Bible Question: Is it right to use the word "Trinity"? The dictionary definition implies equality between God, Jesus and Holy Spirit. Even the Bible doesn't use the word Trinity. I've had this question thrown at me from different directions and would value your opinion. My understanding is that God is the head, Jesus is His Son and then the Holy Spirit. |
Bible Answer: Why not? Is it right to use the word rapture? Just because a word does not appear in the Bible doesn't mean that it is the spawn of Hell! "Trinity" is a single descriptive word for a reality presented in the Bible, the same as with the word "rapture." "Rapture" is the sudden taking away. Trinity describes the triune nature of God, three persons, equal in value and essence, yet possessing differing roles in the economy of salvation. They are in that order if you wanted to apply an order. Think of it as three co-equals doing different jobs just like my stomach doesn't do the thinking "well, sometimes! :)", yet I don't regard my stomach of less value than my brain. They both are me! If we were to get technical about words, then we should all be speaking in ancient Greek and Hebrew as it is used in the original autographs. |