Re: ****** SPAM ***** Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1
In a message dated 10/29/2002 12:12:18 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: DAVEH: Though Jesus was 'God" prior to being exalted, he became exalted after he was resurrected and returned to his Father in Heaven. I am so confused If Jesus was an angel then how could he be God??? Laura
Re: ****** SPAM ***** Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1
Michael Douglas wrote: > >> DAVEH: If that is truly the case, then would you not think that our > >> Father in Heaven is a man? For does not the Bible testify that > >> Jesus is the "Son of man"? Yet many times I have been told (by > >> TTers included) that God is not a man. Using your method of > >> interpreting the Bible, Glenn, it would seem like God is obviously a > >> man. Do you disagree??? And when you answer, please bear in mind > >> that you said "If it CAN be taken literal it MUST be taken > >> literal." If you say God is not a man, then who am I to believe, > >> YOU or the Bible??? > >>Michael D: Dave H, I am interested in finding out how did God become a man, DAVEH: Assuming you are referring to God the Father: As man is, God once was is a popular LDS belief. If you are referring to God the Son: Jesus was created (born) as spirit in the pre-mortal existance as we were. He was a 'God' there due to the nature of his relationship with our Father in Heaven (Jesus being the firstborn of the spirits) and the work he was foreordained to do for his Father. and how did he become exalted to be God? DAVEH: Though Jesus was 'God" prior to being exalted, he became exalted after he was resurrected and returned to his Father in Heaven. I asked a couple of questions of you and Blainer yesterday to get a clear understanding of what LDS theology says about these things. I am picking up bits of answers as I read through the posts. Could you answer these for me? DAVEH: Sorry 'bout the delay, Michael. -- ~~~ Dave Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.langlitz.com ~~~
Re: ****** SPAM ***** Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Blainer) I have seen your posts and questions, but did not know what to say, as I am not sure where the doctrines are found--only that they are there. However, as I said to Laura, I think to seek to become like God is the highest form of worship. Some may choose to see this as blasphemy. But to me it is the ultimate worship, and the highest compliment one can pay God. DAVEH: I wouldn't think it blasphemy to think a son would become like his father. There are non LDS Christians who believe similarly (that it is mans' destiny to become like God), but it probably isn't a popular view to espouse. On the other hand, the most sure way to offend Him is to sin against His word and become like his arch-enemy, Satan. As he says, he is a Jealous God, and certainly wants us to emulate Him. He is offended when and if we worship false Gods, idols or the Devil, who seeks to supplant Him on His throne. Think about it. -- ~~~ Dave Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.langlitz.com ~~~ If you wish to receive things I find interesting, I maintain Five email lists... JOKESTER, OPINIONS, LDS, STUFF and MOTORCYCLE.
