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Originally Posted by awareness
Well I certainly thought Jonathan Edwards was a hoot. He had to write that stuff with at least a half a tongue in cheek.
"Edwards assumes that the Father's end is to enjoy Himself ..."
Reminds me of Narcissus, falling in love with himself. Not an acceptable depiction of God.
Going on, Edwards claims to that end, God created an exact image of Himself, and His perfection, in the Son. In other words, God became a split personality ... but each was the same personality.
And the Holy Spirit, according to Edwards, is the love between them.
Cute Edwards, cute. Not a Great Wakening, surely. But entertaining and amusing. Two qualities that's important to a good preacher ... like Witness Lee.
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I think Igzy said it right when he asked "
what part of the theory is incompatible with what the Bible teaches. How is it incompatible with one God being three persons?" I might not particularly think it is the best way to think about it. But it is not out of bounds relative to what we have that is important to hold as true. It does not stand opposed to the scripture on the Trinity, the gospel, the truth, etc. It just isn't analyzing the things we just can't get our arms around in the same way as has been done before.