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    A Form of godliness

    No, but angels can look like us. Genesis 1[19] And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground; [2] And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your...
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    A Form of godliness

    In the OT, under the OC, Michael the Archangel is not a created being. He is Jesus in cognito, the Messiah who was NOT YET made to be flesh. Do you know why? Rom.16 [25] Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the...
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    A Form of godliness

    OK, but who is Michael the archangel to your understanding? Daniel 12:1
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    A Form of godliness

    Many believe that under the OC, Jesus is seen incognito as being Michael the archangel. It may be also Jesus Himself, who is called the Angel of the LORD. To all of that, I tend to agree. Dan.12[1] And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy...
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    A Form of godliness

    Angels cannot create life in any capacity, nor do they procreate among themselves.
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    A Form of godliness

    Rich said: "Proverbs 8 is talking about wisdom (verse 1). There is no justification for changing that to Jesus other than a preconceived idea." "You're being led too much by Greek philosophy. They were the first to personify wisdom. It sure wasn't the Jews, the ones to whom God actually wrote."...
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    A Form of godliness

    Rich said: "Proverbs 8 is talking about wisdom (verse 1). There is no justification for changing that to Jesus other than a preconceived idea." "You're being led too much by Greek philosophy. They were the first to personify wisdom. It sure wasn't the Jews, the ones to whom God actually wrote."...
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    A Form of godliness

    So now the words of God in Proverbs 8 are not the words of God, but rather human philosophy. I suppose according to your thinking, the Psalms are just fictional songs made up by a lonely shepherd out in the wilderness, having nobody to talk to except sheep.
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    A Form of godliness

    There is a more important "structure" to be learned in that verse, the symbolic language of the tree of life. Why didn't God come out directly and specifically say what that tree really is? The tree of the knowledge of good and evil is also not specifically described. In both situations, each...
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    A Form of godliness

    Orthodox Judaism did not, do not, and still don't understand how you and I view Genesis 3:15. Why? We know that the Messiah came, Pentecost is still operational, and you and I are believers. T he followers of Judaism are not believers in Christ. Why doesn't Judaism understand Gen. 3:15 as we...
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    A Form of godliness

    KJV Psalms 2[4] He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. [5] Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure. [6] Yet have I [the LORD] set my king [the Lord] upon my holy hill of Zion [Heavenly Jerusalem]. [7] I [the...
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    A Form of godliness

    Why did you not include Hebrews 1:3? Heb.1[3] Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express [exact] image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
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    A Form of godliness

    Proverbs 8:22-31 Of course, it is talking about the Lord Jesus Himself. In fact, it IS Jesus Himself speaking. Are you not aware that God's plan of Salvation, the "Good News" of His Son to come, was kept secret, right up until the Day of His baptism? Matthew 13:35, Romans 16:25, after His...
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    A Form of godliness

    In much of what you say I can agree with, but there are two (three- see my edit below) very important scriptures that escape you, that you need to come to terms with and repent (G3340 metanoeo-to turn) towards God for understanding and agreement. They are: Proverbs 8:22-31 [22] The LORD...
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    A Form of godliness

    Isn't it true that God the Father and His Son created man in the image of their likeness, being similar to God, but not of God? Genesis 1:26. However, Jesus Himself is the express [exact] image of God. Hebrews 1:3. So then, what do you conclude for the name by which Jesus is called, being Emmanuel?
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    A Form of godliness

    And of course you both know why there are so many divisions among Christians, mostly it's due to the Greek manuscripts that are used for Bible interpretation. The KJV uses the Textus Receptus Greek Text, and many of the newer Bible versions are interpreted through the Wescott & Hort Greek Text...
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    A Form of godliness

    I am not a Trinitarian. Adam, as well as us, could never spiritually "come to" anyone, because he was made only to be "a living soul", as all oxygenated air breathing animals. Genesis 2:7, Genesis 6:17 Genesis 7:15, 22. However, Jesus was made to be "a quickening Spirit" (1 Corinthians 15:45)...
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    A Form of godliness

    Jack referenced: Micah 5 2 "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, From everlasting." Rich replied: That proves Jesus is God? God was somehow little...
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    A Form of godliness

    Actually NO! It's as simple as this: Romans 8[9] But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. The symbolic "oil" is the Holy Spirit of God, who is NOT an additional Spirit, but...
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    A Form of godliness

    Well, OK, if you insist. Gen 28:12 - And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God H430 ascending and descending on it. Gen 32:1 - And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God H430 met him. Psa 8:5 - For thou [H430]...