Although the word “Trinity” is famously absent from Scripture, the theology behind the word can be found in a surprising number of verses. Describing the God we worship as best we can is important to any religion. Scholars have determined that the 2 primary scriptures used to prove the trinity were not in the original manuscripts as they appear in todays King James bible.Those verses that were altered/added to,are Matthew 28:19 and 1John 5:7.I won't cite all my research but what I have said is true and can be verified by those interested in researching the truth about the trinity and its origin.The information is readily available and is known to be true even by trinitarian believing scholars.Problem is that coming clean on this false belief about God the Father and Jesus Christ(who are of the Godhead)would ruin their careers.Hope this helps.Best regards. The doctrine of the Trinity is not mainly for apologetics or for opposing heretics (although that’s been an important element of the doctrine); it’s mainly for the purpose of teaching Christians what they believe about God on the basis of being saved by that God. A group of 12 of us were seated around a large table in a conference room where we were spending the week in an intensive class on “Systematic Theology.” I was the only woman in our little group. Not an "influence" or some vague power, but the Third Person of the Trinity. For the person of the Father is a distinct person, the person of the Son is another, and that of the Holy Spirit, still another. If one believes in the reality of the resurrection then the trinity by definition is false. For me, the trinity is perhaps the single most important doctrine for Christians to understand. 5:14 PM. 2:24 AM, 12/8/2017, Islam is shirk: In Islam Mohamed is a messenger from God; the final prophet - but more, he is sinless & the perfect model for mankind. Third, why does any of this matter? The word trinity is not even in the Bible so it's not important to true Christians. Having been around this list* for a few years now, it is always interesting to observe some of the discussions that go on. It was such a memorable moment. The doctrine of the Trinity, as summarized in the seven statements earlier, is not a philosophical concoction by some over-zealous and over-intelligent early theologians, but one of the central planks of orthodoxy which can shown, explicitly or implicitly, from a multitude of biblical texts. All through the Bible, God is presented as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. One, the Trinity matters for creation. We are accustomed to thinking in terms of “One person equals one essence.” This equation may be a convenient one, but it’s not a rationally necessary one. He is not just a "force" but a Divine Person. 3/17/2010, Why do you think it’s important that works of theology still maintain a doxological approach? It's available at Amazon. in Matthews, North Carolina, board chairman of The Gospel Coalition, and assistant professor of systematic theology at, (Charlotte). So in a few hundred words let me try to explain what the doctrine of the Trinity means, where it is found in the Bible, and why it matters. The God of the Hebrews was very clear that He was One God, not three. Holy Ghost is not. 8:44 AM. A.W. I understand why people see trinity, but it's against the basic law of Judaism. There are many churches out here that do not realize, or some may even do this intentionally where there Christian faith is derived from catholicism (which is mentioned in this article from the early Roman Catholic church from Constantine I, the Council of Nicaea). I can give a very long list to back that up. Simply put, the Trinity is God in three persons and one essence. Although the term "Trinity" is not found in the Bible, most Bible scholars agree that its meaning is clearly expressed. Speaking to the scripture where Jesus Christ said that He and the Father were one, Jesus was stating that He and the Father were of one accord,one mind in purpose,and in agreement. That is why … Why The Trinity Matters (Practically Speaking) 5 min read Reading Time: 4 minutes A.W. Jesus is not Jehovah Jr., but indeed God made human. 12:03 AM, the losing belief was denounced as heresy. At the end of the day, doxology is the only appropriate response to the reality of God. Name, but a title. Augustine once commented about the Trinity that “in no other subject is error more dangerous, or inquiry more laborious, or the discovery of truth more profitable.” More recently, Sinclair Ferguson has reflected on “the rather obvious thought that when his disciples were about to have the world collapse in on them, our Lord spent so much time in the Upper Room speaking to them about the mystery of the Trinity. 