The mystery of the GODHEAD

[Laela]

There is a reason why we must read the Word in context. Sometimes I fall short myself when I read to understand. Your Scriptural references below describe God, using similies and personifications (please see bolded).

The word similie means " a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as"; a metaphor

Your question is interesting, because it can be rejected by anyone who doesn't believe God is a SHE. I believe God is God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.
But there has to be a "feminine" aspect to God to create Eve. So, if any of the Godhead would have a feminine aspect I believe it's the Holy Spirit, because he's the Comforter and one who understands (wisdom), has compassion and is loving... those are all characteristics of God.

Sure, thanks for asking...

I am referring to the times within the bible (standard Christian bible) where GOD has a feminine image..

"Feminine Images of God


Isaiah 42:14. The prophet uses the simile of a woman in childbirth to describe God=s patient endurance of Israel's sin turning into an outcry: "Now I will cry out like a travailing woman." No other feminine imagery is used here.

Isaiah 49:14-21. In this passage God speaks of His faithful compassion for Israel using the analogy of a mother not forsaking her children. The point stresses that God has great compassion.

Hosea 11:1-4; 8-9. The prophet uses the human terminology to reflect the nature of God: "bands of love" and "compassion." But Hosea compares God to a husband, and the feminine image is for His people.

Proverbs. Wisdom literature uses personification to describe God in chapter 8. While wisdom is a central attribute of the LORD, it is not given hypostatic identity with God in the Old Testament, as in Egypt, for example, where wisdom becomes a goddess. In Proverbs 31 wisdom is personified as a woman because the word for wisdom, hokmah, is a feminine noun.[29] (In Proverbs, nebalah, "folly," is also a feminine noun, personified in the wayward women of chapters 5-7).

Matthew 23:37 (Luke 13:34-35). Jesus compares himself to a mother hen who would have gathered the people under her wings. It may be that the background of this image is Zion, the Queen City, and that Jesus is contrasting the failure of the leaders to help the people with his own zeal for them."

As one whom his mother comforts, so I (God) will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem.
Isaiah 66:13

....This was taken off the web and it may not mean anything...but it is interesting...

 

[Laela]

That was very well said!

While I do believe that one should be careful in their interpretation of scripture, I also am confronted with Genesis 1. I don't think that God has distinctly male or female attributes, what I believe is that He is ALL. He has the attributes that WE consider male or female. It is not laid out in His Word (from what I've read) as to what He considers male/female. He has attributes of BOTH. The way that He chooses to show Himself is 'I AM'. This simply means that He is whatever He needs to be at a given moment--whether that attribute is male or female in nature (as define by human beings).

Scripture states that He made male and female in his image.

26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground."

27 So God created man in his own image,
in the image of God he created him;
male and female he created them.

Just my thoughts.

 

[kooskoos]

okay so most would agree to the following:

God the Father
God the Son
God the Holy Spirit

Question: What title (if any) does the feminine nature of GOD have?

Have you considered God the Mother or God the sister?

What do you ladies think?

It's not that God necessarily has a feminine nature, as in He is woman or female (IMO). The names of God are masculine, and we refer to all parts of the Godhead as "He." Even in the verses you quoted (which were really good ones ), God is still referred to as "He." The Hebrews believed that the "Shekinah Glory" was God's "feminine" part, but not to the point that God is woman. I believe it was more to explain His softer, caring side. You can imagine how difficult it was for an ancient people to explain that such a mighty, powerful, and usually angry God could also be characterized as being soft, caring, and thoughtful. That's probably why they attributed feminine characteristics to Him as well.

However, there is no portion of the Godhead that is ever referred to as "she," so I don't think anyone should consider God as "The Mother" or "Sister." Jesus came down to Earth as a man, God is referred to in the Bible much more as masculine than feminine, and the Holy Spirit is masculine as well. When I personify God, I always do so in a masculine way.

ETA:

And I guess I should also add that I'm not putting you out Netta, or suggesting that you think God is female or a woman or anything like that. I just went back and read all the comments left here, and I think as Christian women, we should feel empowered to ask each other questions about the God we serve. The Bible says that we find wisdom in Godly counsel! I love that on a forum dedicated to hair, we can come together and talk about Godly things. With that I just want to remind us that we shouldn't do so in an effort to cause strife, or just for the sake of debate. Proverbs tells us that a harsh word, even if it's "correct," can stir up anger. What's the point of being "right" if we're giving place to anger rather than taking this conversation as an opportunity to edify the saints?

