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I agree with Marty. Jesus is God in the flesh. notice the last part of the verse in John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. THE WORD WAS GOD.. now drop down to John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
It clearly says the word was God in verse 1 then in verse 14 the word was made flesh (speaking of Jesus)

In response to Ray's comment, I struggled with Jesus divinity for years until I realized that Jesus could in no way reconcile mankind with God, unless he is God. One simple illustration is daylight cannot exist without the sun, and the sun cannot exist without giving off light and heat. They are all manifestations of the same energy, serving different purposes, as The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit are different manifestations of the same Being (Almighty God), serving different purposes.

John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Please notice in verse 2 it states in part Abraham begate Isaac, and Isaac begate Iacob.... Begate is another word for begotten. A direct decendant of another. Jesus is the only (exclusive) begotten son of God. Clearly noted in 1 JO 4:9 . 9 By this the love of God was made manifest in our case, because God sent forth his only-begotten Son into the world that we might gain life through him. More conclusive proof that Jesus (while he is most important to our everlasting life) is not God the Almighty, but the direct representation of Him. Clearer still is John 17:3 . 3 This means everlasting life, their taking in knowledge of you, the only true God, and of the one whom you sent forth, Jesus Christ. You have to ask the question, does this in any way suggest that the Christ sent himself? Or was he in fact sent by someone else?

giovany..that is very simple,its like 1+1=2..hebrew translated into english.,how about in greek?

Only those translations that are saying "remission" of sins are correct to the original Greek which is the word "Aphesis". Remission & forgiveness are not the same. But above all, The Name Of The Lord JESUS Christ must be spoken, & both the baptizer & the one receiving the baptism must be qualified for it. The one must be an apostolic minister or anyone who has already been baptized in the Name of the Lord, & the one who goes through the baptism, to be taught prior to it, the importance & the revelation of the Name, & have full faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Below is a good article:

