Jesus is God

Hen and HeisMy opponent is correct in stating that it is 'hen' that is used for one and not 'heis. ' The problem that he still has is that 'hen' is used in John 17:21 when Jesus is made to say; "That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. " I have not read an adequete reason why my opponent uses the one (hen) in John 10:30 as proof that Jesus and God are one person but dismisses the very same one (hen) as meaning something different in John 17:21. This strikes me as selective reasoning, but I leave that to you the reader to decide. Begotten used for JesusMy opponent uses the word begotten without giving the reader a clear understanding of the word. Let's look up the meaning of this word begotten:. http://dictionary.reference.com...;1. (esp. of a male parent) to procreate or generate (offspring).2. to cause; produce as an effect3. To father; sire.4. To cause to exist or occur; produceDoesn't this mean that Jesus was 'procreated' , 'generated' or 'produced'? This verse CONFIRMS that Jesus was created and given (to this earth) by another party FAR SUPERIOR than him. Jesus WAS created and therefore cannot pre-existed. And since he was created, he cannot be part of the Creator. Misrepresenting biased sources as credible scholarsMy opponent misrepresents two Christian ministers as scholarly sources. Albert Barnes and John Gill. "Albert Barnes - (1798 - 1870) , American theologianAlbert Barnes was born at Rome, New York, on December 1, 1798. He graduated from Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, in 1820, and from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1823. Barnes was ordained as a Presbyterian minister by the presbytery of Elizabethtown, New Jersey, in 1825, and was the pastor successively of the Presbyterian Church in Morristown, New Jersey (1825-1830), and of the First Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia (1830-1867). " . http://www.ccel.org... "John Gill(1697–1771)English Baptist theologian Dr. John Gill stands as one of the most important and yet misunderstood of our Baptist forefathers. His spirituality and intellect were only matched by the intensity with which others loved him or reviled him. " . http://www.tlogical.net...Here is a standard for credible sources:"If the source's author is known to be emotionally or financially connected with the subject, be aware that the source may not fairly represent all views. Sometimes research is necessary to determine relationships that indicate the possibility of bias. " . http://www.wikihow.com...I leave you the reader to decide if the quotes from my opponents sources are reliable. Trinity is not unique to ChristianityThe early Christian Church absorbed pagan populations and some of their beliefs; "One idea that became popular among Christians around the fourth century was that of a trinity of gods. It was not, however, a new idea conceived by Christians, for there is much evidence of widespread belief in similar ideas throughout earlier recorded history. Many scholars believe that the Trinity, as taught by Christians, comes from Plato as suggested in the Timaeus, but the Platonic trinity is itself merely a rearrangement of older trinities dating back to earlier peoples. In Indian religion there is the Trinitarian group of Brahma, Vishna, and Shiva; in Egyptian religion there is the group of Kneph, Phthas, and Osiris. In Phoenicia the trinity of gods were Ulomus, Ulosuros, and Eliun. In Greece they were Zeus, Poseidon, and Aidoneus. In Rome they were Jupiter, Neptune, and Pluto. In Babylonia and Assyria they were Anos, lllinos, and Aos. Among Celtic nations they were called Kriosan, Biosena, and Siva, and in Germanic nations they were called Thor, Wodan, and Fricco. Trinities of gods existed in other cultures as well, including, but not limited to, those of Siberia, Persia, Japan, Scandinavia, and Mexico. We can see, therefore, that although the Trinity is characteristic of the Christian religion, it is by no means peculiar to it. " . http://www.auburn.edu...Bible does not support TrinityMy opponent argues that Jesus is equal with God, as well as being God as expressed by the Nicean Creed. Here are several examples of Jesus not being equal to God;1- Jesus is not all knowing: Jesus said: I do not know, only GOD Almighty Knows, when he was asked about the Hour:Jesus said: "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. (From the NIV Bible, Matthew 24:36)"2- Jesus denied being goodThe Bible's New Testament also records Jesus saying: ""Why do you call me good? " Jesus answered. "No one is good–except God alone. " (From the NIV Bible, Mark 10:18)"If Jesus doesn't consider himself as "good", then how can he be equal to God? Also, another important point to notice in Mark 10:18 is the word "alone": ""Why do you call me good? " Jesus answered. "No one is good–except God alone. " (From the NIV Bible, Mark 10:18)"3- Jesus never said I am God:"Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. (From the NIV Bible, Deuteronomy 6:4)""The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. (From the NIV Bible, Mark 12:29)"Notice also how Jesus said "our God", which included him to be under GOD Almighty's creation and Divine Authority, and not someone or an entity that is equal to GOD Almighty. John 8:28 Jesus said "I do nothing of myself"4- God is not man according to bible and becuase is not born out of women . "God IS not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it? " (Numbers 23:19)"I will not execute my burning anger; I will not again destroy Ephraim; for I am God and not a man, the Holy One in your midst, and I will not come in wrath. " (Hosea 11:9)Job 25:4-6How then can man be justified with God? or how can he be clean that is born of a woman? Jesus was born, and according to this verse could not be equal to God.5- Jesus could not save anyoneThe Bible also claims that Jesus cannot save anyone! Here is the passage:Hebrews 5:7 Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared; So Jesus cried to the one who could save him from death, this means Jesus could not save himself from death, therefore this also means Jesus cannot save anyone else from death. How can Jesus be God when he cannot save anyone? This also shows that Jesus is not in control of life and death, God however is in control of everything, including life and death.6-Jesus' Miracles were not unique in the BibleAccording to the Books of Kings, Elijah raised the dead, brought fire down from the sky, and ascended into heaven by a whirlwind. Curing the blind:(From the NIV Bible, 2 Kings 6:15-24)Gving life to deathWhen the body touched Elisha's bones, the man came to life and stood up on his feet. Hazael king of Aram oppressed Israel throughout the reign of Jehoahaz. (From the NIV Bible, 2 Kings 13:20-22)"ConclusionMy opponent asks you the reader to suspend your knowledge of grammer, math, and history to vote for him.