Christ is God made Flesh: although an intriguing idea, wouldn't it fall under 'idol' none the less, when confronted by the laws? I would appreciate any help understanding this difficulty.
2006-10-12 17:58:56 · 17 answers · asked by Tree of Jesse 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
rickbgp38: the Noahide prohibitions apply to all Gentiles, inside or outside of a Christian context. It's the only reason I'd ask (although many Christians put emphasis on the Commandments too).
2006-10-13 02:08:39 · update #1
That depends upon your theological perspective. Many Christians are raised with such a strong belief in God as Trinity that a belief in Christ as Incarnation does not, for them, violate a commandment that is specifically directed against the creation of idols. To a Trinitarian, God is one being with three aspects--three in one. The prohibition would seem to be more against the worship of actual physical idols. I realize that the entire Trinitarian argument is questionable for many religious groups. Remember, not all Christians are Trinitarians (there are a number of denominations that deny the Trinity). Thanks for raising an intriguing question.
2006-10-12 18:06:18 · answer #1 · answered by solarius 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Within Christianity since Jesus is accepted as incarnate, it doesn't.
But since you make a point of the 1st commandment and the 1st Noahide prohibition, then your question is being taken out of the Christian camp and into the original Hebraic view of the Torah and the Jewish view in Noahidism, I would say yes it does violate the teachings of both Torah and Noahidism.
2006-10-13 03:08:39 · answer #2 · answered by Reuben Shlomo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kimo: Isaiah 7:14,Isaiah 9:6,Matthew 14:32-33 and, most importantly, John 8:58-59/John 10:30-33. Also, the Transfiguration.
2006-10-13 01:14:01 · answer #3 · answered by tyrian&eustas(the puffin) 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We look at Christ as the man who God bestowed with miracles.
If God can create this earth and the infinite universe then he can make Mary pregnant and give Jesus the power of miracles just like he gave to Moses and the birth of Isaac to Abraham.
2006-10-13 01:03:38 · answer #4 · answered by observer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an extremely complicated issue in Jewish Law, dating back to the very birth of Christianity. There are strong supports for each side, and a proper analysis is beyond the scope of my knowledge. In short, it's definitely idolatry for Jews who 'convert', and probably also for Christians.
2006-10-13 11:36:15 · answer #5 · answered by ysk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because He was God.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, And the Word was God.
John 1:1
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.
John 1:14
He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.
John 1:10
any doubt as to who this is speaking of?
For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
John 1:17
And yes, Jesus did claim to be God... read the account in John chapter 8 where the Jews knew exactly what He was saying when he referenced the title of God, "I AM" as to Himself, and wanted to kill him for blasphemy...
2006-10-13 01:59:49 · answer #6 · answered by skypiercer 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The most important person to claim he was God would be Jesus, but not once in scripture does he make that claim. Many times he prayed and said he was sent to do the will of the One that sent him. When he was baptized , a voice siad " This is my Son, the beloved, whom I have approved."
John 20; 17 Jesus said to her " Stop clinging to me. For I have not yet ascended to the Father. But be on your way to y brothers and say to them, ' I am ascending to my Father and your Father and to my God and your God."
2006-10-13 01:15:13 · answer #7 · answered by jaguarboy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the 1st commandment states, "I am the Lord, your God, you shall not have any other gods besides me"
I don't think this would fall under idol. you said yourself Christ is God made flesh therefore stating that He is God. Thus following with the 1st commandment.
2006-10-13 01:04:35 · answer #8 · answered by kmr5421 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Manifold Majesty of The One God.
One what revealed in three whos.
Are we like Him.
What can He do.
He will provide the sacrifice.
The cursed thing was lift up and all who look at it were healed.
What was the charge against him?
2006-10-13 01:22:03 · answer #9 · answered by Tilt Of My High Flyer 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no.
The best way I can explain it is that Jesus is one with the Father, so we say that He is God as well. Christians believe that God is composed of the Trinity - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
2006-10-13 01:04:57 · answer #10 · answered by ryanjamesm 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