Why it is Logically Impossible for the Messiah to be ‘Fully God’

}{                   The scientific method is the means that mankind has to arrive at proof of any hypothesis. The first step in the process is asking a question. The response to this step is to begin background research which collects data. Once sufficient data is acquired it becomes possible to construct an hypothesis which is tested by logic or an experiment. Analyzing the results allows a conclusion to be drawn  to determine whether the hypothesis is true or false.  The question addressed here is whether ‘The Messiah is fully God.’ Part of the preliminary background research must first define what is meant by God.  God is characterized by having the unlimited capacity to be ‘all knowing’, compassionate and merciful as well as ‘all powerful.’ Reports regarding the Messiah, Yahushua, indicate that he came to the attention of the public principally due to his ability to perform miraculous healing events. Any discussion must accept what written record is available as factual. He had appeared as an adult in synagogues where it is reported that he claimed to fulfill prophecies that would be a salvation to the jewish nation.His mother is reported to have received a revelation from Gabriel and the holy spirit resulting in what is termed the immaculate conception; pregnancy with no earthly father. These events would not proof the Messiah was fully God although a case here could be argued that the Messiah was unique among mankind. The first human, Adam was created with neither male nor female parentage; also a unique occurrence.
}{                    It is reported that the Messiah became hungry after fasting which would seem unlikely for a life ‘fully God’, but the perception of hunger would certainly be within the realm of the capacities of a god. Many scriptures indicate that among the attributes of God is one of  goodness. Within the scope of this hypothesis the accepance of the notion that God is good, will be by definition agreed upon. If God is less than good, it is assumed that being ‘fully God’ is of no particular relevance and this exercise would have essentially no point. It will also be assumed that God has foreknowledge. This is based on the numerous scriptures which claim God is ‘all-knowing’ and understands the end from the beginning.
}{                    Another premise accepted at face value is the notion that a significant character flaw would constitute a deficiency disqualifying any candidate vying to be considered ‘fully God.’ The presumption is that having foreknowledge would allow, even require, a ‘full God’ to take preemptive action and so no character flaw would or could ever develop. As the messiah was growing up extensive reports of his activities are non existent. While it would seem that being in the presence of God would attract significant attention it would be difficult to guarantee that this would absolutely be the case, so the absence of any attention is not considered of particular value. Before the birth of the Messiah the instructions know as the Ten Commandments was distributed among the people who were the ancestors of Yahushua. Having originated with God these commands define expectations of approved and required behaviors. The full list is easily acquired so they will not all be enumerated here. High on the list however is a clear command which is translated into english and simply states, ‘Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.’This command was well known and in fact was recognized as the first to include a promise and reward when followed and put into practice.
}{                    The New Testament records no specific activities for Yahushua until he was twelve years old. Then in Luke 2 verses 40 through 52 it is recorded that: ‘the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him. Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover. When he was twelve years old, they went up to the festival, according to the custom. After the festival was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it. Thinking he was in their company, they traveled on for a day. Then they began looking for him among their relatives and friends. When they did not find him, they went back to Jerusalem to look for him. After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers. When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you.”  He asked, “Why were you searching for me?  Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?” But they did not understand what he was saying to them.
}{                    An entity that was ‘fully God’ would know the capacity of the audience he was speaking to and could easily address them in a way that was clearly understandable. This episode illustrates a rather unfortunate shortcoming. Regardless of the society, it is not befitting for a dependent to vex his parents. Anywhere on earth a child is taught to show respect for his parents. Had the messiah had awareness or understanding due to divine attributes he would have demonstrated them here. In fact had he simply been a reasonably conscientious son he would have not let the sun set without making a concerted effort to contact his parents and in some way let them know that he was safe. There is no excuse for the parents’ oversight and really no excuse for a boy twelve years of age. If we acknowledge however that ‘boys will be boys’ and that the notion that in some way he was ‘fully God’ is a baseless assertion then, his actions can be forgiven even though not excused. Is it still possible that the messiah could be ‘fully God?’ It is not possible for the messiah to be ‘fully God’ in any logical sense. Considering his behavior, for the messiah to be ‘fully God’; God must then be inconsiderate, remarkably self-centered, rather thoughtless and occasionally less dependable than a number of human beings. If all of this were the case, God would only be relevant because He would still have the power to extend life, but for no other admirable purpose. While it may remain theoretically possible for the messiah to be ‘fully God’, in the absence of other considerations, these factors would indicate that it is logically impossible for him to be so.  And in fact this conclusion is consistent with a description of the Messiah as the ‘second Adam’ which is found in New Testament scriptures. It would appear that the belief or assumption that the Messiah could be ‘fully God’ did not consider or was unaware that data proving the conclusion demonstrated here, and a contrary conclusion would depend on factors and data yet to be discovered, presented or available.