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[Fernanda @FernandaSWilson]

@JMDeVito2 @SeattleGhost @LadyDemosthenes John 1:1 is one of the strongest reasons Christians throughout history have affirmed that Jesus is fully God, not just “of God” in a subordinate sense. That’s why the change stands out so clearly.

[Fernanda @FernandaSWilson]

@JMDeVito2 @SeattleGhost @LadyDemosthenes But from a biblical standpoint, we stick with what the manuscripts actually say, and what the grammar of the original Greek communicates: the eternal Word, Jesus was God. Next

[Fernanda @FernandaSWilson]

@JMDeVito2 @SeattleGhost @LadyDemosthenes It turns “the Word was God” into “the Son was of God” which imples the origin or belonging to, but not full identity as God. It also redefines “the Word” as essentially “the gospel” rather than the eternal Son Himself.
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[Fernanda @FernandaSWilson]

@JMDeVito2 @SeattleGhost @LadyDemosthenes recognize this as identifying the Word (Jesus) as fully sharing the divine nature with God the Father. He is God, not a lesser being or “a god.” It powerfully supports the deity of Christ right at the start of John’s Gospel. Next

[Fernanda @FernandaSWilson]

@DefiantBaptist

[Fernanda @FernandaSWilson]

@Thatbrian

[Fernanda @FernandaSWilson]

@SeattleGhost @LadyDemosthenes I have played it our more times than I can count. I don't like reruns.

[Fernanda @FernandaSWilson]

@SeattleGhost @LadyDemosthenes Ultimately, most Mormons won't find the traditional explanation satisfying, because they interpret the scriptures through the additional lens of the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and modern revelations, which teach a different understanding of God's nature.

[Fernanda @FernandaSWilson]

@Faustzme I have known many Mormons both in my family and as friends throughout the years and I will tell you this, unless they completely trust you, you have only met their representative ie; their public persona.

[Fernanda @FernandaSWilson]

@CraigOnan Your not.

[Fernanda @FernandaSWilson]

@Pastor_Gabe I tend to agree with you.

[Fernanda @FernandaSWilson]

@Faustzme Yes I remember my cousins wedding. Our whole family including her own parents were left out. Disgraceful.