Kathy,

Thank you for your response. I still suggest that you read Robert Letham's book, The Holy Trinity. It covers EVERYTHING we have been discussing and MUCH more. It will also be able to formulate answers that in a discussion board there is not time to post--as all of us have time restrictions ... You have asked some serious questions and deserve some serious answers. This is the best book in print at present to answer them "according to Scripture."

As far as Eusebius, Constantine and a host of others please realize that God does not ALWAYS use that which is PERFECT to accomplish His purposes. As matter a fact He normally uses that which is imperfect (such as me). God is SOVEREIGN. He uses means. As He used Joseph brothers to accomplish His purpose(s) He can use such things as Creeds and Confessions, though they are not on the same level with Scripture. Every book of the Bible has a "human" author that is a sinner (Moses, David, and Paul--murderers, Peter denied Christ, etc.) and yet God in His sovereignty authored a "perfect" book in the original languages (note I said "original languages" and not necessarily our translations).

You cut and pasted a lot of Scripture. The Book above will assist you to understand how these Scriptures fit together and show you WHAT they MEAN. It is possible to memorize the whole Bible and not understand what it means. You can't just match up words of certain texts and think they ALL are wholly related (some are, others aren't). There is much more to biblical study than this. Take this opportunity to escape further from your Catholic roots and read this book. I would also suggest the articles Pilgrim has at this website. They are full of truth and you will gain much from your experience with them. Remember you did not find this place by accident. There is a purpose to you being here. Use the opportunity God has granted you with wisely.

Please feel free to continue to ask questions as well. We will help as God permits. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/BigThumbUp.gif" alt="" />

Reformed and Always Reforming,