyone help me understand better. Is my thought wrong??
How come that God the Father is talking to Christ after Christ Baptism? And the Holy Spirit Decending like a Dove. That is the manifestation of Trinity. That is the problem with Oneness Pentecostals, their Doctrine Attacks the Doctrine of Trinity in whicliyt them to the map of questionable group of evangelical Christian Groups.
You are correct. God the father sits on His throne and that's where He stays. The Son was present on earth in a human body. And the Spirit came down upon Him. Those are three individuals. All three are God, making them one. They share the same will, power and purpose completely. This person does not understand the Trinity.
Beautiful thoughts Sir @Dr Bernard but a word raises a question, "OUR" image" . If let US is God deliberating within himself, what of the "OUR" image?
My approach to this is to look at(trace) it from the product(result) back to the reactant.
Let's look at what was created, was it in the image of God alone or the image that God shares with some others(divine beings, angels)?
What is the image of God in which man was created? Was it as flesh and blood or as spirit?
We can from here understand if the "US" refers to God alone as you have explained or to angels or trinity(NB: I don't agree to Trinity)
I believe God wasn't deliberating with anyone rather he was informing divine beings of his plan and because the man would be in their image hence the "US and OUR"
Wish someone would answer this im oneness but these explanations r weak
Love your explation
Having read the Old and New testament for years, I never could see the Oneness view, even though I was saved in a Oneness church. When the words of our Redeemer, Jesus, spoke, He always spoke lovingly of His and our Father in heaven. I have no theological education, nor am an intellectual with a doctorate, but the simple Word of God teaches me that the Son truly existed before the foundation of the world. If there is no true relational love between Father God and His only-begotten Son, how can we understand that love? God wanted us to see the sacrifice of Abraham in giving up his son Isaac on the altar, which was stopped; God wants us to knowhow painful itwas for Him to allow His Son to become a servant and endure the cross. God the Father allowed a Son He loved to die for us. Isn't thisthe crux of the gospel?
I'm not sure if you fully understand the Oneness of the Godhead judging by your statement. It sounds like you believe in God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Ghost, which equals 3 different beings and is false doctrine. Christ is our Father in Creation, the Son in Redemption and the Holy Ghost in experience, and all 3 "titles" make up one God who is Jesus Christ. Isaiah 9:6 proclaims that Christ is our everlasting "Father" and the mighty God. If there were 3 God's than I'm curious to know what the names of the Father & Holy Ghost are because "Father" & "Holy Ghost" are not names, but rather titles in which God manifests himself to us. The Bible gives us the name Jesus Christ because there's only one God and there is no other name given among men whereby we must be saved. The Jews are monotheistic and have it right, but they get it wrong by rejecting Christ as God Almighty. When we get to heaven, there will be only one sitting on the throne and that one will be Christ Almighty.
@derekbaker777 you are the one who is not getting it clearly
Thank you!
For what?
There are also thousands of Plural not just a few cases as was presented in this video
Incredible
why do Christians not baptize by immersion
Matthew 3:16, 17
As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son,whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”
Three persons in one God: God the Father, God the Son and, God the Holy Spirit.
No where does the Bible refer to the “God the father, God the son and God the Holy Spirit”. The trinitarians made that up from their own surmising, certainly not from scripture. The Bible does call Jesus the son of God for which the Jews sought to kill him because they understood that for him to say he was the son of God he was making himself equal with or of the same nature as God.
Would you please explain Proverbs 8:22-36
The wisdom of God. Attribute personified.
Amen. Genesis 1:26 is a prophetic language. God is already including the then future Christ in His plan to make man in His own image.
God is still creating/working on man until this day, because we are not yet fully transformed in His own image.
We are not perfect yet, but when we are already in Heaven in a glorified body, then that will only be the time that the Creation of Man is finally complete (in His own image).
The God the Creator mentioned in Genesis is the first person in Trinity.
Dios es Uno, no hay espacios para otra personas divinas diferentes aparte del Único Dios que es Espíritu omnipresente
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Read Mark 10:6. Jesus states that God, singular, made them male and female. Jesus did not say....we created them male amd female. One God, pure and simple.
Do God chose us or we chose God?
We don’t find God…The Lord finds us!…
So are we going to ignore the next verse that says, "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them."