THE BIG
MISTAKE
This message is no doubt one of the most important messages you will ever read. It concerns a
commandment that was given by our Lord Jesus Christ, which is being carried out incorrectly by
nearly every church that is professing Christianity. This statement is true, even though the
command is plain and easy to understand. I am referring to the clear teaching of water baptism.
The various religions of this world baptize people with water 635 different ways. In the realm of
nominal Christianity, people are baptized primarily one way; this way omits the use of any name
at all. Thus, Satan with his crafty devices has seen to it that almost everyone who has been
baptized has been baptized wrong!
In the denominations of nominal Christianity, the Scripture verse of Matthew 28:19 is misused in
a very clever way. Matthew 28:19 reads as follows: “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” We must bear
in mind that when this command was given, no actual baptism was happening at the time. A
command was given, and God intended that it be carried out, not just repeated. Countless
thousands of ministers repeat the exact words of the command without ever doing what the
command says to do. Jesus specifically ordered that we are to be baptized in the NAME
(singular) of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost! In order to find out what that name
is, we simply look in the Bible at incidents of water baptism after Calvary as administered by the
apostles of Jesus Christ. We will find that there is not one incident ever where anyone was
actually baptized using the words, “Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.” It was always done in the
saving name of Jesus, which fulfills the command to use the singular name. When we say the
words, “I baptize you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ,” we are in full obedience of Matthew
28:19. Jesus said, “I am come in my Father’s name….” ( John 5:43). The angel of the Lord said
to Joseph regarding Mary, “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS:
for he shall save his people from their sins” ( Matthew 1:21). In John 16:7, Jesus said He would
send the Holy Ghost. It all happens in the name of Jesus!
We will now look at actual events of baptism to see exactly how it was done by the Apostles of
Jesus Christ. In the book of the Acts of the Apostles, we will begin with chapter 2 where many
people who were listening to Peter were convicted of their sins and were looking for the remedy
to the problem. In Acts 2:37-39 we read as follows: “Now when they heard this, they were
pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the Apostles, Men and brethren,
what shall we do? Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the
name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as
the Lord our God shall call.” As we can see, the titles Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are not even
alluded to by Peter as he answered their question, because the Apostles understood full-well that
Jesus commanded his saving name to be used to fulfill Matthew 28:19. Were the Apostles
correct in this matter? In Acts 2:41 we read the following: “Then they that gladly received his
word were baptized and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.”
Another example of an actual baptism is found in Acts 8:14-16 as follows: “Now when the
apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent
unto them Peter and John: Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might
receive the Holy Ghost: (for as yet he was fallen on none of them: only they were baptized in the
name of the Lord Jesus.)
Yet another example showing how the singular name of the Lord Jesus Christ was being used in
water baptism is found in Acts 10:47-48, which tells us, “Can any man forbid water, that these
should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? And he commanded
them to be baptized in the name of the Lord….” In this example, we must also note that water
baptism was not simply suggested, but it was commanded! This is consistent with the very words
of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, when he commanded in Mark 16:15-16, “….Go ye into all
the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be
saved: but he that believeth not shall be damned.”
One question that frequently arises regarding water baptism is whether or not a person should be
rebaptized if they had not previously been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. In Acts 19:3-5
that question is answered, and the matter is settled. The Apostle Paul met with some people who
had been disciples of John the Baptist and were baptized by him. We know that when John
baptized, no name was used, but it was simply done unto repentance, opening the way for people
to receive Jesus, the Lamb of God. After Jesus shed his blood on the cross, the saving name was
required in baptism. Even those who had received the valid baptism of John needed to be
rebaptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. That is why we read of this in Acts 19:3-5 as follows:
“And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John’s baptism.
Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that
they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. When they
heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.”
At this point I must also point out that the word baptize, comes from a Greek word that means to
make fully whelmed, which means to put completely under the water. It was the Roman Catholic
religion that started baptizing by sprinkling and pouring during the time of the building of St.
Peter’s Basilica. Because they charged money for baptizing, they began to baptize infants,
because they needed the money.
We must also remember that the Bible tells us that we are not to be baptized into a church, but
rather into Christ! Romans 6:3-4 tells us in no uncertain terms the following: “Know ye not, that
so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are
buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the
glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.”
When we consider the subject of water baptism, it is essential that we remember that it is in the
Gospel! In I Corinthians 15:1-4, the Gospel is clearly defined as the death, burial, and
resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Thus, our repentance is the death of our old sinful self; baptism
with water in the name of our Saviour, Jesus, is our burial; and receiving the Holy Ghost is our
first resurrection unto a new life. The resurrection of all people at Judgment Day is the final
resurrection from the earthly graves. We cannot ignore any part of the Gospel, or we have
ignored the whole Gospel.
So much more could be said about this subject, and we can learn so much by reading our Bibles
rather than reading catechisms and other church books, which contain doctrines of men. The
points we must remember are: 1. Baptism is commanded. 2. Baptism must be by immersion. 3.
Baptism must be done using the name of Jesus. 4. Baptism must be done once the Gospel is
understood. Babies are not to be baptized.
It is a sad fact that nearly everyone that has been baptized in these last days has accomplished
nothing more than getting wet. It is a problem that can be easily corrected. Acts 4:12 will meet
all of humanity on Judgment Day, and it should be heeded now, while there is still a little time.
That powerful verse still echoes down the corridor of time with these words, “Neither is there
salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we
must be saved.”
Pastor David J. Meyer
Last Trumpet Ministries International

Note: Matthew was written in Hebrew, therefore Jesus is not his name neither christ. please stop using these names to refer to the son of God the father.

