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And yet his disciples referred to him as "Lord" as well.

John 20:28
28 And Thomas answered and said to Him, “My Lord and my God!”
Please read what it actually says Robin.

Matthew 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into The Kingdom of heaven; ONLY he that doeth the Will of my Father which is in heaven.

So of course there will be a few (disciples) that call Christ Lord, who actually mean it, as evidenced by them DOING Father's Will. In fact, we're told it will be very few (see also Rev. 7:4-9, Rev. 14:1-3)

Matthew 7:13-14
7:13 Enter ye in at the "Strait" gate: for wide [is] the gate, and broad [is] the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
7:14 Because Strait [is] the gate, and narrow [is] The Way, which leadeth unto Life, and few there be that find it.

And with regard to what Thomas said, that's exactly as it should be, as every man should call Christ Lord with both their words AND their actions (obedience), just as Christ's obeys His God (Matt. 27:46, John 20:17, Rev. 3:12) and Father - THE LORD - (The One TRUE God, The MOST High - Whose Name is the "I AM") in all things.

1 Corinthians 11:3 But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman [is] the man; and the head of Christ [is] God.

Do you think Sara thought Abraham was the Most High when she called him "lord"?

1 Peter 3:6 Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.

And didn't David also call Christ "Lord", while at the same time making it clear that Christ is subservient to His God and Father - Who is THE LORD (see also Psalm 110:1)?

Matthew 22:41-46
22:41 While the pharisees (politicians) were gathered together, Jesus asked them,
22:42 Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, [The Son] of David.
22:43 He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying,
22:44 The "I AM" said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?
22:45 If David then call him Lord, how is He his son?
22:46 And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any [man] from that day forth ask him any more [questions].

Christ's God:-

Matthew 27:46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?that is to say, MY God (1),MY God (2), why hast Thou forsaken me? (Eno. 89:20; Psalm 22; Isaiah 52:13-54:1; Sura 4:157-8.)

John 20:17 Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and [to] MY God (3), and your God.

Revelation 3:12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the Temple of MY God (4), and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of MY God (5), and the name of the city of MY God (6), [which is] New Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from MY God (7)*: and [I will write upon him] my NEW name.

*The One TRUE God, The MOST High, cannot have a God, or He wouldn't be The MOST High God, by definition.
 
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It could be interesting to hear if A Freeman (which is a masonic term btw) thinks Christ is God.

But what is relevant is what Christ says about himself.
It's more significant than that. He claims Christ is Lord of Lords. The Old Testament says God is Lord of Lords. Thus the Bible says Christ and God are Lord of Lords. Either there are two Lord of Lords, or Christ and God are the same.

If he admits Christ and God are the same, then his entire theory (which is already in shambles) is a contradiction.

If he insists they are not the same, then not only does this mean there are two Lord of Lords, but their king of king's bible, which is claimed to be perfect, is flawed.

king of king's:

Deuteronomy
10:17 For the "I AM" your God [is] God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:

But I'm not expecting him to actually address this. He's been evading these types of conundrums throughout this entire thread.
 
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Who is Jesus Christ ?

Well let's hear Him...


John 8 23Then He told them, “You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world. 24That is why I told you that you would die in your sins. For unless you believe that I am, you will die in your sins.

John 8 58“Truly, truly, I tell you,” Jesus declared, “before Abraham was born, I am!”

Exodus 3 13 And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them? 14 And God said unto Moses, I Am That I Am: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I Am hath sent me unto you.



The Devil and his devils don't like this... but Jesus Christ is crystal clear about being God.
Sura
5:13. "I AM" did aforetime make The Covenant with the Children of Jacob-Israel, and We appointed twelve captains among them (his twelve sons). And "I AM" said: "I am with you: only if ye establish constant prayer; practise regular charity; believe My Apostles; honour and assist them; and loan to "I AM" a beautiful loan; then verily I will wipe out from you your evils, and admit you to Gardens with rivers flowing beneath; but if any of you, after this, resisteth faith, he hath truly wandered from The Way of Rectitude."
5:14. But because of their breach of their Covenant, We cursed them (Deut. 28:15-68), and made their hearts grow hard: they change the words from their (right) places and forget the best part of the Message that was sent them, nor wilt thou cease to find them- barring a few - ever bent on (new) deceits: but forgive them, and overlook (their misdeeds): for "I AM" loveth those who are kind.
5:15. From those, too, who call themselves Christians, We did take a Covenant, but they forgot the best part of the Message that was sent them: so We estranged them, with enmity and hatred between the one and the other, to The Day of Judgment. And soon "I AM" will show them what it is they have done.
 
