Manifestations (re: Trinity v. Monarchy)
Mark Bassett (mbasset@iconn.net)
Thu, 29 Aug 1996 05:26:15 GMT
Thank you for this message. You have put your finger on a sore
inconsistency.
It is true that the word manifestation is very poorly suited, even
inaccurate to describe the aspects of view toward God which cause him
to appear as Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
The Principle Manifestation of the Spirit which Jesus referred as the
Father, is the Son, the Lord Jesus Himself.
Also, it is reasonable to say that the Holy Ghost, that is, the Spirit
of God operating in man for regeneration through the experience of
Pentecost, is a manifest ion. We have this treasure in earthen
vessels. The treasure is God, and in that, He is manifested.
The mercy of God is manifested in the visible and memorable role of
the Savior, in His passion.
But some say God is manifested as Father ... etc, etc ... I ask
"really ? when did you see that ?"