Dave

““This is because when you say ONLY the Father sent the Son you have let go of the oneness of the Trinity completely (not just function…but completely).”

Can you explain this more for me Dave, why you believe you lose the oneness of the Trinity completely? Thanks

That said, you have just gained about 200% more respect from me if you ride a bike?”

Working backwards…200% eh?…am I out of the negatives yet? 😉

Mark, good question. The reason I think you have let go of the oneness completely is in saying that ONLY the Father has sent the Son you have the Godhead operating as purely individuals.

If you simply believe the Father sent the Son, then that is fine, it leaves room for oneness and seperateness without commenting on specifics. But! If you say the Godhead sent the Son then you have made the most accurate statement that remembers the seperateness and oneness.

It is also the hardest to explain in human terms…which in itself makes me wonder if it has to be the most accurate! I like what you said about Augustine 😉