Apologetics Forum: Ask questions about Christianity/Debate doctrinesBeware of this Different Gospel of ChristInteresting, if that verse implies that God and the Father are distinct persons then perhaps the Trinity can be established as a True Doctrine. If that verse implicates that the Father and God are the same person, i.e., God is God over all and Father over all, then it needs to be examined in light of other passages which uses the conjunction "and" (kai) in the same context as James 1:27. 2 Peter 1:1 - Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Savior Jesus Christ. Titus 2:13 - Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ; If James 1:27 implies that God "and" the Father are the same person then 2 Peter 1:1 and Titus 2:13 would imply that Jesus is God and Savior. There are 6 "Sharp's" rules, and one of the Grammar rules is known as Granville Sharp #1. When the copulative "and" (kai) is conjoined by 2 peronal nouns such as [God, Savior] (note that both nouns are singular and not proper), both of the nouns refers to the first-named person. In other words James 1:27 is implying that God is God "and" Father, and 2 Peter 1:1 and Titus 2:13 which uses the same exact grammatical context implies that Jesus Christ is both God and Savior. |
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