6:4; Isa. Why is it called a contradiction? He was a preacher who preached against the trinity and bought out some good points as well. If you look up the word "distinct", it means "separate", or "distinguished". I do agree, the Spirit of God cannot die, and indeed the flesh of Jesus died on the cross. This is clearly described in scripture.Jesus Christ(the Word) was actually the Person of the Godhead(which currently consists of 2 Beings)that was the God that interfaced with Israel in the Old Testament.It was His voice(hence He is called the Word)that gave the 10 commandments at Sinai and spoke to Moses. Orthodox Trinitarianism rejects Arianism which denies the full deity of Christ. 6:10 PM. God created by speaking (the Word) as the Spirit hovered over the chaos. 8:18 AM, 3/14/2018, 7:19 AM. My faith incidently is over 13 million strong and growing by and average of 250,000 people a year. Jesus is the Son of God because he is the seed of David according to flesh (Romans 1:3), and the root and offspring of David (Rev 22:16). Why the Trinity is important. 3:58 PM, 6/30/2014, your wrong its very important. This info should add some insight for future readers on this site. First, the Trinity matters because Jesus had to be fully God to save us. Got it.” The Trinity becomes a dusty Sunday school fact, not a fresh-every-day source of wonder. For this reason, the Trinity is not a creative whim, it is an effective solution. In order for something to be contradictory, it must violate the law of noncontradiction. Hence the only "oneness" is unity and character, not a physical oneness. The Trinity is one God existing in three Persons. if you agree that god is omnipotent amongst other things,then god is capable of existing in three persons/aspects yet be one triune being. The Persons are not three gods; rather, they dwell in communion with each other as they subsist in the divine nature without being compounded or confused. The Lord must take office of the name of Jesus (the Son) until all things are in subjection under his feet (Hebrews 1:8) meaning when prophecy comes to past in the book of Revelation regarding the enemy being defeated forever. His life and ministry bore record of His separate identify, yet prayed to His disciples in John 17 that they would become one as He is with the Father. Judging by the church’s historic creeds, Christians used to think the Trinity is really important. 11/14/2011, 1:45 AM, 3/16/2018, Jesus asked the Apostles who do you say I am? Would Jesus be the Father? But, Jesus can make atonement for us because He is fully God. I don’t quite understand the second bit of your question (-If GOD … Holy Spirit? Trinity is not important because it is nothing. But the divinity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is one, their glory equal, their majesty coeternal.”. If anything could underline the necessity of Trinitarianism for practical Christianity, that must surely be it!”. Family relationships are complicated. 1. The Holy Trinity.The orthodox paradox of this Christian confession confounds many, due to its apparent contradictions, abstractions, and absence from Scripture. First, what does the doctrine mean? Thank you for expounding on the trinity doctrine. Hi, it's Heffalump again, I just want to mention some typing errors that I found after submitting the above contribution. It tells us that we are called to submission, humility, and the honoring of others within community. Kevin and his wife, Trisha, have nine children: Ian, Jacob, Elizabeth, Paul, Mary, Benjamin, Tabitha, Andrew, and Susannah. And the Trinity is probably the most confusing doctrine as well. Sorry Hawk but Jesus Christ before He came down here in the flesh,co-existed eternally with the Father as the Logos or Word. When you read “essence”, think “Godness.” All three Persons of the Trinity share the same “Godness.” One is not more God than another. There are lots of reasons, but borrowing from Robert Letham’s work, and in Trinitarian fashion, let me mention just three. 10:31 PM. We covered some effective techniques such as the Witnesses’ record of false prophecy, the name “Jehovah”, the bodily resurrection of Christ, and the personality of the Holy Spirit. This is why Jesus told Philip, he who seen me has seen the Father Jhn 14:9. Jesus said he was correct. Three, the Trinity matters for relationships. Many believe that God is three distinct persons or individuals. Yeah, I get why the Trinity is an important doctrine, and the "correct idea of his character" bit was actually something I thought of also! ), but I’ll answer you question the best I can based on my ninth grade theology class. To understand more fully what God is like is a way of honoring God. Not separate "persons" or beings. What to pray: ask God to help you rely on His wisdom rather than your own as you