The bodies of the Trinity?

[enoch son]

Boy could I muddy the water here! I see no understanding at all. None of the above is the right answer to the poll. AND JESUS WAS AS WE ARE NOW A LITTLE LOWER THEN GOD (HEB. 2-7 ANGELS IS WRONG, READ THE PS.!).

 

[Starcrystal]

I had to go with #4 although I'm inclined to agree with the "none of the above" as well. the reason I voted #4 is because the Holy Spirit manifested in the form of a dove, then tongues of fire at pentecost. Jesus has taken on numerous "forms" or "bodies" ~ Theres a verse (Don't have it offhand) that says "Jesus appeared in another form to them." On the mount of Transfiguration Jesus took on a different appearance. In Revelation he appears in an awesome form, different yet from the others. And he walked the earth as a man, appearing no different than you or I.
Although Scripture states no man has seen God at any time (I'm presuming this means God in His totality and all glory) we do have Moses encounter of Gods "back parts", we have Ezekiel chapter 1, and Isaiah chapter 6, which while there are similarities, there are also differences.
I am not saying they are all the same person as Oneness believers say. I believe Father, Son, and Holy Spirit can manifest simultaneously as God wills it, such as at Jesus baptism, with the 3 manifesting what appears to be separately (Voice from heaven, dove descending, and Jesus in the water) but yet they are still One God.

 

[SpiritPsalmist]

It would appear, CharlesB, that the Messianic movement rejects the doctrine of the Trinity, then? But perhaps I have missunderstood your post.

I would appear that way, however, appearances are not always as they seem. If I have understood correctly from the little time I have spent in the Messianic forum, the Messianic believes there is ONE God. . .the same as you and I believe. God is Spirit. God was the Spirit in the human body of Yeshua. Holy Spirit is God in the believer and moves on the hearts of men to bring them to Yeshua. One God.

Charles, please correct me if I've worded that poorly.

 

[ShirChadash]

Nicely done IMO, Quaffer

 

[ninja]

I voted the first option but not really sure

 

[Anthony]

Boy could I muddy the water here! I see no understanding at all. None of the above is the right answer to the poll. AND JESUS WAS AS WE ARE NOW A LITTLE LOWER THEN GOD (HEB. 2-7 ANGELS IS WRONG, READ THE PS.!).

Jesus is lower than God? Lower than God the Father? what is lower

 

[enoch son]

I can only guess what is it means in Heb. 2-7. But the ver. "Word became flesh" come to mind.

 

[lorilou]

Enoch,
How do you get "a little lower than God" from that passage? In verse 9 it says He was made "a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death..."

"Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they." Heb. 1:4

How can Jesus be "lower than God"? He is God!

"For in Him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in Him, which is the head of all principality and power." Col. 2: 9-10
"For it pleased the Father that in Him should all fulness dwell." Col. 1:19

 

[lorilou]

In response to the "poll" I choose none of the above! To be brief, I basically believe God is a spirit who chose to die for all mankind's sins so He wrapped Himself in human flesh as Jesus, demonstrated His power on earth, and was crucified. He sent the Comforter or Holy Spirit to dwell with us and fill us because He must leave earth and go back to Heaven. He can reveal Himself any way He chooses and has proven that numerously in the Bible. And there is only one throne w/one God in heaven. (John 4:2) I think this is all that really matters. I don't waste my time with all the debating and theories on exactly what the Godhead consisted of in the beginning, while Jesus was on earth, etc. There are thousands of opinions. These are mysteries that will be revealed one day. For now, we have to accept by faith that God can be Father and Son simulatneously, be omnipresent and operate as the Holy Spirit on earth, yet dwell in heaven. He is Father, Son, and Spirit, yet He is one. Does it make sense? No. Will it one day? Yes.

 

[RevKidd]

D. None of the above.

God in His purest dinvine, omnipresent, omniscient, omnipotent form is spirit. His nature, therefore also allows him to be whatever he would want to be.

 

[enoch son]

Enoch,
How do you get "a little lower than God" from that passage? In verse 9 it says He was made "a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death..."

"Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they." Heb. 1:4

How can Jesus be "lower than God"? He is God!

"For in Him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in Him, which is the head of all principality and power." Col. 2: 9-10
"For it pleased the Father that in Him should all fulness dwell." Col. 1:19

The vers. is taken from Ps. 8-5,6 I think you need to read it and ask the monks who wrote it wrong in Heb. your question.