So how do you explain Jesus on the Right Hand of the Father God in Heaven, and that He would send us the Holy Spirit.
The same way tou would explain Hebrews chapter 10 I think . To Jesus " the throne is yours o God forever and ever ". So Jesus is God right there and the throne is his forever. Not for a week , not for a month before he gives it over to another. Forever. Because Jesus is the almighty
So confused,I see where the Bible says about ppl would reject the truth and move with things that sound good to the ear
if God manifested Himself through Jesus who was left in heaven when God was not there?
Do you believe God is omnipresent or do you believe in a God that is confined by time and space?
why do people have different opinins?
Yes sir! Annoited and Appointed only God can give you revelation of this. ( NOT MAN)
You are saying “Our image” when he’s talking to heavenly council, angels and heavenly beings. We are not made in the image of angels.
I agree with you. Neither do angels have creative power.
1 John 2:22
“Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.”
This verse has a second part that most overlook. Antichrist not only denies that Jesus is the Christ but he also denies the Father and the Son. To deny that Jesus really is God's son is far worse than the trinity error. In fact the Bible says that we must believe this to be saved. Oneness teaches that the son is the same person as the father. That is to say that he isn't God's son but only is a different mode of God. This may lead to damnation and is very serious. Jesus is truly God's only begotten Son. He was with the father before the world began and God sent him. He has always been and always will be God's son.
Interesante tema pero deberían tener traducción a español o subtítulos
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Waiting for a little bit of honesty. He has no idea, and neither do any of us. He has an idea of what would not be challenging, but rather supportive of his faith system, and so he speaks!
John : 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2 The same was in the beginning with God.
3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
Joh 5:17 But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.
Jesus Is Equal with God
Joh 5:18 Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath,
but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God.
The Authority of the Son
Joh 5:19 Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do:
for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.
Joh 5:20 For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater works than these, that ye may marvel.
Joh 5:21 For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will.
Joh 5:22 For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:
Philippians 2: 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Colossians 1:15-20 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and
that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead;
that in all things he might have the preeminence. For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; And, having made peace through the blood of his cross,
by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.
The Rider on a White Horse Rev 19:11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True,
and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. Rev 19:12 His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written,
that no man knew, but he himself. Rev 19:13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.
God consults His will…
God made man in his own image
Angel did not do any creating
But they did watch him
Angel look after what God creates
Let us make man in our image
Humans were made In God's image
Man does have body soul spirit but one God made man
Yes. Trinitarian doctrine is not derived from the plural language in Gen 1.
God was speaking to the members of His divine council.
However, the Spirit did show up at Creation, one distinct from God.
Genesis 1:1-2 ESV
[1] In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. [2] The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.
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God is Spirit.
The Truth is SIMPLE. Why
He uses words like ‘probably’, meaning that there is a possibility of another meaning. If one says “let’s see…” and is talking to himself, what he MEANT to say was “let ME see…”, since he is taking to himself and not to someone else. A clear and more simple explanation is that according to Colossians 1:15 is that Jesus was God’s first creation. Jesus is not a co-creator but creation was created through him and for him. He was given the parts by God to “assemble” but did not create these parts…
The 'angels' analogy (Gen. 1:26) isn't convincing to me. While it's good to get a Rabbi's view, it's better to allow the Holy Spirit to teach us. It would be better to say "I don't know, or I don't understand this verse in scripture' and study it for ourselves. Maybe the Lord purposely requires us to search like the Bereans or perhaps He wishes us to accept it by faith, not really knowing who the "We" are. I personally believe the"we" is God and the Word (Jesus Christ); "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" (John 1:1).
The Word was 'with God'. Could this be the 'we'?
Word is Logos. Yes, God's word was always with him. He spoke all things into existence even the creation of man. Gen 1::26-27.
Another consideration is God is speaking to/about Adam and Eve, the only time God speaks to someone else during the creation account is when He's making His son and daughter(mankind).
Something else to consider about the Word.
Deut 18 18:19
And YHWH said to me, "What they have spoken is good. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers and I will put My words in his mouth and he shall speak to them all that I command him. And it shall be that whoever will not hear My words which he speaks in My name I will require it of him.
Acts 3:18-26 confirms this Jesus
John 12:44-50 Jesus confirms it.
