Slade Henson wrote:
Scripture is very clear there are other
gods,
I
would agree, however, I would say they're false gods.
DAVEH: If the gods spoken of in Ps 82 were false (and I would be
curious to hear your thoughts about what Ps 82 is conveying when using that
term), then what would be their logical pertinence to Jesus' use of them as a
defense in the accusations against him that he was making himself God? I
worded that rather awkwardly, Kay....does my question make any sense to
you?
No, the question itself...you lost me. But, I have PS. 82 open and my
translation (Complete Jewish Bible) says...Elohim [gods,
judges]. I think what you're referring to
is the .....you are gods part, right? First thing that comes to mind is that
Benny HaHA Hinn says the same thing it seems you're saying. Am I totally off
base and confused?
That's where I thought you were going with this. Rachel stole her
father's gods and brought them with her when she left with Jacob. There are
other instances where we see the people cursed for their idolatry. Anything
that takes your mind off of God I guess could be considered idolatry. Money,
material possessions, etc.
I
think some dude was trying to help people understand God better and gave a
midrash/parable of the three-in-One. I've heard the egg theory, too....the
egg is ONE object, but contains the shell, the yolk and the white stuff.
Three rolled into one. I think it was nice to give people more of an
understanding, but I think it has gone overboard. You can't put God in a
box.
DAVEH: Do you think one can understand the nature of God?
Should we try?
I don't think one can understand the nature of God
100%. I don't think it's humanly possible.
I think we can have some understanding (in some people's minds, only little,
depending on their minds and what may or not be in them!) Yes, I think we
should try knowing our minds are limited. I think that by trying this would
include praying for wisdom and understanding. I think that the more we
understand, the more we can respect (fear) God and be more grateful to Him for
what He did...the price He chose to pay for jerks like us. Will we attain it
100%? I don't so think in this life and I don't know about in the one to
come...eternity is a long time to sit at His feet and learn... I would hope we
would eventually understand!
