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Old 07-21-2007, 12:04 AM
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The Son does not submit to the Father. There is no subordination in the Godhead. As Mediator the Son submits to the Father but not as the Son.
Peter, allow me to tweak this statement slightly. There is no ontological submission of Persons in the Trinity. There is, however, economic submission. (This is usually known as "subordination," not "submission" - though either term works.)
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