The Highway Forums General Discussion Theology Discussion Forum The begotten God Heresy

Are you fluent or even familiar with Koine Greek? Ah, I didn't think so else you wouldn't have provided that definition for it is not what the Greek word monogenes means. And, there is yet another element which you are obviously not familiar with CONTEXT.

only begotten - monogenes
- only-born, i.e. sole:--only (begotten, child)
- remaining, i.e. sole or single; by implication, mere:--alone, only, by themselves.

I have previously provided you with the example of Isaac vs. Ishmael, both of whom were of Abraham. But Isaac is called "the only begotten son", thus distinguishing him from Ishmael NOT in regard to their physical birth, but in relation to his place of recognition, status, etc. This is how "only begotten" is to be understood in regard to the Son and Jesus Christ; God's ONLY, SOLE, DISTINGUISHED, RECOGNIZED... Son. Get it??