Jesus appeared before God for us. Please explain?

Question

For those that believe in the trinity teaching this is a major problem. Hebrews 9:24 (American Standard Version)
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9:24 For Christ entered not into a holy place made with hands, like in pattern to the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear before the face of God for us:

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Answer 1

When Jesus ascended back to heaven, he entered Jehovah’s presence bearing the merit of his sacrificed human life as a guilt offering, and Jehovah was pleased to accept it in behalf of all mankind. (Hebrews 9:24)

Th incredible thing is that people still think Jesus is God. But how can that be if Jesus appears before God. Did Jesus appear before himself? No. He appeared befor God, indicating that he and Go are separate persons.

Answer 2

For those who believe in the trinity this is a simple issue to address. The bible "ALWAYS" refers to God in plurality. Even in the jewish Shema, "The Lord our God is one Lord/Jehovah" there is evidence of not a strict monotheism. The bible uses more pronouns in the plural form to describe God even the first word that describes him in the first shapter is the word "Elohim" rather than the singular "El."

In the shema the word "ECHAD" translated as "one" is used.

"in Genesis 1:5 the combination of evening and morning comprise one (echad) day. In Genesis 2:24 a man and a woman come together in marriage and the two "shall become one (echad) flesh." In Ezra 2:64 we are told that the whole assembly was as one (echad), though, of course, it was composed of numerous people. Ezekiel 37:17 provides a rather striking example where two sticks are combined to become one (echad). Thus, use of the word echad in Scripture shows it to be a compound and not an absolute unity." - Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum

Trinitarians only repeat what the bible says about God which describes him as Father, as Son, and as Holy Spirit.
One Being with three personalities. Proverbs 8:23 and 24 describes the second person as Wisdom who is "from everlasting." Upon the action of creating "He" wisdom came forth from the Godhead and the language used is "produced, possessed." Produced could be rendered generated, utilized, instituted or implemented. Never does this indicate a lack of prior existence otherwise we would be speaking of a wisdomless God. The ensuing verse clarifies the context and shows wisdom is 'from eternity past' or (Ha Olam) "of old, from everlasting."

Much more can be shown from scripture in the source I have listed.

Answer 3

It is necessary to go back to the fall to understand this, when humanity fell from Gods grace through Adam and Eve it was impossible for that humanity to restore itself to it`s former state(only God could achieve this) so the second Person of the Trinity became one of us in every way but sin to enable humanity`s restoration.
Christ being fully God and fully Man by His death and resurrection could enter the presence of the Father as Himself(i.e, God) but also as the first fruit of restored humanity in His own human nature.
If Christ is not God the Son and if He did not restore fallen humanity then all hope is futile and there can be no eternal life for us.

Answer 4

Believing in the Trinity is a matter of faith. God is only one but is three at the same time. in Genesis 1:26 says that when the man was created the verb is in the plural, giving us the idea that There was not only one. In John 1 we can find that in the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God. Read these texts and if you want to discuss it, write to me.

Answer 5

This is not so much a problem for someone who believe in Trinity (God is three persons in One) but for a Unitarian (God is one entirely). Trinity states that God is Three persons and One (Tri-Unity); much like the chemical H20 has three states, (ice, water, steam) that can co-exist at the same time, in the same place, but are still the same thing. There are multiple passages in the New Testament (and several in the Old) that indicate God is more than one person, while at the same time there are passages indicative that God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are the same.

Answer 6

Never a problem...Jesus, the Father and Holy Spirit are one in nature or substance, they are not one PERSON. They have three separate and distinct personalities and functions. Very similiar to a a husband, wife and child--but they are still human in nature.

Jesus goes his way to heaven to prepare a place for His with the Father. The Holy Spirit is spoken of as teaching, and is given many personal attributes. Read the bible--it lays it out very clear IMO.

Answer 7

So, what's the question? What's the problem?

Jesus was the perfect representation of Man, so he could represent mankind before God, since He had never sinned. "There is one only God, and only one mediator between men and God, Christ Jesus" Furthermore, "There is no other name given among men whereby we may be saved"

What's the problem?

Of course, the other side of the coin, being the very manifestation of God inhabiting a physical body, He was also the perfect representation of God to men. That's why He could say without impunity, "When you've seen me, you've seen the Father."

"In Him dwelt the fullness of the Godhead bodily."

Answer 8

Jesus is God in the flesh, God is the Father and is spirit. They have different roles and can be in different places at the same time. The Holy spirit was promised by Jesus, but he said I have to leave so the Holy Spirit can come(comforter).

Answer 9

I don't believe in the trinity, I believe the is one God.

Answer 10

You see, Jesus is our advocate. that is why he goes to God for us.