Double Whammy

[seekerman]

Not only is Jesus specifically saying that He's not God, He's giving yet another plan of salvation. I don't know anyone personally who follows this plan though, it's a difficult one.

Mat 19:16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
Mat 19:17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
Mat 19:18 He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,
Mat 19:19 Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
Mat 19:20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?
Mat 19:21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.

[Esaias]

He did not say 'I am not God'. He pointed out that since 'none is good except God, why are you calling me good?'

Since YOU deny he is God, then why would you think he is good?

[seekerman]

Originally Posted by Esaias

He did not say 'I am not God'. He pointed out that since 'none is good except God, why are you calling me good?'

Since YOU deny he is God, then why would you think he is good?

He's indicating that He's not good, only His God and Father is good. You're wishing to change the scripture to read that Jesus said, there is none good except for me. But that's not what He said.

[Esaias]

Originally Posted by seekerman

He's indicating that He's not good, only His God and Father is good. You're wishing to change the scripture to read that Jesus said, there is none good except for me. But that's not what He said.

No, pay attention closely. He said 'why do you call me good? There is none good except God.'

Now, since YOU say he is not God, you must then believe he is not good.

For, according to his own words, NOBODY (including himself) is good EXCEPT GOD.

Either he is good, which must mean he is God, or he is not God, which must mean he is not good.

[seekerman]

Originally Posted by Esaias

No, pay attention closely. He said 'why do you call me good? There is none good except God.'

Now, since YOU say he is not God, you must then believe he is not good.

For, according to his own words, NOBODY (including himself) is good EXCEPT GOD.

Either he is good, which must mean he is God, or he is not God, which must mean he is not good.

He certainly didn't claim to be good....or God in the passage. Again, you're attempting to force Him to say 'I'm good because I'm God', something He didn't say.

[Esaias]

Originally Posted by seekerman

He certainly didn't claim to be good....or God in the passage. Again, you're attempting to force Him to say 'I'm good because I'm God', something He didn't say.

I'm not forcing him to say anything. I am simply repeating what he said - there is none good except God.


So, since there is none good except God, and Jesus is not God, Jesus must not be good.

[Abiding Now]

Originally Posted by Esaias

He did not say 'I am not God'. He pointed out that since 'none is good except God, why are you calling me good?'

Since YOU deny he is God, then why would you think he is good?

Oh WOW! Hey, Seekman, is that true? You don't believe that Jesus is God?

[seekerman]

Originally Posted by Abiding Now

Oh WOW! Hey, Seekman, is that true? You don't believe that Jesus is God?

Lordy no. I thought everyone here knew that.

[Abiding Now]

Originally Posted by seekerman

Lordy no. I thought everyone here knew that.

I'm a late bloomer.

[seekerman]

Originally Posted by Abiding Now

I'm a late bloomer.

You've been here since July! You should KNOW!!