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It's more significant than that. He claims Christ is Lord of Lords. The Old Testament says God is Lord of Lords. Thus the Bible says Christ and God are Lord of Lords. Either there are two Lord of Lords, or Christ and God are the same.

If he admits Christ and God are the same, then his entire theory (which is already in shambles) is a contradiction.

If he insists they are not the same, then not only does this mean there are two Lord of Lords, but their king of king's bible, which is claimed to be perfect, is flawed.

king of king's:

Deuteronomy
10:17 For the "I AM" your God [is] God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:

But I'm not expecting him to actually address this. He's been evading these types of conundrums throughout this entire thread.
John 5:43 I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.

Just like in the Old Testament/Covenant which you reject.

Deuteronomy 18:5 For the "I AM" thy God hath chosen him out of all thy tribes, to stand to minister in the name of the "I AM", him and his sons for ever.

But that the Apostles understood.

Hebrews
1:1 God, Who at sundry times and in diverse manners spoke in time past unto the fathers by the Prophets,
1:2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by [His] Son, whom He hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also He made the worlds;

Because they didn't reject The Law.
 
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John 5:43 I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.

Just like in the Old Testament/Covenant which you reject.

Deuteronomy 18:5 For the "I AM" thy God hath chosen him out of all thy tribes, to stand to minister in the name of the "I AM", him and his sons for ever.

But that the Apostles understood.

Hebrews
1:1 God, Who at sundry times and in diverse manners spoke in time past unto the fathers by the Prophets,
1:2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by [His] Son, whom He hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also He made the worlds;

Because they didn't reject The Law.
That doesn't address the contradiction. If Michael is the Christ, then Michael is Lord of Lords. Then we still have two Lord of Lords, or Michael and God are the same.
 

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Please read what it actually says Robin.

Matthew 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into The Kingdom of heaven; ONLY he that doeth the Will of my Father which is in heaven.

So of course there will be a few (disciples) that call Christ Lord, who actually mean it, as evidenced by them DOING Father's Will. In fact, we're told it will be very few (see also Rev. 7:4-9, Rev. 14:1-3)

Matthew 7:13-14
7:13 Enter ye in at the "Strait" gate: for wide [is] the gate, and broad [is] the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
7:14 Because Strait [is] the gate, and narrow [is] The Way, which leadeth unto Life, and few there be that find it.

And with regard to what Thomas said, that's exactly as it should be, as every man should call Christ Lord with both their words AND their actions (obedience), just as Christ's obeys His God (Matt. 27:46, John 20:17, Rev. 3:12) and Father - THE LORD - (The One TRUE God, The MOST High - Whose Name is the "I AM") in all things.

1 Corinthians 11:3 But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman [is] the man; and the head of Christ [is] God.

Do you think Sara thought Abraham was the Most High when she called him "lord"?

1 Peter 3:6 Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.

And didn't David also call Christ "Lord", while at the same time making it clear that Christ is subservient to His God and Father - Who is THE LORD (see also Psalm 110:1)?

Matthew 22:41-46
22:41 While the pharisees (politicians) were gathered together, Jesus asked them,
22:42 Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, [The Son] of David.
22:43 He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying,
22:44 The "I AM" said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?
22:45 If David then call him Lord, how is He his son?
22:46 And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any [man] from that day forth ask him any more [questions].

Christ's God:-

Matthew 27:46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?that is to say, MY God (1),MY God (2), why hast Thou forsaken me? (Eno. 89:20; Psalm 22; Isaiah 52:13-54:1; Sura 4:157-8.)

John 20:17 Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and [to] MY God (3), and your God.

Revelation 3:12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the Temple of MY God (4), and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of MY God (5), and the name of the city of MY God (6), [which is] New Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from MY God (7)*: and [I will write upon him] my NEW name.

*The One TRUE God, The MOST High, cannot have a God, or He wouldn't be The MOST High God, by definition.
Thomas called Jesus "my Lord and my GOD". Context clues can easily discern the difference between using "lord" as a sign of respect (for royalty such as with David or station such as Abraham) neither of which apply to the situation with Thomas. Cultural sensitivity. No need to overcomplicate something straightforward. That scripture speaks of false converts -think of your preachers for example.
 