study His Word. Most people's problem, he says, centres ultimately on the three-in-one issue, "but that's not the big question about God". The answer of course is yes. 8:6 which place Jesus Christ as Lord right in the middle of Jewish Shema, and dozens of texts that speak of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in the same breath, equating the three in rank, while assuming distinction of personhood (Matt. Can God die? Ah, of course: three-in-one. There is only one God who is three persons. Remember God is a Spirit, not a person, we cannot see Him, he does not have any shape or form, except through Jesus. For starters there are verses that speak of God’s oneness (Deut. Community is a buzz word in American culture, but it is only in a Christian framework that communion and interpersonal community are seen as expressions of the eternal nature of God. The Athanasian Creed puts it this way: “Now this is the catholic faith: That we worship one God in trinity and the trinity in unity, neither blending their persons, nor dividing their essence. Which means its not of God, but from the lord of lies and deceit, Satan. “I believe in an Almighty God,” said President Bush in an interview with Al Arabiya, “and I believe that all the world, whether they be Muslim, Christian, or any other religion, prays to the same God. In a historical book called “The Doctrine of the trinity” by a Mr. P.E.White (who is a Catholic) we read this: The scriptures are very clear on this. Further, we should allow the fact that God is triune to deepen our worship. One, the Trinity matters for creation. So, the results these products don't offer a permanent cure for the women with low libido and their partner during the issue. The Trinity. God, unlike the gods in other ancient creation stories, did not need to … The Trinity is first of all important because God is important. He tried to glorify the whole Constantine thing and said the "Church" lost its way but the reformation fixed it. Have you every wondered why the unique God revealed in the Bible is the Trinity—the Father, Son and Holy Spirit? It sounds like a really hard math problem. Why Is The Trinity So Important to Christians? Judging by the honest answers likely given to the questions above, many modern Christians have lost the sense of why it’s so important, even if they’ve retained it in their doctrinal statements. It was the Holy Spirit, which makes Him the father of Jesus. None is more essentially divine than the rest. Keep in mind when studying this subject that the word “Trinity” is not found in Scripture. Jesus made a couple of statements; He said that Him and the Father are ONE. We have already agreed that God is the Almighty. The Trinity is a key idea in Christianity but many Christians find it hard to understand – how can God be both three and one? I recently got into a debate over this very subject on line a couple of days ago. 8:50 AM, 9/12/2012, (7) The Holy Spirit is not the Father. Why is the Trinity so confusing? The trinity is not Bible. Worshipping more than one God is idolatry and that is the worst sin in His Eyes - worshipping other Gods. Any definition of Islam that excludes Mohamed is a false definition. since god will tolerate no other gods,the son and holy spirit must be consubstantially existent with him. He has authored numerous books, including Just Do Something. GREAT book!!! Jehovah is God Almighty and Jesus is God's Son. The reason why I ask this is because the bible says that all things wee created by Him (Jesus.) I believe Father, Spirit, and Son are roles of Almighty God. 5:33 PM. (2) The Father is God. The Biblical evidence requires us to seek a solution that acknowledges the singularity of God while respecting the Deity of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This formulation can show us why there are not three Gods, and why the Trinity is not a contradiction. 7/20/2013, now moving away from the logical side,historically,trinitarianism was espoused as part of the great commission by jesus as he commanded the disciples to go forth and make disciples and baptize them in the name of the father,son and holy ghost. 9/20/2012, God is not 3 separate "persons." Before trying to understand the doctrine of the Trinity, it's vital to realise why it's important. Understand that this is not in any way suggesting three Gods. Why is the Trinity so confusing? Sometimes it’s easier to understand what we believe by stating what we don’t believe. Why is the doctrine of the Trinity important? This is complex. Minds that are not fully docile to the faith have, in greater or less measure, resisted the unquestioning acceptance of the Trinity. Especially man made doctrine. For removal of copyrighted material, please contact us HERE. Who knows, this might grow into a series, but for the moment, you can read one good explanation as to why a Christian belief in the Trinity is important here. It makes no sense to ask what the point of the Trinity is or what purpose the Trinity serves. Creation, like regeneration, is a Trinitarian act, with God working by the agency of the Word spoken and the mysterious movement of the Holy Spirit. 