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To: Grig; Claud

Since the evangelical definition of the trinity was not complete until nearly 400 years after the death of Christ, then the prophets and the apostles identified in the Bible are not Christians in that sense, either, since the “trinity” and its definition are not found in either the scriptures or in the writings of early Christian leaders.

Not to criticize . . . but I have noticed that some Christians are mixed up in who they pray to. Some say “Dear Father in Heaven” and end with “In Jesus’ Name we pray.” Some pray to Jesus but then they’re not sure how to end their prayer.

I have also noticed that no one ever prays to the Holy Ghost. “Dear Holy Ghost” and how would they end it?

Don’t you think it’s strange?


223 posted on 10/09/2007 9:06:26 PM PDT by Saundra Duffy (Romney Rocks!!!)
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To: Saundra Duffy
Saundra, The Bible, the Christ, and the Apostles quoted from say 'The Lord our God is one.' [Hear oh Israel, the Lord our God is One.] But you write, "Since the evangelical definition of the trinity was not complete until nearly 400 years after the death of Christ..." Saundra Duffy

His creative manifestation is the universe around you (see Romans 1). His Spirit moved upon 'the by Him created' substance that makes up the universe (see Genesis). He has taken a state a little lower than the angels, to redeem you who could not redeem yourself. Your denigration of Him by questioning His true nature is a most dangerous position to assume. Salvation comes in an instant ... you confess He is Messiah, the deliverer, and you need a deliverer, then your heart believes God raised Him from the dead to be your deliverer daily, alive in you.

When you play word games of His nature as simply and factually revealed in the writings of those He called for that purpose shortly after His ascension, you tempt retribution upon yourself. Why? How? Well, for almost 2000 years He has maintained the witness of Him via epistles written by those who had met Him personally. Please, Sister, consider the spirit that moves you now to defend Joseph Smith, a prven liar, adulterer, false prophet.

225 posted on 10/09/2007 9:29:20 PM PDT by MHGinTN (If you can read this, you've had life support. Defend life support for others in the womb.)
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