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Context is grossly over-rated in hermeneutics. It can be helpful, but it is not King. Some verses just mean what they say, regardless of context.

What is "ours?" What men? Why the obsession with names? There is only one name given among men whereby we must be saved.

Neither was David in NJ. He was using the word "children" figuratively.

If all you're going to do is nitpick and exert your zealous imagination and presuppositions, I don't see how we can communicate effectively. Regardless of your agenda, I'm trying to understand you. All your talk of translators and contexts and insistence on Scripture interpretations is just...

Yes, I'm familiar with the genetic fallacy and I avoid it at all costs. I don't really know exactly how RCC views the triune God, but I do know they seem to sneak Mary in there somehow (that's why I used the term "Godhead" instead of the trinity) and that some scholars and theologians have...

Our cat is feral and just plain crazy. :eek:

You're just the cat's pajamas, you are! :D

Renewed heart, that is. No? :)

I do not deny it but I also do not know the extent to which coercion has been used. I diametrically disagree. In my mind, eternal security is perhaps the most hotly debated topics on this forum, with the only close rival being law and grace. I think you might be suffering from a biased view of...

There is nothing in the text of 1C to especially include the trinity as another god as I see it. And I do not know that trinitarianism is not genuine for the reasons you cited. You seem to be lumping me in with a Catholic-like view of the Godhead to which I do not subscribe. :)

I've never been coerced to accept trinitarianism.

You got me all wrong, Friend. :(

I don't feel like you really addressed the remarks you quoted from me. :(

I believe this is a profitable discussion going on in this thread. I also believe it would be even better if we kept this passage in mind: Acts 7:33 Parallel: Then said the Lord to him, Put off thy shoes from thy feet: for the place where thou standest is holy ground. It is impossible for...

How could it especially include the trinitarian god if the word is not in the Bible. Friend (and I mean that), we use lots of words that are not in the Bible to describe doctrines that are genuine. :)

I think the biggest idol in Christianity is self: My daddy used to say to us kids when we were being selfish: "I, I, I, Me, Me, Me." Romans 16:18 Parallel: For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the...

@brightfame52 Is John 1:29 not part of the truth? :)

What is truth?

Flies, honey, vinegar Ouch!

Then what does this mean: Isaiah 9:6 Parallel: For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. (link) Help me to understand...