The Father and the Son are One
Continuing in John 17 we find the statement, "just as you, the Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me." Joined into the Divinity? There have been people who believe that part of the Christian message is joining with God. The people of God are the body of Christ. Therefore, they are becoming part of the Trinity. Jesus in his Sacrifice has succeeded to join with the Father and become one. Thus, all Christians desire to join this same God.
This is a false belief. God is not talking about us becoming part of God, but being in a proper relationship with God. God has created his people. He has been Father Son and Holy Spirit from before all time. (Look to the Creeds for further explanation.) But here the people are to be placed in a close relationship. Just as in Marriage the two become one flesh. So also the people of God (the Bride of Christ) become the Body of Christ (Ephesians 5).
But this is to make the people of God joined very closely together. The Father and Son are one, therefore the people of God should be one. This is not in a way of Politics but in a way of faith. Just as all people in the last day will finally be joined together. The grace of God is that we will be able to celebrate this right relationship with God. In Baptism we are joined into the Family of God. The Bride of Christ is joined to her Husband. These all point to the same thing. In that perfect relationship with our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ along with God the Father, and the Holy Spirit. Thank you.
This is a false belief. God is not talking about us becoming part of God, but being in a proper relationship with God. God has created his people. He has been Father Son and Holy Spirit from before all time. (Look to the Creeds for further explanation.) But here the people are to be placed in a close relationship. Just as in Marriage the two become one flesh. So also the people of God (the Bride of Christ) become the Body of Christ (Ephesians 5).
But this is to make the people of God joined very closely together. The Father and Son are one, therefore the people of God should be one. This is not in a way of Politics but in a way of faith. Just as all people in the last day will finally be joined together. The grace of God is that we will be able to celebrate this right relationship with God. In Baptism we are joined into the Family of God. The Bride of Christ is joined to her Husband. These all point to the same thing. In that perfect relationship with our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ along with God the Father, and the Holy Spirit. Thank you.
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