So he’s basically saying angels could have created humans? 😮
Y Creo Dios a su imagen. Dios es Uno. No tres dioses amigos trinitarios.
Is it possible, that in Genesis 1:26, GOD was speaking to HIS Bride?
Who is the bride of God that you are referring to here?
God bride is the holy spirit ( helper ) that is the reason sinning against the holy spirit is unforgivable. It is also why you are a person with asoul ( made in God s image )
Angel was presented during the creation of the world. God speaking to Angels
Will you address john 16:13 in a video?
I know the word authority isnt in the greek, but it still says the spirit will not speak on His own
Then it says He will not speak of himself,
and it says the spirit will speak whatever He hears. The context seems to say that this speaking and hearing goes on after Jesus’ ascension. There is a distinction between the one hearing and the one He’s hearing from. Seems to suggest a distinction of persons
Verses 12 and 14 indicates that it is Jesus who is telling the spirit what to say.
I have read your book on it. You seem to indicate that somehow john 16:13 is talking about a distinction between the Spirit of God in action in the believers life and the mind of God. That the Spirit of God will never act outside of the mind of God on its own to give individual believers their own authority apart from God to create their own doctrine or teaching. I am not sure where you get that from the text
Is there a better explanation of John 16:13?
Actually this scripture puts trinitarians in a bad position. The Bible says God is a spirit (singular) not spirits. Are you implying The spirit in John 16:13 is different from the God the father as a spirit? 🤔
@@revamp6612 can you elavorate how is jesus at the right hand of God ?and why?
@@mr6378 Luke 22:69
@@mr6378 at the right hand of God means the power of God. So basically Jesus holds all Power ( authority) both in heaven and earth.
@@mr6378 figurative speech. Means power
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Wo, wo wait a minute, Did not the Father bring forth the Son from his inner bossom? In John 1:1 says the Word was God and was with God, that makes two or two essence of God. Colossians 1 says that Jesus the Word created ALL THINGS that would include Adam, the Angels....etc. And the Colossians again in verse 9-10 says "IN Christ ALL THE fullness of the deity lives in bodily form and it continues to say Christ is the head of EVERY POWER AND AUTHORITY....that means he's over the Father's AUTHORITY. The point is that God is Jesus and the Father are one . To be the EXACT representation of the Father would mean the Son/Word is the percice being of the Father making him Father/God. If their is only one God then the Father and Son are the one God .
God wasn’t talking to himself. Jesus said glorify me with The glory I had with you before the world was
If God does all things in the council of his own will then he was not speaking to Angel's when He said "Let Us"
I think He was speaking to the light of 1:3, which was ready to do the creating.
"The COUNSEL of His own will". With angels having being created, them being spirit beings and watching the Father work. Think of a tv show for a chef. He or she will say, as they proceed to do all the work, "let us get started" or something along those lines. This is to say, we are now together on this journey that I am undertaking but by virtue of you being here, we are undertaking together.
Have you considered He's taking to and about Adam and Eve... It's the only day God actually talks to someone, the day He made His son and daughter.
No, the trinity is just one of many false doctrines taught by the "church". Do your own research.
If only God can create and the decree is "Let us" you can't ignore the clear evidence of two distinct persons
In other places God says "us" and he consults with his angels.
@@blazingtruth9408 Also who is the Angel of the Lord in Judges 2. How can he make a covenant with the Israelites if he is not God as well?
Y do ppl make things so complicated???
En Español por favor
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My thoughts exactly! 🤯😂
It seems more likely in Genesis 1:26 that YHWH was speaking to and about Adam and Eve whom He made and then they continue on making mankind in their image good made. YHWH never speaks in plurality on any other day.... Only when making His son(s) and daughter(s).
And the tower of babel plurality does make sense that He's speaking to those existing in heaven already, the angels.
LOL that doesnt make any sense at all
so how many thrones do we see in heaven ?
There is only One Throne in heaven:
Rev 4:2 KJ2000
And immediately I was in the spirit; and, behold, A throne was set in heaven, and ONE sat on the throne.
@@fabyan17 Yet, in Revelation 3:21 Jesus says: To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.
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This has confused the Jews and refuse to believe that is what it says. Remember the first 5 books have been written by Moses and I believe he was given certain mysteries of God. You must remember he saw the back of God through a cleft of a rock. So Moses had a clear idea of the Holy Spirit and about the Word whom we refer to as Jesus. It is possible all three were present when they created the universe.