11:36). 12:02 AM, 11/12/2009, The shape of Trinitarian orthodoxy is finally rounded off by texts that hint at the plurality of persons in the Godhead (Gen. 1:1-3, 26; Psalm 2:7; Dan. I would like to expound more on my comment. Therefore, it is important to note that the doctrine of the Trinity is not polytheistic as some of its critics proclaim. Very comprehensive details regarding Godhead explained in an amazing way with Biblical evidence in, 12/29/2012, And please, read this carefully, and take it holistically, as a whole. Since the Trinity is not found in the Bible, as so many scholars and theologians admit, how did it come to be viewed as such an important teaching? DISCLAIMER: This posting was submitted by a user of the site not from Earth's Mightiest editorial staff. Three common sense reasons that cannot be disputed. 9:47 AM. Understanding God as triune is a theology-driving, awe-inspiring, life-giving truth. Find it out for yourself in the scripture. For instance, every one of the trillions of cells in your body is incredibly complex. Tozer said, “What you think of God is the most important thing about you.” The point is we do not have to rely upon pills because these disease are the outcome of body hormonal changes. Free subscribers can search and share thousands of articles and resources. This is why Jesus told Philip, he who seen me has seen the Father Jhn 14:9. It doesn’t tell us they are three entities, or persons. 44:6; 1 Tim. (6) The Son is the not the Holy Spirit. Let me give you some examples. I'm not that interested why it is important, but put that too if you want. Simply put, the Trinity is God in three persons and one essence. Tozer said, “What you think of God is the most important thing about you. Peter said you are the Son of God. 5/3/2014, They usually come down two or a few individuals endlessly driving their point of view to each other, without any possibility of the discussion changing each other. (5) The Father is not the Son. Today’s big idea: the doctrine of the Trinity is important because it helps describe the nature of God. The Trinity Accounts for the Derivation of Love God is love (I John 4:8) and He has been love from all eternity. But God is not an equation to be figured out, but rather our Lord to be loved, enjoyed, and obeyed. Postmodernism, on the other hand, emphasizes diversity—diversity of opinion, belief, and background—without attempting to see things in any kind of meta-unity. 3:53 PM. The love of God is infinite and eternal because each member of the Trinity is infinite and eternal. All other times when you read of an audible voice from God, it is coming from the Word who became Jesus Christ in the flesh.Those that believe the trinity can never clearly understand what is stated above because they confuse God the Father with Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit etc etc. Doesn't the Bible state that God is a jealous God? 10:12 AM. Ministry Matters™ is a community of resources for church leaders. The trinity stems from paganism. The bible says in Matthew 28:19 to be baptized in the NAME of the Father, Son, Holy Ghost......NAME.....Father is not a name, but a title. 8:53 AM. When Stephen was stoned and looked up to see Jesus standing at the right hand of God, it did not mean that he was literally beside God, that means this statement would contradict what the Lord stated in the book of Isaiah. it's easier if we all say inches or we all say meters,hence the need/call for the council of nicea. In fact no one has seen God at any time according to Jhn 1:18. That’s why we get the tricky (but learnable) language of essence and persons. Describing the God we worship as best we can is important to any religion. Why does the Trinity matter? 4/30/2009, Furthermore, I just want to say that the more I study this topic, the more I see that is a VERY BIG DEAL in Christianity, not just a minor difference in semantics or theology that can be easily overlooked. now before the 2nd ecumenical council at nicea, trinitarianism was already accepted by the majority(bishops,church fathers and laity) though even before the rise of arianism and the controversy it presented. But, if you think about it, most of reality isn’t simple. 