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Q.   Is the one you call Yahshua a lesser God to the Father? If so, doesn’t this mean you worship two Gods?

A.   To explain your question, we must first begin by explaining the Hebrew word Elohim, from where “God” is derived. Unlike the connotation that many connect with God, the term Elohim is broad and is used in several different ways, including to Yahweh (the Father), to angels, and to mankind. It’s also likely used in reference to the Son in the New Testament.

The Strong’s Concordance defines Elohim as, “…gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative.”

When we understand that Elohim refers not only to a singular deity, but to any exalted beings or positions, including human magistrates, the question of whether Yahshua is a lesser Elohim becomes easier to answer. Since Elohim refers to any position of rank, we can include Yahshua among this group. However, the Bible is quite clear that the Son is inferior to the Father, John 10:29; 14:28; and 1Corinthians 11:3.

Consequently, we make a distinction between the Father and Son in worship. While we reverence the Son, we worship Yahweh alone. For this reason, we do not worship multiple “Gods.”

While some may view this position as illogical or paradoxical, it is no more illogical than those who believe that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are the same “God,” but distinct persons. Our position gives admiration to the Son, while maintaining the scriptural relationship between the Father and Son.

As a side note, the term “god” may contain pagan etymology. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, 11th ed., “god” may derive from a root meaning, “…to pour as a molten image.” Some scholars also note that “God” was the proper name of the supreme deity of the ancient Teutons. For these reasons, we refrain from using this term.

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daniel
daniel
4 years ago

“… for there are many lords and gods” said Paul. These are titles. In Hebrew, lord means baal. elohim is PLURAL for “gods”. Why do you displace the NAME, YAHWEH, by using elohim? ..”There are no other gods beside Me”…means: Yahweh is NOT a god, HE is the Creator, the Father in Heaven, and the Father of the Son.

Pat Brady
11 months ago

This is the first time I have visited your site and I kept the night of the 14th Passover alone this evening and see you are using the Gen 1:16 appointed times process and seeing how you currently think about the Father Yah … and his son Yeshua … … it this is right too … I’ll be astonished as these are rare that have it right… Even close or near right is better than many/most … and it would be a blessing for me from the Most High. I wonder if you have people here in Oregon, southern area… Read more »