[pinkpanther]

Did the Father say He alone is God and besides Him there is no other? The answer is yes. The Father made that clear, with absolutely zero ambiguity.

You can only find these verses in the OT emphasizing the unique and exclusive nature of the God of Israel.
Jesus in the NT explains and give clues that God is 3 persons

[pinkpanther]

Did you read your Bible properly?

Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. - Matthew 5

Did you not read the Bible?

Jesus often addressed the hypocrisy of those who meticulously followed the outward practices of the Law (like handwashing) while neglecting inner righteousness and compassion.

[Ali Imran]

You can only find these verses in the OT emphasizing the unique and exclusive nature of the God of Israel.
Jesus in the NT explains and give clues that God is 3 persons

Did Jesus in the NT say the only true God is the Father? The answer is, again, yes. Jesus said it with no ambiguity.

Did Jesus reject the accusation of the Pharisees who accused him of claiming to be God? The answer is yes, he rebutted their accusation. We didn't finish that debate earlier today.

[Ali Imran]

Did you not read the Bible?

Jesus often addressed the hypocrisy of those who meticulously followed the outward practices of the Law (like handwashing) while neglecting inner righteousness and compassion.

I agree with Jesus about the hypocrites. 

But that doesn't negate the fact that Jesus said he didn't abolish the Law.

[pinkpanther]

I agree with Jesus about the hypocrites. 

But that doesn't negate the fact that Jesus said he didn't abolish the Law.

The new covenant, often associated with the NT, emphasizes faith in Jesus and his teachings as the path to salvation, rather than adherence to the Mosaic Law...

[pinkpanther]

Did Jesus in the NT say the only true God is the Father? The answer is, again, yes. Jesus said it with no ambiguity.

Did Jesus reject the accusation of the Pharisees who accused him of claiming to be God? The answer is yes, he rebutted their accusation. We didn't finish that debate earlier today.

You quoted John 17:3 but failed to read John 17:5

John 17:5 reads, "And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed."

[Ali Imran]

The new covenant, often associated with the NT, emphasizes faith in Jesus and his teachings as the path to salvation, rather than adherence to the Mosaic Law...

Yes, Paul taught that.

I'm fine if you want to follow the teachings of Paul. God has given you the freedom to choose whatever faith you want and I will not take away that God-given freedom from you. I can't anyway.

[Ali Imran]

You quoted John 17:3 but failed to read John 17:5

John 17:5 reads, "And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed."

Does that negate verse 3?

[pinkpanther]

Yes, Paul taught that.

I'm fine if you want to follow the teachings of Paul. God has given you the freedom to choose whatever faith you want and I will not take away that God-given freedom from you.

faith without good works is dead! Both James and Paul agree with this

[pinkpanther]

Does that negate verse 3?

It tells you that Jesus is not only a man...He is God who was there before the world existed

[Ali Imran]

faith without good works is dead? Both James and Paul agree with this

What about obedience to the Law? Jesus said must. James said must. But you believe it's optional. Who taught you that it's optional? Paul of Tarsus.

[pinkpanther]

What about obedience to the Law? Jesus said must. James said must. But you believe it's optional. Who taught you that it's optional? Paul of Tarsus.

Is it incorrect for Paul to include faith, which is a fundamental aspect of Christian beliefs?

The thief on the cross was judged by faith alone and not works

[Ali Imran]

It tells you that Jesus is not only a man...He is God who was there before the world existed

Did Jesus say the Father is the ONLY true God? 

Did the Father say He alone is God and besides Him, there is no other?

But you believe there are 2 other Gods besides the Father. Man, you're making a huge mistake.

[Ali Imran]

Is it incorrect for Paul to include faith, which is a fundamental aspect of Christian beliefs?

The thief on the cross was judged by faith alone and not works

Of course faith is first. If you don't believe in God and the hereafter, discussing salvation is moot.

Did Jesus say obedience to the Law is critical for salvation? Yes, clearly, with no ambiguity. 

So, how come you believe the Law is optional? Because of Paul's teachings.

[pinkpanther]

Did Jesus say the Father is the ONLY true God? 

Did the Father say He alone is God and besides Him, there is no other?

But you believe there are 2 other Gods besides the Father. Man, you're making a huge mistake.

There are numerous verses in the New Testament that support the idea of Jesus as God.

[Ali Imran]

The thief on the cross was judged by faith alone and not works

The thief on the cross, if we want to believe that story, doesn't negate the command to be obedient to the Law.

