Examine the Verse
John 21:25
This verse is claimed to imply support to
the Trinitarian belief in the the
pre-existence and/or divinity of Jesus Christ.
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And there are also
many other things that Jesus did, which if they were written
one by one, I suppose that even the world itself could not
contain the books that would be written. Amen.
(John 21:25, New King James Version) |
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Trinitarian Belief in
God and Jesus Christ:
Trinitarians believe in the Trinity, that God is the "Triune God"
existing as
three persons―
God the Father,
God the Son and God the Holy Spirit, but one being.
All three are
eternal
with no beginning.
Members of the Trinity are
co-equal and co-eternal,
one in
essence, nature, power, action, and will.
Trinitarians believe that Jesus Christ is the eternal second person
"God the Son",
who took on a human body and nature and became
both man and God.
Thus is Jesus is fully man
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Apostle's admonition, warning and
unique way of teaching:
1.
No prophecy of scripture is a matter of personal
interpretation. (II Pt. 1:20, NAB)
2. Do not go beyond what
is written. (I
Cor. 4:6, NIV)
3.
We do not use words of human wisdom. We speak words given to
us by the Spirit,
using the Spirit's words to explain spiritual truths. (1
Cor. 2:13, NLT) |
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Points to Consider: |
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1.
How can things that are not written be made to prove the
pre-existence of Christ?
2. How can you prove the pre-existence and/or the
divinity of Christ Jesus without any biblical basis at all?
3. Is it not, that "what is written"
is more important according to Apostle John (John 20:31)?
4. Is the verse really about the divinity of Jesus or
something else?
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John 21:25 in other versions of
the Bible: |
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And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the
which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that
even the world itself could not contain the books that
should be written. Amen.
(King James
Version)
Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them
were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would
not have room for the books that would be written.
(New International Version)
You may use other version or translation of the Holy Bible.
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Bible Study
Suggestion: |
- Search the internet for the
Trinitarian explanation of the above verse.
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Examine
- consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover
essential features or meaning;
Source:
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/examine
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