John wrote: > Daivid, David , David -- what does the fact > that " the unique Son is forever intimately a part > (in the bosom) of the Father" have to do with > the syntax of John 1:1-18??? I suggest absolutely > nothing.
It has everything to do with understanding the terms "begotten" and "Son" that he is using. He first brings up the concept of "son of God" in reference to those who received the Light, that they received power to become sons of God. Then after he introduces how the Logos became flesh, he introduces the aspect of his uniqueness, being the only begotten son. This clearly refers to his unique birth, being born not of men, but of the Holy Ghost. And all this points to his being in the bosom of the Father, speaking again of his birth in the flesh through supernatural means and his ancestory actually being found in God himself. So what qualifies Jesus to speak and declare God to everyone? His unique birth, being the only begotten son of the Father. Everybody else had earthly dads. John wrote: > If the son is FOREVER in the bosom - there is no > "before or after the Word." i"18 states a fact without > regard to syntax. I don't know what you are talking about with this word "forever." What version are you reading now? YOUR modern version, the NASB, doesn't use this word forever. It doesn't even use the word "son" in John 1:18. John 1:18 (NASB) (18) No one has seen God at any time; the only begotten God who is in the bosom of the Father, He has explained Him. Do you ditch this version when it does not support your doctrines? How could the NASB get your strongest verse for the eternal sonship doctrine so wrong? Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