The thief was about to die. He didn't have time to be obedient to the Law. In the Hadith, we have a similar story of a sinful man who was on his way to repentance but he died while on his way. Our prophet صلي الله عليه وسلم said he received salvation.

[pinkpanther]

Of course faith is first. If you don't believe in God and the hereafter, discussing salvation is moot.

Did Jesus say obedience to the Law is critical for salvation? Yes, clearly, with no ambiguity. 

So, how come you believe the Law is optional? Because of Paul's teachings.

Paul's teachings focus on salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and his atoning sacrifice, rather than strict adherence to the Law... because we can't perfect the law completely

Both agree on the importance of love and good works

[Ali Imran]

There are numerous verses in the New Testament that support the idea of Jesus as God.

They are all ambiguous. Ambiguity means it can have more than 1 meaning. When Jesus said "I and the Father are one", it can have more than 1 meaning. That's called ambiguity. 

When the Father said, "I alone am God. Beside me there is no other", that is unambiguous. 

When Jesus said John 17:3, that is unambiguous.

[Ali Imran]

Paul's teachings focus on salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and his atoning sacrifice, rather than strict adherence to the Law... because we can't perfect the law completely

Both agree on the importance of love and good works

I am already clear about what Paul taught. 

You already said obedience to the Law is optional, which is the teaching of Paul. But Jesus said obedience to the Law is critical, a must, not optional.

[pinkpanther]

They are all ambiguous. Ambiguity means it can have more than 1 meaning. When Jesus said "I and the Father are one", it can have more than 1 meaning. That's called ambiguity. 

When the Father said, "I alone am God. Beside me there is no other", that is unambiguous. 

When Jesus said John 17:3, that is unambiguous.

Then John 17:5 is unambiguous because He was there before the world existed

[Ali Imran]

Then John 17:5 is unambiguous because He was there before the world existed

So what? I am there too before the world exist.

Melchizedek, who has no beginning nor an end, is also there too before the world exist. 

We all existed before the universe was created.

[pinkpanther]

I am already clear about what Paul taught. 

You already said obedience to the Law is optional, which is the teaching of Paul. But Jesus said obedience to the Law is critical, a must, not optional.

Obedience to Jesus, ergo, is not merely a matter of legalistic adherence to rules but an expression of love and faith in him. The thief on the cross is a great example

[Ali Imran]

Obedience to Jesus, ergo, is not merely a matter of legalistic adherence to rules but an expression of love and faith in him. The thief on the cross is a great example

Ok. Obedience to Jesus is critical to salvation for his followers. That's already a given.

So, when Jesus said you must keep the Law, that means the Law is not optional.

Jesus also said that any who comes after him and makes the Law optional will be in hell. Who did that? I don't need to tell you.

[pinkpanther]

So what? I am there too before the world exist.

Melchizedek, who has no beginning nor an end, is also there too before the world exist. 

We all existed before the universe was created.

So you have another interpretation on the unambiguous verse?

John 17:3
Jesus as a man is praying to His Father in heaven...Since this is a prayer, it is only natural for Jesus to refer to God the Father as thể only true God

[pinkpanther]

Ok. Obedience to Jesus is critical to salvation for his followers. That's already a given.

So, when Jesus said you must keep the Law, that means the Law is not optional.

Jesus also said that any who comes after him and makes the Law optional will be in hell. Who did that? I don't need to tell you.

Did the thief on the cross keep to the law? The answer is No!

[Ali Imran]

So you have another interpretation on the unambiguous verse?

John 17:3
Jesus as a man is praying to His Father in heaven...Since this is a prayer, it is only natural for Jesus to refer to God the Father as thể only true God

Is it true that the Father is the only true God?

Are you gonna redefine the word "only"?

[Ali Imran]

Did the thief on the cross keep to the law? The answer is No!

Did the thief have time to keep the Law. The answer is no.

[pinkpanther]

Is it true that the Father is the only true God?

Are you gonna redefine the word "only"?

Jesus praying to the only true God the Father in heaven.....nothing wrong with it! We are also praying to the Father...that does not negate the fact that Jesus is God

[Lukongsimi]

Is it true that the Father is the only true God?

Are you gonna redefine the word "only"?

Your allah is the Father?

[pinkpanther]

Your allah is the Father?

Allah is non existence ...  Allah can never be a Father