Reading the Old Testament cannot be an "ersatz" for Jesus because, in the words of the famous 12th century Jewish rabbi Maimonides, Jesus of Nazareth [my emphasis]
I think XeniaSt is doing what so many Evangelicals doconfound Logos (translated in English as "Word") with the written word in the New Testament, i.e. the "Word" = "word."
XeniaSt, the Bible may be the word of God; however Logos is not the Word of [sic] God, but God, Word the God.
Unless, of course, in your messianic sect you believe (literally) that Christ is the "firstborn of all creation" (Colossians 1:15). Shalom!
Muchly appreciated, sir. My Greek knowledge approaches my ability to tolerate Chicago politics.
***The Jews who heard him did not think it was a “metaphor.”***
Indeed, many of His disciples walked out because of that ‘metaphor’.
***Unless, of course, in your messianic sect you believe (literally) that Christ is the “firstborn of all creation” (Colossians 1:15). Shalom!***
I had not considered that the Judaizers would think of jettisoning Trinitarin doctrine before. Xenia and I have debated recently, and I never had a passing thought that she was intimating subordinationism in those exchanges. Is this correct, Xenia?