Who said God was man?

Question

So many people have personified God as being a man. You can find images of a big old man with a long beard (sounds almost like Santa) All I'm saying is that if God is meant to be great and above the human race, not as in looking down on us, but as a glorified greater good. We want people to be on the same level and I guess this is why some people take God down to the same level, they don't want anything above them?
Another reason could be that the Bible was written by men?
In a lot of quotations it is easy to see a glint of male chauvinism. (of course it is to be add that the times were different back then and the woman was below the man)
I only find it striking that these words are still followed..

And what do you think about the new scripts found, that are to be Jesus words? It's quite catchy..

And the view shown in the books and movie "The mystery of Lenardo Da Vinci"...

It is a lot of thoughts I know I'm honestly just curious to see what people ((women)) think...?

I am sorry, I missed the a in "a man" / "a male"...

To Rick: It's got nothing to do with it being a hobby I just thought about it, common knowledge (if you've ever heard of such) and this is one of the reasons why i put (women) in the end, to be free from stupid comments.

To melody:

And I rest my case, once again I can only repeat that the Bible was written by men. Therefor I find it obvious that this sentence exists a lot of places in the Bible: "Jesus said my Father who art in Heaven..." God was the maker of Jesus, this is how I see it. If you put the word "father" as in dad you personify God once again..

Answer 1

Tas,

Fine questions.

The first one is the toughest one because we do not really know why we call God "Him." He was identified using that pronoun at the beginning of the world. When Moses wrote the first five books of the Bible, I don't think He had much say in saying whether God was masculine or feminine. What we do know about God is this: man was made in His image; therefore, it's logical to see God personified as masculine. God's neither man nor woman, though; God is God. :)

In your second question, I'm not quite sure I understand the new scriptures that you are referring to. Forgive me. I'm assuming that you mean the Gnostic Gospels of Mary, Phillip, and Thomas, to name a few. In the 4th Century, the leadership of Church soundly decided that they needed to propose a definitive list of books that clearly articulated Christianity. This was not an easy task because tons of "gospels" and letters from church leaders existed. Some were definitive examples of the teachings of Jesus. Others were completely incorrect. Then we have the biggest set: the "it depends" group. The Gnostic books probably fell in this area because a very large group of Christians adopted some of the erroneous Gnostic ideas (i.e. that you needed "secret" knowledge to achieve greater intimacy with God and/or that Jesus was not God and Savior). You can't combine any other religious beliefs with the teaching of Jesus Christ; that's syncretism and sinful. Since these Gnostic books did this, the leaders discarded them from the final list of canonical books (either Christian or Catholic). Certainly, they could not have done this without the Holy Spirit giving them the proper discernment between the pure teachings of Christ and the error-filled teachings.

In reference to your third question, I think that it's a very fine display of theory--ingenious probably--, but not true. I'm looking forward to finding out the real answers at the end of time.

I hope this helps you. Have a wonderful day!
Reggie:)

Answer 2

I'm obviously not a woman. But hopefully it is okay to answer. God is not a man. Nor has He ever been a man. His Son Jesus was however sent to become flesh and blood. He shed that blood for the forgiveness of the worlds sins. Don't buy into the Da Vinci code...It is full of lies. And it is true, the bible was written by men. Godly men. The bible is God's word. As for the way women are portrayed in the bible...like you said things were different then. But God loves everyone. Regardless of sex or race. All He wants is for you to love Him back. God bless you.

Answer 3

The Trinity of God
M't:3:16: And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:
M't:3:17: And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

1Tm:1:3: As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,
1Tm:1:4: Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.
1Tm:1:5: Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:
1Tm:1:6: From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;
1Tm:1:7: Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.

Answer 4

Jesus said my Father who art in Heaven, God is a man

Answer 5

Because in the bible God said let us make man in our image.
So then created Adam. Thus, Adam was a man. Nothing wrong with that. I mean God is not a man he is a supreme being and man was made in his image.

Answer 6

In countless references to God in Scripture, there is clearly a consistent pattern of His being referred to with masculine titles, nouns, and pronouns. While God is not a man, but is a Spirit, He chose a masculine form in order to reveal Himself to mankind. Likewise, Jesus Christ, who is constantly referred to with masculine titles, nouns, and pronouns, took a male form while He walked on the earth. The prophets of the Old Testament and the Apostles of the New Testament refer to both God and Jesus Christ with masculine names and titles. God chose to be revealed in this form in order for man to more easily grasp who God is. To assert that God chose a female form to be revealed to man is not consistent with the pattern established by Scripture. Again, had God chosen a feminine form, there would be more evidence in Scripture of that. That evidence simply does not exist. While God makes allowances in order to help mankind understand Him, it is important to not try to “force God into a box,” so to speak, by placing limitations on Him that are not appropriate to the nature of who He is.

Answer 7

Wasn't it human men who wrote all of these things, See a pattern here.

Answer 8

God is not human... he doesnt have a beard... who sits in heaven.. and raises his hand and says rain.... and it rains on earth.... i agree with you.... since bible was written by man.,..... it shows hints of the human psyche.....

Answer 9

Scripture....

He is God the Father....

Enough said

Answer 10

i believe in male and female aspects of divinity. how can you have an all powerful being without male and female energy?