The holy faith of reformed samaritanism


Why does Scripture quote God saying: “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness...” (Genesis



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Reformed Samaritanism General Overview

Why does Scripture quote God saying: “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness...” (Genesis 
1:26)? Is God a Trinity composed of multiple divine entities? 
According to Reformed Samaritanism, the verse wherein God is quoted saying, “Let us make man ...” 
(Genesis 1:26) is to be understood as hinting at the idea that the Creator doesn’t do anything without first 
getting His heavenly household involved. 
For example, when God wanted to judge wicked king Ahab, He first summoned His angels, and them 
proceeded to ask them how could they become partners in the project. As is written: 
«I saw the Lord sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing by him on his right hand and on his 
left. 
And the Lord said, “Who shall persuade Ahab, that he may go up and fall at Ramothgilead?” And 
one said on this manner, and another said on that manner.
And there came forth 
a spirit
, and 
stood before 
the Lord, and said, “I will persuade him”
. And the Lord said unto him, “Wherewith?” And he said, “
I will 
go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets
”. And he said, “
Thou shalt persuade 
him, and prevail also: go forth, and do so”
»- 1 Kings 22:19-22. 
Let’s not deceive ourselves; God’s own faith is results oriented! 
Our dear brothers and sisters, we have to beware, as the sin of self deception can do great harm to our soul, 
preventing it from enjoying peace. And that’s why Bible says: “
There is no peace, saith my God, to the 
wicked
”- Isaiah 57:21. We can choose to deceive ourselves, twisting the word of God and forcing it to say 
whatever is convenient to our preconceived religious ideas. But by so doing, we only damage our souls, and 
risk ending up suffering from severe depression, as well as grave mental diseases. 
The point we are trying to make is the following: God’s true faith has little to do with the “having the right 
theology” kind of paradigm we have come to cherish. Neither is it embracing a hidden, abstract, or esoteric 
belief. Rather, it is the “down to earth” [practical] commitment with justice, mercy, and humility. In other 
words, He who fears God, and is just, merciful, humble, and honest, already has the right religion (Micah 
6:8), regardless of the name we choose to give it. 
For example, consider the fact that Bible never mentions Persian King Cyrus ever embracing the Hebrew 
faith. In fact, most likely Cyrus remained a committed Zoroastrian (who worshiped the God called Ahura 
Mazda) his entire life. Yet, foretelling his coming [150 years in advance], prophet Isaiah called Cyrus “God’s 
anointed” (or “Messiah”, as per the Hebrew text of Isaiah 45:1). Why? Because Cyrus would do the 
incredible act of helping exiled Jews rebuild their ruined Temple (thereby restoring their service to God). 
So, the Creator cared much more for Cyrus deeds, than for his imperfect Zoroastrian theology. Notice the 
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supreme importance of the fact that God is far more interested in the things we do, than in the things we 
claim to believe. And even the Christian gospel bears witness to the same truth, when it goes on to exalt the 
three “Magi” that came from the East, looking for the king of the Jews (Matthew 2:1). What was a Magi? It 
was a Zoroastrian priest! In fact, when it comes to God's true religion, the Christian writings use the 
following non-theological description-- “

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