So, I always had trouble with (misunderstood?) how Jesus could be begotten by God; if Jesus is eternal, uncreated, how could He be begotten? As I move further to the right on the Arianism spectrum in my faith and understanding--much of which was formed in a United Church basement Sunday School--I've come to understand the Mystery of the Trinity a little better, the nature of Christ a little better. Moving away somewhat from Demonology and toward Christology maybe, Christ's nature is a little more clear to me now than in years past. Part of that is in my exploration of Apologetics toward Islam; previously, I had focused on Atheism. Getting to the point, I've considered a new perspective. If Nestorianism is wrong, and if Jesus is fully man and fully God, then God could have begotten His fully human nature, and Christ is still eternal. I hope that isn't heresy to suggest. Do we need to figure all this out? No. All we have to do is confess that Jesus is Lord and that He was raised from the dead.
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This blog is a personal journal about my feelings and views regarding religion and politics, displayed in a public forum with the intention of being read and reflected upon for a better understanding of me and those who are like minded. The Table has traditionally been a place of family meeting, gathering around and sharing of ourselves as well as sharing of food. It was very important in the ministry of Christ and to His disciples (see posts from 3/30/13 & 8/28/14).
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