Examine the Verse
Titus 2:13
This verse is cited as
implying support to the Trinitarian belief that Jesus Christ is God
―the
eternal second person
God the Son who took on a human body and nature and became
both
man and God. Thus, Jesus Christ is fully man and
fully God simultaneously.
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looking for the
blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and
Savior Jesus Christ,
(Titus 2:13, New King James Version) |
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We are filled with hope,
as we wait for the glorious return
of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.
Footnote: a.
Titus 2:13 the glorious
return of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ:
Or "the glorious return of our great God and our Savior
Jesus Christ" or "the return of Jesus Christ, who is the
glory of our great God and Savior."
(Titus 2:13, Contemporary English
Version) |
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awaiting the blessed hope
of the
appearance of the Glory of the great God and of our Saviour
Christ Jesus,
(Titus 2:13, James Moffatt New
Testament) |
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Trinitarian Belief in
God and Jesus Christ:
Trinitarians believe in the Trinity, that God is the "Triune God"
existing as
three persons―
God the Father,
God the Son and God the Holy Spirit, but one being.
All three are
eternal
with no beginning.
Members of the Trinity are
co-equal and co-eternal,
one in
essence, nature, power, action, and will.
Trinitarians believe that Jesus Christ is the eternal second person
"God the Son",
who took on a human body and nature and became
both man and God.
Thus is Jesus is fully man
and fully God simultaneously. |
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Apostle's admonition, warning and
unique way of teaching:
1.
No prophecy of scripture is a matter of personal
interpretation. (II Pt. 1:20, NAB)
2. Do not go beyond what
is written. (I
Cor. 4:6, NIV)
3.
We do not use words of human wisdom. We speak words given to
us by the Spirit,
using the Spirit's words to explain spiritual truths. (1
Cor. 2:13, NLT) |
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Points to Consider: |
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1. Notice that the words "God
and Savior" in the New King James Version, both appear to
refer to Jesus Christ.
2. However, also take notice that in the James Moffatt
Version, the word "God" appear to refer to God, and
the word "Saviour" appear to refer to the Christ Jesus.
3. How can the above verse be interpreted to mean
"Jesus Christ is the great God and Savior"
when Apostle Paul himself clearly wrote this in the very
beginning of the same letter to Titus:
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To
Titus, a true son in our common faith:
Grace, mercy, and peace
from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ
our Savior.
(Titus 1:4, NKJV)
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Thus, Apostle Paul clearly
distinguishes "God the Father" and the
"Lord Jesus Christ our Savior". THEREFORE,
the rendition of the above verse that would make it appear
that "Christ is God" is erroneous.
On the other hand, the rendition of the above verse that
distinguishes God from Christ, as in Titus 1:4, is correct.
4. Moreover, how can the above verse be interpreted to mean that
"Christ is God" when Apostle Paul
himself, the author of the above verse (Titus 2:13), clearly
and unmistakably distinguishes God, the Father from the Lord
Jesus Christ:
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yet for
us there is one God, the Father, of
whom are all things, and we for Him; and one
Lord Jesus Christ, through whom are all
things, and through whom we live.
(1 Corinthians 8:6,
NKJV) |
5. Is Jesus God and Savior?
Click link to
Interesting Question #37 |
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Titus 2:13 in other Versions of
the Bible: |
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Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of
the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; (King James
Version)
while we wait for the blessed hope—the
appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus
Christ,
(New International Version)
while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when
the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be
revealed.
(New Living Translation)
You may use other version or translation of the Holy Bible.
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Bible Study
Suggestion: |
- Search the internet for the
Trinitarian explanation of the above verse.
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Examine
- consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover
essential features or meaning;
Source:
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/examine
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