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Thomas called Jesus "my Lord and my GOD". Context clues can easily discern the difference between using "lord" as a sign of respect (for royalty such as with David or station such as Abraham) neither of which apply to the situation with Thomas. Cultural sensitivity. No need to overcomplicate something straightforward. That scripture speaks of false converts -think of your preachers for example.
Because he understood, finally

John
14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

14:10 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? The Words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, He doeth the works.
14:11 Believe me that I [am] in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake.

20:27 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.
20:28 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed.

"To wit, that God was in Christ..." - 2 Corinthians 5:19
 

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Because he understood, finally

John
14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

14:10 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? The Words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, He doeth the works.
14:11 Believe me that I [am] in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake.

20:27 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.
20:28 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed.

"To wit, that God was in Christ..."
So why in your own words did Thomas refer to Jesus as his Lord and God? Brief answer will be appreciated thank you.
 
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So why in your own words did Thomas refer to Jesus as his Lord and God? Brief answer will be appreciated thank you.
14:10 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? The Words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, He doeth the works.
14:11 Believe me that I [am] in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake.

"To wit, that God was in Christ..." - 2 Corinthians 5:19

Exactly as it says.
 

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14:10 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? The Words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, He doeth the works.
14:11 Believe me that I [am] in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake.

"To wit, that God was in Christ..." - 2 Corinthians 5:19

Exactly as it says.
I'm asking your interpretation in your own words. Put it plainly. Don't leave room for People to come up with their own interpretation if you're using this verse as proof because there are several potential meanings that can be gleaned here. I'm asking for yours.
 
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I'm asking your interpretation in your own words. Put it plainly. Don't leave room for People to come up with their own interpretation if you're using this verse as proof because there are several potential meanings that can be gleaned here. I'm asking for yours.
Exactly as it says.
 
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If you cannot provide an explanation to show how this is used to disprove why Thomas called Jesus God then just admit it and stop going in circles.
It looks to me, like Thomas understood that God was dwelling in Jesus (God was in Christ) as Christ had been telling them all this time (i.e. God was in The Lord)

"..the Father that dwelleth in me, He.. " - John 14:10

"My Lord and my God."

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110:1 <A Psalm of David.> The "I AM" said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.

Lord also means "Master", so he could have been referring to Jesus as Lord (my Lord / my Master) as well as acknowledging the truth that God (Father) was dwelling in Jesus.

Make sense?
 
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2:34 For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The "I AM" said unto my Lord, Sit thou on My right hand,
2:35 Until I make thy foes thy footstool.
2:36 Therefore let all the House of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
 
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John
17:20 Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe me through their word;
17:21 That they all may be one; as Thou, Father, [art] in me, and I in Thee, that they also may be one in Us: that the world may believe that Thou hast sent me.
17:22 And the glory which Thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as We are One:
17:23 I in them, and Thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that Thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as Thou hast loved me.
17:24 Father, I will that they also, whom Thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my Glory, which Thou hast given me: for Thou lovedst me BEFORE the foundation of the world.
17:25 O righteous Father, the world hath not known Thee: but I know Thee, and these have known that Thou hast sent me.
17:26 And I have declared unto them Thy identity, and will declare [it]: that the love wherewith Thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.
18:1 When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples.

(Just read it exactly as it is written)
 

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2000 years ago, The King Ruler of the Universe, known here on Earth as God, SENT His Eldest Firstborn Son, Prince Michael/Christ, incarnated inside the body of Jesus, to redeem us from the Curse of The Law (the penalty clause for not keeping The Law - see Deut. 28) and to teach by word and example how all of us NEED to be BEFORE we can leave this planet and go home, to heaven.

Christ knew when He took the mission, i.e. volunteered for it of His own free-will, that He was marching into hell for a heavenly cause. Out of the entire world, which Jesus+Christ traveled extensively with his Great Uncle, Joseph of Arimathaea, there were only 12 men willing to drop everything and follow Him. And one of those betrayed Him.

The scribes (attorneys) and pharisees (politicians), who were also the priests of the organized religion of that time - Talmudic Judaism - were considered to be the religious "experts". They had all of the "credentials" in the system of man-made traditions that they themselves fabricated out of thin air, in direct violation of The Law (Deut. 4:2, 12:32) that they pretended to be keeping. They had everyone fooled into thinking they were allegedly "chosen by God" to lead His People, while at the same time they used the Temple as a place of business, to fleece their paying customers (parishioners) for all they were worth.

