When Christians refer to the Messiah, they are referring to Jesus who is also thought to be a divine person.
However, the original Jewish concept, found the Old Testament, reports the Messiah to be a national leader, but not divine himself.
When did Christians begin to consider Jesus to be divine and how did the concept of a divine Holy Ghost develop?
Who is the Messiah supposed to be?
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I've already read them. Unless you've changed them, I don't need to read them again.
I will note that you didn't address my post. Perhaps it is you that needs to read what you skipped and at least attempt to address it.
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Post #32
Yes I addressed your post. It seems that you disregarded everything I said in mine.Tcg wrote:I've already read them. Unless you've changed them, I don't need to read them again.
I will note that you didn't address my post. Perhaps it is you that needs to read what you skipped and at least attempt to address it.
Re: Jesus claims God is greater than he. Hence, not equal
Post #33Understand that you might believe. Believe that you might understand. –Augustine of Hippo
Many sons of God among the israelites
Post #34bjs posted:
Jeremiah 31:20
"Is Ephraim My dear son? Is he a delightful child? Indeed, as often as I have spoken against him, I certainly still remember him; Therefore My heart yearns for him; I will surely have mercy on him," declares the LORD.
Deuteronomy 14:1
"You are the sons of the LORD your God; you shall not cut yourselves nor shave your forehead for the sake of the dead.
Psalm 82:6
I said, "You are gods, And all of you are sons of the Most High.
There is no need to. It's already been addressed in scripture.If I have correctly understood what you were trying to say then the central issue is what it would mean for a first century Jew to claim to be the son of God. No, you have not addressed the central issue.
Jeremiah 31:20
"Is Ephraim My dear son? Is he a delightful child? Indeed, as often as I have spoken against him, I certainly still remember him; Therefore My heart yearns for him; I will surely have mercy on him," declares the LORD.
Deuteronomy 14:1
"You are the sons of the LORD your God; you shall not cut yourselves nor shave your forehead for the sake of the dead.
Psalm 82:6
I said, "You are gods, And all of you are sons of the Most High.
Aren't there many sons of God among the Israelites?
Post #35Jeremiah 31:20
"Is Ephraim My dear son? Is he a delightful child? Indeed, as often as I have spoken against him, I certainly still remember him; Therefore My heart yearns for him; I will surely have mercy on him," declares the LORD.
Deuteronomy 14:1
"You are the sons of the LORD your God; you shall not cut yourselves nor shave your forehead for the sake of the dead.
Psalm 82:6
I said, "You are gods, And all of you are sons of the Most High.
So obviously any first century Jew could make the same claim based on the word of God.
"Is Ephraim My dear son? Is he a delightful child? Indeed, as often as I have spoken against him, I certainly still remember him; Therefore My heart yearns for him; I will surely have mercy on him," declares the LORD.
Deuteronomy 14:1
"You are the sons of the LORD your God; you shall not cut yourselves nor shave your forehead for the sake of the dead.
Psalm 82:6
I said, "You are gods, And all of you are sons of the Most High.
So obviously any first century Jew could make the same claim based on the word of God.