Netta, you asked a great question, based on things you saw in the Bible, and you have a right to ask questions of the Word. I just gave my opinion, and I hope it was somewhat helpful

Sorry for the uber long post

 

[chicacanella]

Netta1, God can not be considered the titles that you have mentioned above. As you probably know, all throughout the bible He is referred to in the pronoun as a "he." We know that the bible is God's inspired word to me and if we can't find this type of reference of him anywhere in the bible, then it's a no-go.

This is how I can explain the Godhead in a very simple way to you through using all male pronouns.

Okay, you understand the concept of a person being able to be the same person but in different roles? For instance, you are a woman who is probably a daughter, a sister, a mother etc. The same role that you would be in as a sister is not the same role you would portray as a mother to your young children and so on. you are still the same person but you carry out different commands.

Okay, now let's look at God. God Almighty is the father who has spoken the command, Jesus is our earthly example on how to follow it and The Holy Spirit teaches us in all things or how to follow it. Now, God is God, Lord Jesus is God and so is The Holy Spirit BUT they tend to deal with us differently. One thing that I can say for sure is that the voice of Jesus, the voice of God and the voice of The Holy Spirit are all very much masculine.

Maybe there is some misunderstanding about how even earthly men can speak softly and tenderly but still be a man. Well, God's voice, Lord Jesus and The Holy Spirit have never, ever sounded feminine to me. And also, we tend to think that Lord Jesus or The Holy Spirit can never sternly reprimand us but I've been reprimanded enough where I know this isn't true.

what I've found out about God is that He is very patient and loving towards us. The Holy Spirit is always there reassuring me with "I'm proud of you," and I love you. Lord Jesus has told me just this last month that I am in the midst and I will help you. God usually speaks to me in dreams moreso but Lord Jesus and The Holy Spirit usually speak to me while I'm awake and sleep. But really, they all speak to me through The Holy Spirit and as we discussed, it's just a different role for God but He still is God.

 

[LatterGlory]

Thank you for these scriptures!

You are welcome the answer is always in the Holy Bible.

When I just got saved I had been through a few religions - with differing customs, doctrines and practices - via various family influences.

Heard and saw many things then I decided there just has to be more to life than that which I was experiencing.

I was just tired of a man/woman telling me what he/she thought was right and none could sufficiently answer the vast number of questions I had.

To cut a long story short I was given a NKJV bible and some sound advice, "whenever you read the bible pray and ask God for understanding".

The Word provided every answer I needed, can't say I always liked the answer, but it was always the right one, and I am happy I obeyed His word.

It’s been many years now and I’m still finding that God's way is the best way and as you learn of Him (Jesus) you'll find an unmatched love accompanied by joy and peace.

Ask Him sincerely and humbly, to reveal Himself to you… and He will.

 

[MissMeWithThatIsh]

I wondered that a little myself. I don't think God has a sex. I think God is sexless, and is easily referred to in a masculine sense because of the way things have been.

While I am not promoting the belief in this information I'm about to share, I find it interesting that according to history, "prior" to Christian doctrine and takeover in the world... many people seemed to worship "the Goddess" - and still do today in Pagan and Wiccan (and other) religions and beliefs. I do not subscribe TO these beliefs, I've just read a little about this. In these societies, it is said that women ruled... and therefore things were matriarchal.

Then there was a shift to patriarchal things, and since then Goddess became God.

For all intents and purposes, I think God has no sex but we obviously cannot comprehend that. God's greatness cannot be defined by gender, but instead of saying it... it's easier to refer to God as a He.

Even so, I would implore you to check out Sue Monk Kidd's book, Dance of the Dissident Daughter. It speaks slightly on how God's gender affects "some women" in the church... among many other things.

 

[Netta1]

Thank you ladies, great discussion! Thanks for all of your input.

I've learned a lot from this discussion alone, lol....

...my studies continue....and continue...and continue lol :0)

May yours also continue in this walk...

B'rakha (Blessings)!

 

[Mamita]

If i say you defend your children like a tiger mother and her cubs

does it mean you and your kids have a tiger essence?

it's only called a comparison, an image, sometimes a parable. When Jesus says He is the vine, does it mean He has vegetation essence? a fruit essence?

