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Can a necessary being be caused?
In GodLogic’s discussion with Mohammad Hijab, Hijab asked GL this question. And to many people this seemed like a slam dunk on GL. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Wanted to do a temperature check on your guys’ intuitions and thoughts here. What do you guys think?
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@Matthew Herrada this is a route that I was thinking of as well! But for the purpose of this post, I’m wanting people to see a pathway where the answer to the question is “yes, a necessary being can be caused” and get the fundamentals down. As for what you’re saying….im cooking up a fun argument on this topic ;)
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@Mitchell Hanson EXACTLY!
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Why not? Let’s tackle a viral Muslim objection.
I’ve noticed that Muslims are going around with a silly objection lately. But sadly, it’s trapping a lot of Christians. I’ll share the objection here in hopes that we can workshop how to exegete the solution the VERY manufactured problem. The objection: Jesus says He will not drink of the “fruit of the vine” until the eschaton, but then later drinks wine. Matthew 26:29 “I tell you, I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.” John 19:28–30 Jesus, on the cross, is given sour wine, which he tastes/drinks. The basic inference line 1. If Jesus vows to not do X, and then later does X, then he broke his vow 2. Jesus vows to not drink the fruit of the vine (Matthew verse) 3. Jesus drinks sour wine which is from grapes still (John) 4. Therefore Jesus broke his Vow Looking forward to your thoughts guys!
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@Danielle Robinson getting even closer! Okay let’s slow down more. You’re right to bring up the blood of the covenant. What central Jewish theme or celebration is blood used for? What does that have to do with Israel’s history, and is that celebration in the context of the Last Supper?
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@Robert Anderson yes! Specifically, the Passover cup. It’s a very specific reference. Jesus says THIS cup. The fruit of the vine is a liturgical phrase constantly embedded in the Passover cup. So in Matthew: Jesus says He will not drink of the Passover cup until the eschaton In John: Jesus refuses the Passover cup, then drinks the sour wine.
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