Re: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

[Knpraise]

In a message dated 1/4/2005 10:57:31 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

(1) What exactly IS the difference between what you think about the Trinity due to your âEternal Sonâ dogma, (I also believe the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are eternal) and (2) What difference does it make, anyway? Izzy

Wasn't intentionally belittling  --   just having a little fun at your expence.   Sorry. 

I have been torn between the "Trinity" and the several manifestations of the Godhead  (the Counselor, the Prince of Peace, plus the Father , the Son and so on.)  so time for me to nail it down. 

So this is what I believe as of about ten minutes ago.    Based upon the reasoning in my statement  (good for me if not for anyone else),  Father, Son and Holy Spirit are terms that describe the relationship of God to Himself.   The Father is such, and eternally so, because He is the Great Originator (as David suggests) if for no other reason.   The Son is such because He is always the Servant of the Father.   The Holy Spirit is God at work in our world   --   manifested in a number of ways and involved in a host of earthly/spiritual venues.  

As far as getting excited about this --    not me.    I am never saved because I am correct. 

John