Questions tagged [biblical-unitarian]
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What problems, if any, do Biblical Unitarians have with the Apostles' Creed?
Do Biblical Unitarians disagree with any phrases in the Apostles' Creed?
Some Christians seem to think that those who believe the Apostles' Creed are orthodox. But many also seem to believe that non-...
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What is the wording used for Christadelphian baptism?
The top answer currently on the question Would a person baptized by a Biblical Unitarian church be considered a Christian by the Catholic Church? links to a document Valid baptisms reference list from ...
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What arguments does the Catholic Church use to require Trinitarian intent on the part of the baptizer for a 'valid' baptism?
It looks like the 'intent' of the baptizer requires some sort of assent to Trinitarian beliefs in order for a baptism to be considered valid by the Catholic Church (see Would a person baptized by a ...
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Would a person baptized by a Biblical Unitarian church be considered a Christian by the Catholic Church?
According to the currently top answer to the question Who is a Christian according to the Catholic Church? a 'Christian' according to the Catholic Church is one who is validly baptized. That leads to ...
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When Biblical Unitarians say "the Lord" in everyday speech, do they mean Jesus or God?
It's very common to hear Christians say 'Lord' or 'the Lord' in different contexts: everyday conversations, prayer, testimonies, sermons, etc. Some example sentences that come to mind: if the Lord ...
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Do Biblical Unitarians have a theology and definition of divine simplicity?
The doctrine of divine simplicity says that God is simple (without
parts). The general idea can be stated in this way: The being of God
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According to Biblical Unitarians, how much does "notionalism" encompass in John's prologue?
The Biblical Unitarian (BU) perspective on the pre-incarnational existence of the Son of God, revealed in such verses as John 1:1-2
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the ...
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According to Biblical Unitarians, what does it mean for Jesus to be the Son of God?
I am curious to hear what the term “Son of God” means to a Biblical Unitarian when it applies to Jesus.
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How do Biblical Unitarians who accept Jesus’ sinlessness understand this argument?
All men are sinful.
If Jesus is not God, he is a man.
Thus, if Jesus is a man, he is sinful.
Jesus was not sinful.
Thus Jesus must be more than a man.
Premise 1 is merely an acceptance of Romans 3:23....
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According to Biblical Unitarians, was Jesus sinless?
Not much to add here - I need to ask this question as a pre-cursor to my next question. So, according to Biblical Unitarians, was Jesus sinless?
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In what way is Jesus different from other sons of God according to Biblical Unitarians?
There are other questions regarding this topic from different perspectives.
What is different about Jesus compared to other 'sons of God' from a Biblical Unitarian perspective?
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Do any major orthodox Trinitarian theologians or denominations hold that St. Paul was closer to a Biblical Unitarian than a Trinitarian?
Reading through St. Paul's letters, I come away with the impression St. Paul would have been comfortable as a contemporary Biblical Unitarian. For one example among many, consider Romans 8:34.
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According to Biblical Unitarians, are there Spirit-filled Christians in other denominations?
Not much to add to the title. Can Spirit-filled Christians be found in other denominations, according to Biblical Unitarians?
Related:
According to Trinitarians, can non-Trinitarians experience ...
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How do Biblical Unitarians understand "the glory of the Father's own self" that Jesus claims he had before the world was?
From what I understand, Biblical Unitarians believe that the pre-incarnational existence of Jesus (as trinitarians propose it) is actually a notional existence in the mind of God. In other words, the ...
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Do Biblical Unitarians teach a current, "notional", glory of Jesus?
From what I understand, Biblical Unitarians believe that the pre-incarnational existence of Jesus (as trinitarians propose it) is actually a notional existence in the mind of God. In other words, the ...
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What is the biblical basis for the notional/ideal pre-existence of Jesus, as opposed to an actual pre-existence?
Some Christians -- especially Biblical Unitarians -- believe that Jesus only pre-existed notionally/ideally in God's mind prior to his conception in Mary's womb (just like any other human being), ...
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Do Biblical Unitarians view John 1:14 and Philippians 2:5-8 as two complementary descriptions of the same event?
John 1:14 (YLT):
14 And the Word became flesh, and did tabernacle among us, and we beheld his glory, glory as of an only begotten of a father, full of grace and truth.
Philippians 2:5-8 (YLT):
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How do Biblical Unitarians respond to translations of Hebrews 1:8 which have God calling the Son 'God'?
A typical translation of Hebrews 1:8 is
"But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and
ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom." (Berean Study Bible)
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How do Biblical Unitarians respond to passages like 2 Peter 1:1 and Titus 2:13, which seem to call Jesus 'God'?
2 Peter 1:1 says
"Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who
through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have
received a faith as precious as ours" (...
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According to Biblical Unitarians, who resurrected Jesus - the Father or the Son?
In John 2:19-22 Jesus tells the Jews that he will perform a miraculous sign by raising the temple of his body in three days.
"Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise
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How do Unitarians respond to quotations from Ignatius of Antioch that seem to show Ignatius believes Jesus is God?
Ignatius of Antioch is one of the Apostolic Church Fathers - one of 4 from whom we have significant writings (along with Pope Clement I, Polycarp of Smyrna, and Papias of Hierapolis).
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Do Biblical Unitarians believe that Christians can pray to Jesus and, if so, that he can answer a prayer in which he is asked about his divinity?
I personally believe that there are biblical grounds for praying to Jesus (e.g. this and this), and, as far as I'm aware, many Christians believe the same. However, I'm currently in ignorance with ...
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How do Biblical Unitarians interpret Malachi 3:1-5?
Malachi 3:1-5 (ESV):
“Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. And the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant in whom you ...
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How would Biblical Unitarians answer the questions of Proverbs 30?
Proverbs 30:2-4 says:
Surely I am too stupid to be a man. I have not the understanding of a man. I have not learned wisdom, nor have I knowledge of the Holy One. Who has ascended to heaven and come ...
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For Biblical Unitarians, are there divine attributes that the Father has but the Son doesn't?
I've seen multiple times (biblical) unitarians claim that being divine does not imply being God, and that we can view Jesus as divine (i.e. as having divine attributes) without being "God" ...