And God came in the flesh of a son not a daughter, Jesus talks about God as his father, never his mother, isn't that enough proof?

nah, i think this is not thinking outside the box it's smoking funny cigarettes and thinking too hard lol
I agree with the person who mentioned pagan traditions, that's how we got Mary as the "mother of God" and "queen of angels", pagan traditions used to lure pagans into church. They loved the woman's symbolic

 

[LatterGlory]

1Ti 3:16
(16) And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

N.B Just for those who may not know, this scripture is speaking of Jesus Christ ( a man ) and HE died for our sins.

1Jn 4:8
(8) He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

 

[jwhitley6]

Personally, I can't see any reason why God would need a penis or a vagina....or a physical body at all, for that matter...does he have a stomach, intestines,etc. We attribute masculine qualities to God and refer to him as such, but to me, God just IS.

I'm really shocked at some of the posts here. Being a "Christian" or being "saved" does not mean you have all the answers. Some of us barely know ourselves and want to claim to have a full knowledge of a vast and magnificent God who created not only Earth but the Universe and all of the galaxies, planets and beings within.....There is no harm in discussing our thoughts (biblically sound or not) and beliefs (biblically sound or not) in an open forum. We may not all agree but with an open mind a little tolerance God might reveal something that we really needed to know. We are all searching for a better understanding of and relationship with our awesome God.

The Christianity Forum is really going through it and I pray for peace and a renewed spirit of community.

 

[Laela]

ITA, at the bolded sis... ITA.

I'll add that sometimes, questioning God can make those who question doubters. If we're firm in our beliefs, it won't matter one way or another.

Stay blessed!

Personally, I can't see any reason why God would need a penis or a vagina....or a physical body at all, for that matter...does he have a stomach, intestines,etc. We attribute masculine qualities to God and refer to him as such, but to me, God just IS.

I'm really shocked at some of the posts here. Being a "Christian" or being "saved" does not mean you have all the answers. Some of us barely know ourselves and want to claim to have a full knowledge of a vast and magnificent God who created not only Earth but the Universe and all of the galaxies, planets and beings within.....There is no harm in discussing our thoughts (biblically sound or not) and beliefs (biblically sound or not) in an open forum. We may not all agree but with an open mind a little tolerance God might reveal something that we really needed to know. We are all searching for a better understanding of and relationship with our awesome God.

The Christianity Forum is really going through it and I pray for peace and a renewed spirit of community.

 

[kooskoos]

I'm really shocked at some of the posts here. Being a "Christian" or being "saved" does not mean you have all the answers. Some of us barely know ourselves and want to claim to have a full knowledge of a vast and magnificent God who created not only Earth but the Universe and all of the galaxies, planets and beings within.....
The Christianity Forum is really going through it and I pray for peace and a renewed spirit of community.

Thanks for this...

 

[Netta1]

ITA, at the bolded sis... ITA.

I'll add that sometimes, questioning God can make those who question doubters. If we're firm in our beliefs, it won't matter one way or another.

Stay blessed!

True perhaps, but I think that depends on the heart of the person who is asking and only GOD knows that. Besides sometimes asking questions can spark faith and a greater curiosity to ponder and study GOD. Why do so many of us always assume negative?

IMO asking questions does not mean the person is not firm in their belief (as a whole) that may not have anything to do with it. Why do some folks assume that asking questions mean that the person is barely hanging on?? Again so many of us assume negative, but why? Some people just want more knowledge, wisdom and understanding. Isn't GOD vast? I don't know about anyone else but I have not arrived. I am firm but I am pliable/moldable to GODs words.

This topic and many others may not matter to some...but it matters to me. All things concerning the nature of GOD matter to me. All of Gods word matters to me. ALL the things he created matter to me. I can read from Gen to Rev and still desire RHEMA. I seek, I ask, I knock. I want to know him, I understand not everyone feels the way I do-but I don't care. This walk is personal. I never want to be a Pharisee they were so religious that they missed the KING? my people, my people...

I am willing to lose everything I thought I knew (if need be) for the sake of GODs knowledge...

but hey that’s just me...

 

[discobiscuits]

Imagery used to describe attributes of G/J/Y the almighty I Am that I Am is different than His nature. The natural is a representation of the spiritual in which both things reproduce after their own kind from the male seed.

 

[Prudent1]

okay so most would agree to the following:

God the Father
God the Son
God the Holy Spirit

Question: What title (if any) does the feminine nature of GOD have?