excuse me,but in my first posting there is errors,but the are common mispelled words from speed reasons,now the error is when i stated about Christians shouldn't live off of opinions...the correct wording is shouldn't live off of opinions,its not apart of Gods administration.If anyone choose contact me,be pure about your intentions.The spirit searches the hearts of the pure... I LOVE YOU OR WHOMEVER . GOD BLESS YOU ALL SEE WHAT GOD BRINGS TMORROW

it is another door to your understanding,preparing you to understand the things which is necessary ...which is the word.spiritual understanding,remember john6:63~64 ; romans8:6,7...now as you look through these couple of verses,you may realize it is hard to progress without the proper understanding.So therefor,prafor what is needed from your heart in faith believing and it shall be given,the holy spirit will provide for what else that maybe lack of...no leaning to your own understanding ,no carnal mind,no mondane ethics,no natural minded opinions.Christians,should live off of opinions,because it not truth,its listening to the mindset of another human being.Although,in this worldly realm or undrr satans administration opinions is excepted,because deception has to get into the mind first,isn't this beginning of how satan beguiled the woman.We still must listen to others hearts to no what portion of the word to use... TO ALL *WRITTEN BY THE MOLDED STONE* To whom call-321-460-4815,ears hear

It gives you hope in life, christ been the begining and the end He gives you the option of following him. He is life and light.

Jael,you need to go back to your bible in the book of 2 Samuel begin to read from chapter 11 and chapter 12, you will see that firstly David slept with this woman and she became pregnant, secondly David killed the uriah(her husband) to cover himself up,thirdly David took the woman as a wife, fourthly, the woman had the baby and the baby died bacause God was not happy with David and fifthly the woman conceive again with her new husband king David and gave birth to Solomon. please dont misunderstand the scripture. Both the first baby that died and Solomon are biologically David sons. Thanks and God bless you.

The book of MATHEW made me to know that GOD want his people to repent of their SIN and to be deliver from their bondages, and also made me to know that before JESUS was FOURTHEEN GENERETIION, so GOD LOVE his people and want us to return back to him.

Matthew 1 reminds me of the long & rich tradition from which comes my Christian faith. So comforting to see oneself within a community that crosses time & space.

I am a combat veteran of the VietNam war. I have read the Bible thru 26 times, but today I noticed something from a veteran's perspective: One would think that the Jews desired to be delivered from their enemies, and that would be what they were focused on while waiting for their Messiah. But God saw (sees) things differently...."...he shall save them from their SINS...." God was more concerned about saving the people of Israel from THEMSELVES, than from their enemies. As a combat veteran, I find that way of thinking....amazing/unbelievable/inconceivable!
I spent my time in war killing my enemies and trying to save civilians from genocide! God, instead, wants to save their SOULS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(I stand corrected....by God!)

@ Jael. You are right about David, he knew the sin he committed & repented but it was not only that incident. David is known as the "Man after God's heart" he always repented before the Lord.
About Solomon, he is David's biological son. When David saw Bathsheba, she was married to Uriah, but David still engaged with her but the first seed that they had died ( 2Sam 12:15-23).

2Sam 12:24-25 says the Lord has extended his mercy to David & Bathsheba & they bore a child called Solomon in hebrew (Jedidaih). At this time Uriah was dead, so it is not possible for Solomon to be Uriah's son.

Brief note from my notes in the introduction of the Gospel of John
Deity of Christ – Jesus means “Jehovah is Salvation” and Christ means “The Anointed One”. Titus 1:4 “To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus (Jehovah is Salvation) Christ (the Anointed One) our Savior.” Whenever you come across the word “LORD” in all capitals in the KJV it is God’s name “Jehovah”. Isa.43:1 “But now thus saith the LORD (Jehovah) that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.” Isa.43:3 “For I am the LORD (Jehovah) thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee.” Isa.43:10-11 “Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD (Jehovah), and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me. I, even I, am the LORD (Jehovah); and beside me there is no saviour.”Isa.45:21-22 “Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the LORD(Jehovah)? and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me. Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.” Dt.32:39 “See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver out of my hand.” Isa.7:14 “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”Isa.9:6 “For unto us (Israel) 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, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Matthew 1:23 “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” Matthew 1:21 “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS (Jehovah is Salvation): for he shall save his people from their sins.”
See I John 4:1-3 Notice vs 3 “By this you will know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus (Jehovah is Salvation) Christ (the Anointed One) has come in the flesh is of God” Jesus is not “a” God – He is GOD-Gen.1:1, Isa.43:10-11, Dt.32:39, I John 5:7 “For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy [Spirit]: and these three are one” God is a TRINITY – God the Father, God the Word (who came in the flesh-Jesus Christ) and God the Holy Spirit.