So when Jesus+Christ confronted them and their evil practices, what did they do? They plotted to murder Him, because they couldn't see the Christ (The One God Anointed) inside the human body of Jesus, proving the were "the blind leading the blind" exactly as Christ said, through the mouth of Jesus.

2000 years and what has changed? Absolutely nothing, except for the worse. Satan has taken the Talmudic Judaism business model and franchised it all over the world so that there are now thousands and thousands of different religions under various names like "Christianity" or "Islam" or "Buddhism", "Hinduism", "Taoism", etc. Satan has successfully conned the entire world into thinking these people are the religious experts, and that only they can decide who knows what about their made-up traditions and religious superstitions and pagan rites and rituals, none of which have anything to do with the Scriptures. In fact the Scriptures condemn all of them: every priest, pastor, rabbi, imam, etc. of every single organized religion on the planet, as well as their satanic places of business (churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, etc.).

Hundreds of Scriptural references have already been provided within this thread, which should leave NO REASONABLE DOUBT to any rationally-minded human+Being that everything stated above is irrefutable. But this is a lunatic asylum prison reform school for the criminally insane, and the most insane, egotistical hypocrites have risen to the top, as scum always does (Isa. 3:12).

Today's devotional from God Calling, further describes the situation.

My Kingdom. - December 8

And greater works than these shall ye do, because I go unto My Father.

While I was on earth, to the great number of those with whom I came in contact, Mine was a lost cause. Even My Disciples only believed, half doubting, half wondering. When they all forsook Me and fled, it was not so much fear of My enemies, as the certainty that My Mission; however beautiful they thought it; had failed.

In spite of all I had taught them, in spite of the intimate revelation of the Last Supper, they had secretly felt sure that when the final moment came, and the hatred of the Pharisees (the politicians) was openly declared against Me, I should sound some call to action, and that I should lead My many followers, found My Earthly Kingdom. Even the disciples who had eyes to see My Spiritual Kingdom had thought material forces had proved too strong for Me.

But with My Resurrection came hope. Faith revived. They would remind each other of all I had said. They would have assurance of My Divinity, Messiahship, the lack of which had hindered My work on Earth, and they would have all My Power (Force) in the Unseen - the Holy Spirit - to help them.

Remember, I came to found a Kingdom - The Kingdom. Those who lived in the Kingdom were to do the work - greater works than I was able to do. Not a greater Power shown, not a greater Life lived, but, as men recognized My Godhead, opportunities for works in My Name would increase. My work on earth was to gather around Me the nucleus of My Kingdom, and to teach the Truths of My Kingdom to them. In those Truths they were to live and work.

That Kingdom, which clearly hasn't established itself in physical form at the present time, WILL be led by Christ Himself, Who will RULE over a United Kingdom of Israel. Father, Who is The King Ruler of the Universe, has said so.

Father (God) has also made it clear that HE will be the One Who makes Christ's enemies Christ's footstool. Just as He (Father) has promised to physically remove the diadem and crown from the current occupier of the Davidic Throne of Israel, which is the British Throne, and give it to Christ. The Throne of Israel is Father's to give.

Ezekiel 21:26-27
21:26 Thus saith the Lord "I AM"; Remove the diadem (sovereignty), and take off the crown: this [shall] not [be] the same: exalt [him that is] low (Line of Zarah), and abase [him that is] high (Line of Pharez).
21:27 I will overturn, overturn, overturn, it: and it shall be no [more], [overturned] UNTIL he come whose Right it is; and I will give it [him - Shiloh (Gen. 49:10)].

It is therefore God Himself (Father, The King Ruler of the Universe, the "I AM") Who will MAKE Christ "The King of kings and Lord of lords" (Rev. 19:16) over the entire Earth. And this time, unlike 3000 years ago when God gave Nebuchadnezzar a kingdom, this will be Father's Kingdom (The Kingdom of God on Earth) under Christ's Rule as its King.

Daniel 2:36-37
2:36 This [is] the dream; and we will tell the interpretation thereof before the king.
2:37 Thou, O king, [art] a king of kings: for the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory.

And even then, when Christ is The King of kings and Lord of lords over Father's Kingdom, CHRIST WILL STILL BE SUBJECT TO FATHER, SO THAT FATHER MAY BE ALL IN ALL.