Have you considered God the Mother or God the sister?

What do you ladies think?

Hi Netta1,
I haven't really thought of the possibilty of God having a feminine nature since childhood when my young mind was trying to wrap around the concept of a supreme God period. As an adult I have never considered a feminine God b/c in all of my understanding, prayer results, personal interactions with God, he has always revealed himself as a he. I read the scriptures you posted and have reached the same conclusion many others here have. I have also had God use this methodology( his use of similes) on me personally. Because he is so much bigger than what our minds can relate to at this point in time, he uses analogies we can understand w/ our limited human logic. When kids ask us questions like why is the sky blue or where do babies come from? It would not be a loving gesture at all to launch into a discussion on how nitrogen and oxygen atoms in the atmosphere have an effect on the sunlight that passes through them. In fact it would be very confusing to a young mind. We are God's kids and often compared to sheep. Not very flattering since sheep are cute but stupid little things . That's not a put down b/c God knows what our end will be. For now we are trying to see using that dirty mirror but, when we are no longer bound by the physical laws in this body and are like God we will know as he knows (1Cor 13:12). Your greatest strengths can sometimes be your greatest weaknesses. You have questions and that is fine. God can handle our questions coming from a sincere mind. He will reveal himself to you if you keep seeking. James 1:5 encourages us to ask God for wisdom. I do all the time. Your questions and the answers you receive may help someone like you who didn't want to ask their questions. When you get a chance you may want to read Job 38 to 42. He and God had a very interesting conversation about Job and his friends trying to apply human logic to an everlasting God. We are the creature studying the Creator. We were made to pay homage to him not the other way around.

Prudent1

 

[Mamita]

True perhaps, but I think that depends on the heart of the person who is asking and only GOD knows that. Besides sometimes asking questions can spark faith and a greater curiosity to ponder and study GOD. Why do so many of us always assume negative?

Ecclesiaste 12 "12": And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

What God knows is his Word and the heart of man Jeremiah 17 "9": The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?

Questions won't spark a faith, The Lord will spark a faith.

Thing is this question is not new, you the OP didn't invent it, it blew up around the feminism movement. It came from someone else who thought the scriptures weren't enough for them and wanted to add a twist to it. You can't use an image used and say it means something literally.

Like I said Jesus said he was the vine, He did not mean He was part bush or part plant. See what i mean? U will never find in the bible God referred to as anything other than male, compared to female yes, referred to as female? no

In you question you asked (if any) well there's none and that is just what many of us here know from the scriptures.

With topics like these the only answer some can give is it's wrong, because there's no other way to put it, some will say it's a possibility, but just because we think it's wrong and a heresy and those questions are dangerous and a weariness of the flesh doesn't mean we throw a stone, we're just passionate about what we believe in and some topics are red flags to us. We're all sharing knowledge here... some will agree some will be offended, no other way lol I just don't know what else to say cause none of us can really apologize for what we believe in u know lol

 

[Laela]

Dear Netta,

I wasn't referring to you per se, just in general, because I've confronted these types of questions in here and in real life. So please don't take this personally just because I posted in your thread. That's my humble opinion...anyone who questions God or his existence is a doubter; I'll always stand by this statement. If you see that as a negative thing, that's also your opinion and you're entitled to it.

I'll applaud you for asking, and I did contribute my thoughts on the subject earlier..so please try not to make this a holier-than-thou issue....I'm not there with you on that.

We all are here to learn. I don't know everything, so I hope you're not thinking I do, because you'll be doing the assuming. That would also be problematic for you whenever I have anything to say to you on any subject, so please don't let that happen. I'm open and will speak to anyone, even if I disagree with them, because I strive to walk in love.

God Bless you, sis... No harm was meant toward you!

Why do so many of us always assume negative? .

 

[Netta1]

Ecclesiaste 12 "12": And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

I see what you mean, but the word does instruct us to study. I do understand your point in posting this scripture, however. Reminds me of a time I was researching a really dark subject-that I had to take a break from because of the nature of the subject.

What God knows is his Word and the heart of man Jeremiah 17 "9": The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?

Yep thats right!

Questions won't spark a faith, The Lord will spark a faith.

I understand the faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of GOD. Romans 10:17.


Who knows, maybe the answer to the question could've just been the missing piece to the puzzle and spark (i.e. encourage/push/support) faith. In what I typed it was assumed that faith already existed and the answer to the question JUST might (perhaps/could happen to) spark (see above i.e.) faith.

