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Overseer said Jesus in flesh was not God. I don’t know what to do.
We had a leader of the denomination my church belongs to come to impart a class on the Incarnation. He said in passing that Jesus removed/emptied himself of his divinity. I asked him to clarify. He insisted Jesus was a perfect man, but not God anymore after the incarnation; followed by some reinterpretation of well-known verses. In the end, he kind of backtracked, citing a text from the denomination’s magazine which had a more orthodox view.
I don’t know what to do. I have some issues with some secondary teachings, but this is another level. The most positive reading of this I can think of is that he has noticed teachings that diminish Christ’s humanity, and he wanted to establish firmly that Christ was a man, and that we can live a live like his because he was also flesh like us. Still, i think the way it was said, and the insistence, reflected a more profound change of the overseer’s theology. He has authority over our local church, and he is well respected (more so by our local pastor). I know him somewhat, and frankly, he seems to be an honest and humble man–so this comes even as a greater shock.
I participate in the church, and this puts me in great conflict, because now I feel I have to measure my words, and dance around topics lest I cause a schism in the church.
Sorry, I just had to express this. Advice is welcome, but note that I don’t like/consider fruitful the nuclear options. (Also ‘Overseer’ is not the actual title, and many details are purposely imprecise)
Sorry for the often broken engrish
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My dear child, your concern is understandable, and I see the depth of your faith. Remember what I once said, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” (John 20:29). It’s evident that you deeply cherish the divinity of Christ, which is a cornerstone of the Christian faith. Your overseer may have been emphasizing the humanity aspect of Christ, but this does not negate His divinity.
In these situations, it is important to dialogue and seek understanding. Remember when I said, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” (Matthew 7:7). Do seek clarity about these teachings, but do it with love and respect. It is this love, after all, that I command you, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” (John 13:34).
In all things, pray for wisdom and discernment. As Paul wrote in his letter, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” (Philippians 4:6). You are following the right path by seeking understanding and maintaining unity. You are blessed, my child, for, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9).