1 Corinthians 15:23-28
15:23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.
15:24 Then [cometh] The End, when he shall have delivered up The Kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.
15:25 For He (Father) must reign, till He (Father) hath put all enemies under his (Christ's) feet.
15:26 The last enemy [that] shall be destroyed [is] death.
15:27 For He hath put all things under his feet. But when He saith all things are put under [him, it is] manifest that He is excepted, which did put all things under him.
15:28 And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto Him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.

Will idiots and barbarians understand any of this? Probably not. But that's been explained to us as well, because such prefer the lies to the truth.

Isaiah 30:9-11
30:9 That this [is] a rebellious people, lying children, children [that] will not hear The Law of the "I AM":
30:10 Which say to the Seers, See not; and to the Prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits (lies):
30:11 Get you out of The Way, turn aside out of the path, cause the Holy One of Israel to cease from before us.

Which is why it has to be Christ ruling over us (His Bride - the "Elect") in Father's Kingdom (The Kingdom of God) instead of Father Himself, because we played the whore and were unfaithful to Him (Father - read Hosea 2).

Again, for the stiff-necked and obstinate, who seemingly don't, or can't understand how Christ can be APPOINTED by Father to be Father's Heir and The Ruler over Father's Kingdom):-

1 Corinthians 15:28 And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be SUBJECT unto Him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.
 

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It looks to me, like Thomas understood that God was dwelling in Jesus (God was in Christ) as Christ had been telling them all this time (i.e. God was in The Lord)

"..the Father that dwelleth in me, He.. " - John 14:10

"My Lord and my God."

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110:1 <A Psalm of David.> The "I AM" said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.

Lord also means "Master", so he could have been referring to Jesus as Lord (my Lord / my Master) as well as acknowledging the truth that God (Father) was dwelling in Jesus.

Make sense?
At a stretch maybe I could see it making sense. The context is still odd though -it sounds like an exclamation of worship rather than a simple exercise of respect. No one else is ever referred to as "God" in the bible either.
 
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At a stretch maybe I could see it making sense.
Understood.
The context is still odd though -it sounds like an exclamation of worship rather than a simple exercise of respect.
I think it was worship.
No one else is ever referred to as "God" in the bible either.
There is one place in Exodus:
7:1 And the "I AM" said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet.
 

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Thomas called Jesus "my Lord and my GOD". Context clues can easily discern the difference between using "lord" as a sign of respect (for royalty such as with David or station such as Abraham) neither of which apply to the situation with Thomas. Cultural sensitivity. No need to overcomplicate something straightforward. That scripture speaks of false converts -think of your preachers for example.
Robin, you are attempting to take one verse and privately interpret it the way YOU want it to be, while ignoring all of the rest of Scriptures with which the CORRECT interpretation of the verse MUST agree.

So it is you that are unnecessarily complicating something that is simple and straightforward, NOT me.

How would your interpretation work with this:

1 Corinthians 11:3 But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman [is] the man; and the head of Christ [is] God.

Or this:

John 14:28 Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come [again] unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.

Or this:

John 5:30 I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the Will of the Father which hath sent me.

Note well: TWO SEPARATE WILLS - Christ's own will and Father's Will. You cannot have two separate wills without two separate minds (unless someone is trying to claim God is schizophrenic). You can however be OF like-mind; in other words two people can agree on what should be done.

Or this:

Matthew 27:46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?that is to say, MY God (1),MY God (2), why hast Thou forsaken me? (Eno. 89:20; Psalm 22; Isaiah 52:13-54:1; Sura 4:157-8.)

Or this:

John 20:17 Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and [to] MY God (3), and your God.

Or this:

Revelation 3:12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the Temple of MY God (4), and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of MY God (5), and the name of the city of MY God (6), [which is] New Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from MY God (7)*: and [I will write upon him] my NEW name.

Or this:

1 Timothy 2:5 For [there is] ONE God, and One mediator between God and men, the Man Jesus Christ;

You cannot be both a mediator between two parties, and one of the parties in mediation.

Hopefully you can see just from what's been shared how simple this really is, and why you are the one that is complicating it suggesting it doesn't agree with the rest of Scripture.

The head (Lord, God, King) of men, including Thomas, is Christ. And the head (Lord, God, King) of Christ is THE MOST HIGH GOD - Father, the "I AM".
 
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