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The What, the Who, the How, and the Where of God
The article argues that Scripture presents God clearly as a personal, structured, and living entity rather than an abstract essence. It articulates four key aspects: God as spirit-being, Soul, acting…
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The Soul-Being and the Soul Aspect Are Not the Same Thing
Genesis 2:7 describes the whole living soul-being, while 1 Thessalonians 5:23 distinguishes body, soul, and spirit within that person. The soul aspect identifies the personal “I” who emerges with the…
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Jesus Is Not God? Tuggy-Bird Debate
The Tuggy-Bird debate highlights critical issues in modern Christology, emphasizing the need to understand how God was present in Jesus while preserving His genuine humanity. Both perspectives fall short without…
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Is Jesus God’s Personal Living Structure?
The article addresses the misconception that Jesus is purely God’s personal living structure. It clarifies that while His human identity includes divine elements from that structure, He is distinct as…
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False Charge of “Gnosticism”
Aspectival Monotheism counters John Hairston’s claims of its Gnosticism, asserting biblical fidelity through Genesis 2:7 and emphasizing God’s unity without division. The model maintains true divine presence within Jesus, safeguarding…
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A Text-First Defense of Aspectival Monotheism
Scripture affirms one God while describing His Soul, Form, Spirit, and Word. Biblical encounters challenge accusations of invented doctrine and idolatry, while Jesus’ genuine humanity and unique divine spiritual origin…
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DOES THE BIBLE TEACH THE TRINITY
This article examines the debate on the Trinity between James White and Dustin Smith, proposing Aspectival Monotheism as a framework that maintains monotheism while reconciling biblical language about God’s identity.
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Why Jesus’ Anointing Matters
Jesus’ anointing is a divine commissioning, illustrating God empowering Him for His mission, preserving the distinctive relationship between the Father and the Son, and teaching believers that true effectiveness comes…