We know that the Trinity existed even before the Creation.
Genesis 18: 2-3 :
2. Abrahamlooked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he hurried from the entrance to meet them and bowed low to the ground.
3. He said," If I have found favor in your eyes, my lord, do not pass your servant by.
2006-12-15 02:41:25 · 10 answers · asked by Charles H 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, theses were angels coming to tell Abraham and Sarah that they would have a son. Abraham bowed down because he knew they were sons of God. One angel stayed with Abraham and Abraham debated with God about saving Sodom and Gomorrah. The other two angels went on to Sodom. Lot also bowed down to them, because he knew they were sons of God.
If you look at Gen. 19:1 it calls them angels.
2006-12-15 03:04:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nope those three were angels.
One is the Angel's of the Lord (Christophany) and the other two were ordinary angels. It's clear about the angel of the Lord, because in verses 13-14, etc He is called Yahweh/Lord, and He also reffered Himself as I (when speaking in the capacity of God) verses 17, 26, etc.
The angel of the Lord was also the one that informed Abraham about the distruction of Sodom. The rather unussual manner by which the text tells of the angel action is intended to convey the following thought: God was interested that Abraham as the father of nation that would inherit the land,and He wanted Abraham to know why the punishment of Sodom was necessary. He did not want Abraham to get confused in thinking that possibly the same thing might happened to the land He had been promised.
2006-12-15 02:56:25 · answer #2 · answered by It's not about me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many examples that prove Abraham knew Jesus was God. Consider where Christ said before Abraham was I am. Abraham knew me and rejoiced to see my day. Remember also that Abraham had a sign of Jesus when he was told to sacrifice Issac. Also that he named the mountain Jeshova Jireh which means the lord will provide because Abraham said the lord will provide himself a lamb.
2006-12-15 02:47:58 · answer #3 · answered by djmantx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you consider that Jesus reported "no guy has considered God", the three that regarded to Abraham ought to no longer were "God" in any type. also God advised Moses, that "no you may even see God and stay" So lower back the three that regarded to Abraham ought to no longer were "God" in any type. 2 witnesses attesting to the actual incontrovertible reality that "no one has considered God at each and each and every time. therefore the three that regarded to Abraham might want to were angels. in case you proceed the account it somewhat states that both that persevered on to Lot were angels. therefore depending on the testimoney of Jesus and Moses, the only which stayed with Abraham, must have also been an angel. study Judges 13:2-22 and also you need to be certain how God's representatives ought to nicely be noted as God. .
2016-11-26 21:01:36 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! The term, "my lord" is "adoni" a sign of respect. The men Abraham met are considered to be angelic beings. We see them later at Lot's tent in Sodom. A study of the Pre-incarnate Logos is quite complex.
2006-12-15 02:49:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. He saw the angels, Michael, Rafael, and Gabriel. Each angel had his own mission. Rafael to heal Abraham from his recent circumcision and to 'open' Sarah's womb. Michael to notify Abraham and Sarah to the impending birth of a son and Gabriel to inform Abraham of the pending destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Rafael and Gabriel then went on to S&G...Rafael to save Lot and his family and Gabriel to destroy the cities.
2006-12-15 02:48:27 · answer #6 · answered by mzJakes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Historically, Christianity interprets the old testament through the new. The traditional Christian way of looking at the "Torah" (the Jewish, old testament) is for signs and portents of the savior to come. Any threesome, therefore, is seen as a sign of the holy Trinity. Ultimately, its a matter of belief, not provable fact. If you believe it, and it gives your life meaning, that's great. As long as you don't try to kill or imprison people who don't agree with you. That's misuse of religious belief.
2006-12-15 02:57:00 · answer #7 · answered by Michael W R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's the Orthodox answer. There are even icons capturing this.
My answer: The Orthodox are right.
2006-12-15 02:44:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
there is no trinity, invention of the church influenced by greek and roman methology under the roman empire
2006-12-15 02:44:15 · answer #9 · answered by hello 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
God of abraham had many sons, and many sons had god of abraham, blah blah blah
2006-12-15 02:44:04 · answer #10 · answered by Sean 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