Why I Reject the Trinity Part: 8
One way that I have thought of the “express image” is to compare it with a pinpoint impression toy. Also, called a Box O’ Nails it is according to urbandictionary.com a, “grid or pan of needles (ranging from silver, to neon). When a hand or face or some other convex object is placed underneath, the needles rise to form an impression of said object.”
Symbolically I believe this is what Jesus was doing. This is how he was a precise reproduction in every respect. The Father showed himself to humanity through the body of Jesus; fully expressing Himself emotionally and logically in word and action.
Instead of seeing the distinction of the Father and the vehicle, Trinity blends the two. And by doing so it creates a paradox and confusion with many other verses. This teaching on the express image combined with the Elohim understanding clarifies and harmonizes most verses on both sides of the debate.
This is my third reason for rejecting the Trinity. I believe it convolutes the distinction between Jesus and the Father diminishing Jesus’ submission. Jesus’ ministry was not just God acting in flesh on his own and our behalf. His ministry was one of willful submission to the Father against his own natural desires. It was a passionate and glorious struggle. Jesus earned the name above all names. Through the law, he earned carnal right standing as the perfect Adam when we couldn’t. He is the firstborn of us, the brethren. Worthy is the Lamb!
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