Very simple... Deu 6:4 "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is 'echâd/ one LORD." *One* not 3. Again... Gen.1:22,23 :and he took 'echâd/ one of his ribs... made he a woman. Not 3 women. Christians today are Polytheists, "many Gods," not 'echâd/ one God. The Living God in Deu.6:4 told us plainly that as the Hebrews were slaves in Egypt, they had 430 years of education in Polytheism, and now God set the record straight once and for all. Furthermore, the "us" of "our image" in Gen.1:26 and beyond, speaks of the holy angels as they witnessed the Creation of all things, angels are made like us in appearence, else there are many Gods, which there are not. Now, ask of these Polytheists... "To whom do you pray?"
But Jesus distinguished himself from God and said they're two different people. John 14:28
He did distinguished Himself but here is why as in Philippians 2:7. He took the form of man , a servant although He was still God. God in His fullness cannot accept humiliation as Jesus did when He was on earth but the flesh can. But when He went up He takes His Full glory. Colossians 2:9 the Fullness of God dwells in Jesus Christ but in bodily form because He was on earth. 1 Corinthians 15:27 For He has put everything under His feet ... it is clear that He is excepted, who did put all things under His feet. Here, The Father is excluded because the Son cannot be higher than the Father since the Son of God is His manifestation in the flesh. If you read 1Jn 3:2 and 1 Corinthians 13:12, although the perfections and the glory of His nature ,the riches of His grace and goodness displayed in Jesus Christ Paul and John say, when we see Him face to face we will see the comprehensive glorious nature when He sits on His throne after the salvation mission is completed, judgement is passed on satan and death. So we and even the Apostles haven't seen the true essence of God who is JESUS CHRIST on earth.
" the father and I are one " - * he who has seen me has seen the father also ". And " since before Abraham I AM " a direct claim to be the Almighty from My Sinai.
@@FantasyVisualsin John, Jesus says we are one like they are one. In context it doesn't mean one person it means one in purpose.
And 'I AM' is not saying I am YHWH. It's simply saying 'that's me' or 'I am he'. A blind man makes that same 'I am' claim, so did Judas, Peter and Paul. Ego eimi does not mean someone is calling themselves YHWH, it means 'I exist'.
And it was transcribed in all caps to make it seem like Jesus is calling himself God.... Remember Jesus warning, woe to the scribes'
People who wants to claim this is the trinity, then why stop at 3? "Let us" could be 2, 10, or 20000000. hahahahah
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John 1: 1-3 " In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was WITH God, and the Word was God. v2 " HE was in the beginning WITH God V3 "all things were made through HIM and without HIM was not anything made that was made" John 17:5 " and now Father glorify me in THY own presence WITH THE GLORY WHICH i HAD WITH THEE BEFORE THE WORLD WAS MADE". 17:1-2 " glorify THY SON that the Son may glorify Thee". v8 " thou didst send me" v11 " I am COMING TO THEE ......that they may be ONE, even as we are one". How were the apostles ONE LIKE THE FATHER AND THE SON? v13" now I am coming to Thee" v18 " Thou didst send me into the world". Heb 9:24 " For Christ has entered, not in a sanctuary .......but into heaven itself, NOW TO APPEAR IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD ON OUR BEHALF." Hebrews 1:2-3 " but in the last days he has spoken through his Son....through whom he created the world . He reflects the glory of God...." Sounds like me that the US in Genesis 1:26 refers to at least Jesus and God the Father, Jesus was WITH HIM before the foundation of the world. And in Genesis 1:1 we have the Spirit, " the Spirit of God was moving over the waters......we have God the Father, Son and HS. As far as ONE goes, read John 17: 21-23 " that they may be ONE , even as thou, Father, art in Me, and I in Thee, that they may ALSO BE IN US......THAT THEY BE ONE EVEN AS WE ARE ONE....THAT THEY MAY BECOME PERFECTLY ONE". Not that hard to understand and they work real hard to make it fit what they believe. I accept what John Says, "the Word was WITH GOD" IN THE BEGINNING that would be Genesis1:1
Greetings, Brother!
And who was the Word?
Grace and Peace to you
-james
You did not explain well the Gen. 1-26