Thing is this question is not new, you the OP didn't invent it, it blew up around the feminism movement. It came from someone else who thought the scriptures weren't enough for them and wanted to add a twist to it. You can't use an image used and say it means something literally.

I think the "feminine ideal" started long before the feminist movement. Anyhow, here are two sites with opposing view points concerning some elements of the original topic.

http://www.christian-thinktank.com/wnogod.html (gives some scriptures/books of GOD reffering with feminine characteristics....)

Some I never knew, others I've heard of...

This site http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/Believer's Corner/Doctrines/is_god_male_or_female.htm must have missed the scriptures/books of the bible listed above (the site clearly denies GODs use of feminine characteristics to describe himself at times in the bible) which is not true.

But...I did however appreciate their hypothesis as to why GOD even bothered giving himself human characteristics...

In question you asked (if any) well there's none and that is just what many of us here know from the scriptures.

Yep I have yet to find the title mother GOD in the KJV, lol. I have heard of the word skekinah = a feminine Hebrew word that means the GOD who dwells within. Where is this in the bible? I don't know, lol. It isn't according to this person

"If you have been a Christian for any length of time, or if you are Jewish, you have no doubt heard about the "Shekinah Glory". This is the Hebrew expression for the "Very Presence of God". You probably also know that the specific word "Shekinah" does not occur in the Hebrew Old Testament but is found in many extra Biblical (outside of the Bible) writings. But the primary form of the word (the root) from which Shekinah is a derivative does indeed occur often in Scripture and is usually translated "Dwell"." http://www.svbc.org/trumpeter/archive/9608.htm

but... we sing about the Shekinah glory "all the day long"...so its worth researching. LOL

With topics like these the only answer some can give is it's wrong, because there's no other way to put it, some will say it's a possibility, but just because we think it's wrong and a heresy and those questions are dangerous and a weariness of the flesh doesn't mean we throw a stone, we're just passionate about what we believe in and some topics are red flags to us. We're all sharing knowledge here... some will agree some will be offended, no other way lol I just don't know what else to say cause none of us can really apologize for what we believe in u know lol

I understand folks get up and arms...passion for the GOD and the WORD is a great thing-but immediately accusing someone of having Ill intent for asking a question is MENTAL. LOL I know some topics are "taboo"....but oh well what I can say. You are right someone is always going to be offended....


Thanks for your post!

Dear Netta,

I wasn't referring to you per se, just in general, because I've confronted these types of questions in here and in real life. So please don't take this personally just because I posted in your thread. That's my humble opinion...anyone who questions God or his existence is a doubter; I'll always stand by this statement. If you see that as a negative thing, that's also your opinion and you're entitled to it.

I'll applaud you for asking, and I did contribute my thoughts on the subject earlier..so please try not to make this a holier-than-thou issue....I'm not there with you on that.

We all are here to learn. I don't know everything, so I hope you're not thinking I do, because you'll be doing the assuming. That would also be problematic for you whenever I have anything to say to you on any subject, so please don't let that happen. I'm open and will speak to anyone, even if I disagree with them, because I strive to walk in love.

God Bless you, sis... No harm was meant toward you!

Girl you betta stop, I know what you mean I posted most of what I posted "in general" too not necessarily to you...sorry for the confusion. I value your opinion too suga!

Thats why I shouldn't post from work on a highly caffeinated diet

LOL

 

[Mamita]

I see what you mean, but the word does instruct us to study. I do understand your point in posting this scripture, however. Reminds me of a time I was researching a really dark subject-that I had to take a break from because of the nature of the subject.

yeah i did that so many times too, Im so curious and a book worm i used to come to him with any and everything, any question any theory and he always threw that one at me, after some time you stop cause there's enough in there to study without studying the what if he meant ... lol


I understand the faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of GOD. Romans 10:17.


Who knows, maybe the answer to the question could've just been the missing piece to the puzzle and spark (i.e. encourage/push/support) faith. In what I typed it was assumed that faith already existed and the answer to the question JUST might (perhaps/could happen to) spark (see above i.e.) faith.

what i meant by God sparks a faith is He knows those that are His, He draws them to Him. John 6 "44": No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
I mean u can be on a deserted island with no phone, if it's time for you to get out of sin and follow him you'll find a bible on the beach out of nowhere lool I was in France in a family of non practicing new age catholics who had never heard of being saved or a Holy Ghost and He drew me through the internet when i met my fiance lol

I think the "feminine ideal" started long before the feminist movement. Anyhow, here are two sites with opposing view points concerning some elements of the original topic.

http://www.christian-thinktank.com/wnogod.html (gives some scriptures/books of GOD reffering with feminine characteristics....)