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To rami hassans comment
The King James Version Bible is the true and fully inspired word of God. I remember a very annointed lesson not long ago that was preached at the Pentecostal Youth Fire Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. It was about the King James Version of the the Bible and was found to be the correct word of God. Other versions change words and meanings of words. And in all cases leave out scriptures that were inspired by God. This is a true example of what this world has come to. Churches using the watered down versions of the bible to fit their lifestyle. God doesnt think that it is alright for us to change his ways to fit our lives. in fact it is the total opposite. he wants us to bury the old man and neglect our fleshly desires daily so that we can grow closer to him. much of the gospel is not preached in many religions and even in church denominations. this is a disgrace to God. The new testament is inspired by God as well as the old testament and we dont neglect what the old testament says just because we r under grace. and the jewish books that arent inspired by God are in themselves totally contradictory to the Bible even in the old testament in which they believe in using. some believe once saved always saved and that is contradictory to the bible. i could go on and on about what is wrong. but i know what is right and the bible speaks for itself. anything that is confusing when compared with the scriptures of the bible is not of God. For God is not the author of confusion. if you are saved or claim to be saved then read the word of God and pray and seek his face as well as fast. not only fasting as in not eating but in laying things aside in life so that u can use that time to pray and read the word of God. God will lead u to the answers in this sanctified word of God. and if u dont have a physical bible then i recommend getting a Thompson Chain Reference Bible KJV. God can and will teach those who are willing to learn.

King David was the one who saw the error of his ways when
Nathan told him. He asked God's forgiveness. A rare event in the Bible. Solomon was not his son though . He was Uriah's.

First, and foremost, I believe in every word in the Bible, as well as Matthew Chapter 1. It is the only book in existance known to foretell events that has, and will come to pass. I recognize the signs of our end time, wars, and rumors of wars. Earthquakes in divers places. Disease no man can cure, and so on. The beauty of Jesus Christ is He did not come to force anything on anyone. He offers a choice to follow Him, or burn eternally in HELL. i AM GRATEFUL for the opportunity to spread the GOOD NEWS of life beyond this era. I PRAY for those who don't make it. It is a known fact that everybody won't.

I believe it is the inspired word of God.

It is so so simple. Pray, believe and have faith that Jesus is the son of god. When you are a child of God you will not want to sin so therefore will not be as much sin.Jesus is the light of the world and we will have more light
in our life as a child of God.
Matthew 17:20.

Joshua as a name is so mainstream.

All the begats are monotonous till you learn who all the characters are. So many considered in the blood line tell us Whom God Accepts,like Ruth who not a Jew, Urias' wife, whom David lusted after and had her husband killed,God accepted, ultimately Jeaus was considered the bloodline of Joseph,but he was actually an adopted son to Joseph. In other words,the ones we least expect,God accepts. Makes you think twice about whom your children choose as a mate. May not seem RIGHT to us. But if God accepts them, who are we to say otherwise?

This is a lie straight from the pit of sheol, it said Iesus for the simple fact the letter j is only about 400 years old! The Messiah's name was never Jesus. This name was made up
His name has always been Yahshua.

The word has come to set us free and we are free indeed.,

God preserved this bloodline through many things that could have ended it. This shows that God has a plan set in stone. We can work against it, fight it, or try and stop it, but all we do will fail, and God's plan will be carried out. And when it comes to God, Heaven, and eternity, failing is the last thing we should want. See you there.

God loved us so much that he put a plan in motion to save us. He didn't just sent anyone to save us. He sent the most important person to him, Jesus Christ. This should tell and show us how much we mean to him.

Pray and ask God what translation you should be reading. If you are uncertain, you can't go wrong with the King James Bible, a tried and true translation.

Jesus is the light of the world!

The name Iesus is simply translated to Jesus in our modern English. Iesus is more of a Latin word and the English language used more Latin words back in 1611.