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FAQ # 133
QUESTION 133 : “But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ;
and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God” (1
Cor 11:3). [This is] evidence of distinct persons in the godhead. What
is the minimum Biblical number of persons to have loving relationship?”
Mr. Bernard did a great job in pointing
out how this is a very fine analogy for the humanity of Christ in submission
to deity. I would like to point out another aspect in addition to Mr.
Bernard’s point. And that is the fact that the analogy GOD USED
did NOT begin at the husband and wife, but began with the man himself-
Eph 5:28 …MEN…
LOVE… THEIR OWN BODIES…
29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but
nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:
30 For we are members of his body, of his flesh,
and of his bones.
31 For this cause shall a man leave his father
and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one
flesh.
32 This is a
great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.
33 Nevertheless
let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself.
The Bible says no man ever yet hated
his flesh. And if you do, you have relationship with your body. Therefore,
scripturally, the minimum number in order to have relationship
is not dependent on plurality of persons…. If you believe what this
scripture says, then you must stop using the fact that God loved the Son,
sent the Son, or any other terms of “relationship” as evidence of distinct
persons. Because such a conclusion is not warranted in light of this scripture,
and would also be putting words in God’s mouth.
{Source:
Tom
R.}
Answer Notes:
1. Though it says “own bodies” and “own flesh,” it alludes to the real
you (soul), for the flesh is a point of contact for your soul. It is not
distinct from you, in that it is not a person, it is you.
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