Bible Question: CAN SOMEONE EXPLAIN WHERE THE WORD TRINITY IS FOUND IN THE SCRIPTURES? ALSO, CAN SOMEONE EXPLAIN THE TRINITY IN SIMPLE TERMS SO THAT IT IS UNDERSTANDABLE TO THE AVERAGE PERSON. |
Bible Answer: 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. |