B.B.D -Quick Questions & Answers

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1. Q: Who Is God The Father?

A: According to the Bible, God the Father is the Ultimate Source and the Supreme Authority of the Universe. He is the foundational Abrahamic God, The Father & God of our Lord Jesus Christ ( $John 20:17$ ) & The "One God" of whom the Apostle Paul says ( $1 Corinthians 8:6$ ) that we live for. Read More About God The Father Here.

2. Q: Who Is Jesus Christ?

A: According to the "Bible" Jesus Christ is the One & Only Son of God. He is the literal offspring of The Father, brought into existence to be the Father's perfect image, representative, and the executive of His will. While he carries the title of "God" due to his Divine Heritage, authority and power, he is distinct from and subject to his Father, Yahweh, The Abrahamic God, who he calls the "Only True God."

To understand the mechanics of Jesus Christ, we look at these "Bible Facts":

1. The Literal Son (His Origin): Jesus is not a second "version" of God, but His literal Son manifested by God The Father in his own Divine likeness ( $John 5:26$ ). As the "Firstborn of all creation" ( $Colossians 1:15$ ), he is the only being directly brought forth by The Father, making him the unique Heir of His Father’s substance, authority & power.

2. The Word Made Flesh (Logos): Jesus is called the Word of the Father ( $John 1:1$ ). Just as your words are the expression of your mind, Jesus is the physical expression of the Father’s mind, His sustaining & powerful Word ( $Hebrews 1:3$ ). He is the key architect used by His Father to bring all things into existence making him the communication bridge between the Invisible Father and the physical world ( $Colossians 1:16-20$ ).

3. The Messiah & Authorized King (His Rank): In the Bible the title Messiah (the "Anointed One") represents a formal legal appointment to the highest office under God the Father. This is not an inherent rank Jesus held from eternity, but a position granted to him because of his loyalty and Divine Heritage. At Matthew 28:18, Jesus confirms this transfer of power, stating, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me." As the Messiah, Jesus functions as the Father’s General and Manager. He has been "anointed" with the Sacred Breath (Holy Spirit) to enforce the Father’s laws and subdue all rebellion ( $Acts 10:38$ ). He currently reigns on a throne given to him by the Father, acting as the supreme King Of Kings over creation. After completing neutralizing sin and death the Bible states that Gods Son will return the Kingdom to His Father so that He will be All things to All People ( $1 Corinthians 15:24-28$ ).

4. Functional Submission: Jesus explicitly stated, "The Father is greater than I" ( $John 14:28$ ). This is a core BBD Fact: while Jesus possesses the highest power granted to any being, he remains eternally subject to the Headship of God the Father ( $1 Corinthians 11:3$ ).

The BBD Conclusion: Jesus Christ is the Way to the Father. He is His literal Divine Son, perfect "Successor" & Authorized King over His people. Sent for their redemption, the eradication of sin & death and the establishment of His Father's Heavenly Kingdom on Earth.

3. Q: Who Is The Holy Spirit?

A: According to the strict text of the Bible (the "Manual"), the Holy Spirit is literally God The Father's Sacred Breath or Ruach HaKodesh (רוּחַ הַקֹּדֶשׁ) in Hebrew. It is described in the Bible ( $1 Corinthians 2:11$ ) as God The Father's literal "Spirit" or "Divine Breath", a unique manifestation of His power extended from himself and sent into the world to support believers in His Son & overall execute His will. Read More On The Holy Spirit Here.

4. Q: Who is "God?" & What Does "God" Mean?

A: In the Bible, "God" is primarily an authoritative title representing the being regarded as the Divine Creator & "Manager" of all things—the one possessing the highest authority and power. This being is specifically identified as Yahweh (or Jehovah), the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and the Father of Jesus Christ. While traditional views often complicate this, the "Bible" is clear: Jesus himself defined the Father as "the only True God" ( $John 17:3$ ), and the Apostles taught that "for us there is but one God, the Father" ( $1 Corinthians 8:6$ ).

However, because "God" is a title signifying universal power and authority, the Bible has applied it to others in specific contexts. For example, Jesus is called "God" because of his high Divine Heritage and Authority as Yahweh's literal Son ( $Hebrews 1:8$ ), and even human judges were metaphorically appointed "gods" by The Father himself ( $Psalm 82:6$ ) because they held positions of authority granted by the Father.

Ultimately, the Bible distinguishes between those who hold the title of god and the one who is the Source of that authority: Yahweh, the Father, the one for whom we live. Read More On Who is God & What Does God Mean Here.

5. Q: What is Sin?

A: According to the "Bible" Sin is any action that violates the laws and standards established by God the Father. Imagine that God the Father is the Architect who built the whole world. Because He built it, He gets to determine the rules and show us how life works best. When we choose to ignore His rules and do things our own way, that is called Sin.

To understand the mechanics of Sin, we look at these three "Bible Facts":

1. Lawlessness ( $1 John 3:4$ ): The Bible defines Sin in very technical terms: "Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness." It is a direct violation of the Father’s established expectations.

2. Inherited Defect ( $Romans 5:12$ ): Sin is also a genetic and legal condition. The Bible explains that through the first man (Adam), a " sin virus" entered the human line, leading to death. This is why Sin is described as something that "reigns," creating a physical and mental inclination toward sinning that requires a "Legal Ransom" to fix.

3. The Wages ( $Romans 6:23$ ): Sin has a strict mechanical consequence: "The wages of sin is death." It is not a punishment in the traditional sense, but a natural result of being disconnected from the Source of Life (Yahweh).

The BBD Conclusion: Sin is a breach of contract with the Father. It is the "friction" in the universe that causes suffering, decay, and death. Recognizing Sin is the first step in understanding why we need the Messiah as our Legal Mediator to restore our standing with the Father.