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1 | TRINITY | Bible general Archive 1 | bcbloyd | 1374 | ||
1st: The word "Trinity" is not in the Bible, but that doesn't mean the concept defined by that term is not a Biblical one. For instance, Monotheism is not found in the Bible either, but the concept is clearly taught in numerous verses. Personally, one of my favorite Bible verses is Ephesians 4:6 "One God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all." I'm sure there are other verses that work even better (John 1:1, for example) but to me, that pretty much sums up the Trinity. One God, yet three... "over all" -the Father over us all... "through all" -the Son, through whom we all may come to salvation... and "in all" -the Holy Spirit who dwells in our hearts; our Comforter and Guide. 2nd: As far as explaining the Trinity in simple terms... that cannot be done in such a way so the explanation provides a "visual image" of the concept behind the terminology. We cannot "image" God, but that doesn't mean it's not worth believing in... A good commentary on this topic that I found quite helpful (and interesting) is at the following URL: http://www.str.org/free/commentaries/theology/trinsolv.htm The question of whether the Trinity is Biblically-based stands or falls with the Deity of Jesus, the Savior. If he is not Divine, then there can be no Trinity. If he is, then the Trinity is possible (and I'd say probable). So feel free to read the following verses and decide for yourself: Compare who is the Creator in: Gen.1:1, Eph.3:9, Isaiah 40:28, 44:24 (notice "alone") and John 1:1-3, Col 1:12-17, Hebrews 1:8-12. Who is "the" God and Savior in: Psalms 106:21, Isaiah 43:3,10-12, 45:21-23 and Titus 2:13, John 4:42, Acts 4:10-12, 1 John 4:14. Look at the words of the Father speaking of the Son in Hebrews 1:8-9. |
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2 | TRINITY | Bible general Archive 1 | Reformer Joe | 4346 | ||
The Trinity is expressed clearly in Scripture in the following way: 1. There is one God; 2. He eternally exists in three distinct persons (Father, Son, Holy Spirit), all exhibiting the characteristics and attributes of deity; 3. The Father is not the Son, the Son is not the Spirit, and the Spirit is not the Father. If you want an excellent intro to the doctrine of the Trinity, I recommend James R. White's _The Forgotten Trinity_. It is very easy to read and is replete with the key passages of Scripture which reveal this Biblical truth. One thing I would like to add to the first answer is that the Deity and personality of the Holy Spirit is key to the doctrine of the Trinity as well. Hope this helps! |
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