While the mother derived her glory in the first instance from the divine character attributed to the child in her arms, the mother in the long-run practically eclipsed the son. At first, in all likelihood, there would be no thought whatever of ascribing divinity to the mother.
Continue reading →The ancient Mysteries of Egypt, Greece, Phoenicia, and Rome are all united in Babylonian character.
Continue reading →The four living creatures round the throne is the representatives of the Church then in Paradise. “Thou hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tribe, and nation.”
Continue reading →Continued from part II. I would now show how the aforesaid teaching is of benefit to us, in that A) it gives us insight into the names of Christ in Scripture, B) it encourages us to accept him as our Savior, C) it encourages us to accept him as our Friend. A) From this doctrine we may learn one reason why Christ is called by such a variety of names, … Continue reading →
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11Some of my friends have called the doctrine of the Trinity, the triune Godhead, an invented doctrine by the Catholic church at the Council of Nicea of AD 325. The standard Catholic Nicene Creed which I learned when a child says: We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, … Continue reading →
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11Yes, there is no word “trinity” found anywhere in the Bible. Instead the word, “Godhead” is used in the King James Version and a few other versions. It’s interesting that the word “Godhead” appears 3 times in the KJV! Significant, don’t you think? Acts 17:29 Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, … Continue reading →
