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Explaining the Trinity (Part 2)
We live to give and forgive.
Think about what you don't know, but have a strong opinion about. We have opinions about people, places, and things, but know nothing about them. We can apply this to knowledge in Jesus. People who do not believe in Jesus try to tell believers about Him.
The members of the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) have equal power. God is pre-existent, co-existent, and self-existent.
Islam says that Jesus was created. No. Jesus upholds everything that He has created. No one is the Light but Jesus.
Christianity - Christians believe that Jesus died, was crucified and buried, and He rose.
Judaism Jews believe Jesus died, but did not rise from the dead. Some believe His body was stolen.
Islam - Muslims do not believe Jesus died or rose.
A direct quote from the Quran.
“We killed the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, the messenger of Allah.” But they neither killed nor crucified him—it was only made to appear so. Even those who argue for this ˹crucifixion˺ are in doubt. They have no knowledge whatsoever—only making assumptions. They certainly did not kill him. (Surah An-Nisa 4:157)
Some say that the Biblical text is corrupted by man. Does that apply just to the Bible, or could it apply to the Quran and other religious texts? Wouldn't you rather want to know what people who were actually present said during the lifetime of Jesus?
Jesus is found in the Torah (the foundational text of Judaism, comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible - Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy), Psalms, and the Prophets. Read Psalm 22 and Isaiah 53. What feeds you is what interests you.
Do not tell people how you feel; tell them what you know. Put your feelings aside. As believers, we have to pray. Not only for others, but for ourselves.
Galatians 3:1-14, 21-29
There are all kinds of opinions regarding Jesus. For instance, the Mormons believe:
The Godhead (Trinity): Unlike traditional Christianity, which views God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost as one substance or essence in a Trinity, Latter-day Saints believe they are three distinct, separate personages united perfectly in purpose and will. God the Father and Jesus Christ have physical bodies of flesh and bone, while the Holy Ghost is a personage of spirit.
Nature of Eternal Existence: Mainstream Christian theology teaches that Jesus is uncreated and eternal. Mormon theology views Jesus as a distinct created/begotten spirit being who progressed and attained godhood prior to the creation of the world.
We have to remember who we are in a world that does not worship God. Just believe in God. This is where everyone's journey begins.
Works-based religions: In theology, a "works-based" (or works-salvation) religion or belief system is one where achieving salvation, enlightenment, or favor with God requires human effort, moral deeds, rituals, or obedience to law rather than relying solely on divine grace.
In Christianity, if you live by the law, you are judged by the law. Wouldn't you want to be justified by faith?