Some I never knew, others I've heard of...

This site http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/Believer's Corner/Doctrines/is_god_male_or_female.htm must have missed the scriptures/books of the bible listed above (the site clearly denies GODs use of feminine characteristics to describe himself at times in the bible) which is not true.

But...I did however appreciate their hypothesis as to why GOD even bothered giving himself human characteristics...

I'll read those links at work it's summer it's calm. I meant it BLEW UP around the feminist movement, it's been around since the first guy who made a statue out of clay that had boobs and kneeled in front of it looool

Yep I have yet to find the title mother GOD in the KJV, lol. I have heard of the word skekinah = a feminine Hebrew word that means the GOD who dwells within. Where is this in the bible? I don't know, lol. It isn't according to this person

"If you have been a Christian for any length of time, or if you are Jewish, you have no doubt heard about the "Shekinah Glory". This is the Hebrew expression for the "Very Presence of God". You probably also know that the specific word "Shekinah" does not occur in the Hebrew Old Testament but is found in many extra Biblical (outside of the Bible) writings. But the primary form of the word (the root) from which Shekinah is a derivative does indeed occur often in Scripture and is usually translated "Dwell"." http://www.svbc.org/trumpeter/archive/9608.htm

but... we sing about the Shekinah glory "all the day long"...so its worth researching. LOL

never heard of it lol I'll look it up yeah

I understand folks get up and arms...passion for the GOD and the WORD is a great thing-but immediately accusing someone of having Ill intent for asking a question is MENTAL. LOL I know some topics are "taboo"....but oh well what I can say. You are right someone is always going to be offended....


Thanks for your post!

I can't talk for everybody, but well first f all this is a forum typing makes it hard to translate intentions or tones and stuff but i can promise you and i can't swear but i promiiiiiiiise you what we were accusing was Satan behind you. You know that saying hate the sin love the sinner some like that, it's what it is we know the person is only asking about something in her head, but we have a feeling it was put there by you know who lol evil:, but that's just us. either because we have thought of it already in the past and came to a conclusion or because it was already thrown at us from somewhere else, it's topics we study and answer to here mostly not people which can make it super confusing and annoy or offend, i'm really sorry if you felt attacked

Man I've annoyed my fiance so much in the beginning lol usually when i had questions like that he just said put it aside keep studying for your salvation and it'll fall in place and you'll get your answer to that question naturally, and I always did i promise in a pretty short time llike one or 2 months, cause if what's right in front of you your goal is clear, then your surroundings are too

 

[Netta1]

^I hear you Mamita, I am not newly saved though, I am sure many have assumed that I am (if at all), LOL wrong. I got saved at 11 yrs old I am 29 now. Of course my years in service do not have anything to do with a hill of beans, in terms of my curiosity. I am still human, I am still walking this walk, and GOD is still new to me even after 18 years I'd like to think that I am still learning.

I assure you, the "devil" did not make me start this post, that’s just absurd. To ask a question is not a sin. LOL I gather this forum is like the traditional church and thats okay, as long as the members note that there are many members and we are all different, all will be well.

Thanks again!

 

[pebbles]

Personally, I can't see any reason why God would need a penis or a vagina....or a physical body at all, for that matter...does he have a stomach, intestines,etc. We attribute masculine qualities to God and refer to him as such, but to me, God just IS.

I'm really shocked at some of the posts here. Being a "Christian" or being "saved" does not mean you have all the answers. Some of us barely know ourselves and want to claim to have a full knowledge of a vast and magnificent God who created not only Earth but the Universe and all of the galaxies, planets and beings within.....There is no harm in discussing our thoughts (biblically sound or not) and beliefs (biblically sound or not) in an open forum. We may not all agree but with an open mind a little tolerance God might reveal something that we really needed to know. We are all searching for a better understanding of and relationship with our awesome God.

The Christianity Forum is really going through it and I pray for peace and a renewed spirit of community.

Thanks so much for this post. I'm becoming more than just a little concerned with the things happening on this forum of late. Ladies, please pray for clarity, truth, understanding, and peace.

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