5:11 PM. The trinity doctrine states that the Father is God, the Son is God, and the Holy Spirit is God, but is one God. Best answer ten points and rate! This "doctrine" is TOTAL confusion! First of all, Jesus never claimed to be God, but rather the Son of MAN. He also said if you seen Him, you have seen the Father. I attend a Christian Church that believes and teaches that God, our Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost are THREE DISTINCT INDIVIDUALS. The doctrine of the Trinity is important first and foremost because God has chosen to reveal the doctrine to us through his Word, thereby making it a biblical doctrine. Football is complex. 1:17). Why do Christians believe in the Trinity? Islam emphasizes unity—unity of language, culture, and expression—without allowing much variance for diversity. The Bible does not contain the word Trinity. The triune God is not only the supreme being: the sovereign source and end of all creatures (Rom. The Trinity is not simple. Even though the word “Trinity” is not found in Scripture, the doctrine is clearly presented. 3:10 AM, 10/18/2018, It sounds like a really hard math problem. There is no clear evidence that the Trinity is true, so I choose not to believe it. This is complex. This is why Jesus told Philip, he who seen me has seen the Father Jhn 14:9. Because they 1) Limit what God can do and 2) deny the Bible. otherwise they would be lacking the 7 earmarks of the body of christ. Orthodox Trinitarianism rejects monarchianism which believes in only one person (mono) and maintains that the Son and the Spirit subsists in the divine essence as impersonal attributes not distinct and divine Persons. dkullflyre - Your comment makes my point for me. not God. But that truth leads us back to the Trinity. Life and Books and Everything: John Piper Talks Books, We Must Find a Better Way to Talk About Race. 7/24/2013, (3) The Son is God. God is one, and God is three. The Bible forces us into the doctrine of the Trinity because the text speaks clearly on the concepts and understandings of God’s triune nature as preserved by scholars within Christendom for thousands of years. Who knows, this might grow into a series, but for the moment, you can read one good explanation as to why a Christian belief in the Trinity is important here. I believe the father, Son, and Holy Spirit are 3 seperate beings, but there is only one God, the Father and Jesus and the Holy Spirit serve under Him. God will not contradict His law or His word. In another essay (Jehovah’s Witnesses: Witnessing to the Witnesses) I discussed effective evangelistic strategies when sharing the faith with Jehovah’s Witnesses. before getting into anything historical,your definition of god should be clarified. Thankfully, that is not the case. I personally believe that there is only One. Christ was a resurrected being with the New Testament providing powerful evidence of this. 3 Common Sense Reasons Why the Trinity is a False Doctrine. Kevin DeYoung (PhD, University of Leicester) is senior pastor of Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, North Carolina, board chairman of The Gospel Coalition, and assistant professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary (Charlotte). This scripture does not mean that Jesus is saying HE and the Father are the same Being.That is obviously what confused Trinitarians say it means but there are Dozens of scriptures that prove otherwise.Start reading your bible from this perspective and God the Father thru his holy spirit(not capitalized because the holy spirit IS NOT a he)will clear the confusion in your mind caused by hearing years of trinity false teaching. This law states that A cannot be both A (what it is) and non-A (what it ... make it clear why it is so important to understand that Why was it so important for Patrick to bind to himself the Trinity? God is one in essence, three in Person. 1:13-14; 2:18, 20-22; 3:14-17; 4:4-6; 5:18-20; 6:10-18). Don't just take your pastors word for it. According to the book of Isaiah chp 44:6, 8 there is no one beside God. Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases on Amazon.com. If you thoughtfully read through the gospel of John, you can’t help but be impressed with the profound words of Jesus concerning His mysterious relationship with the Father and the Holy Spirit.. We worship a God who is in constant and eternal relationship with himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 1:37 PM, 6/27/2017, We want to be true to the biblical witness that there is an indivisibility and unity of God, even though Father, Son, and Holy Spirit can all be rightly called God. Christianity today is perverse because of this doctrine. If Jesus was God he would have told us so. So again, Jesus is not the second person of a trinity, but according to flesh he is the Son of man, the Son of God, the high priest, chief cornerstone, the last Adam made a quickening spirit. There is a whole continuum of reasons not to believe in the Trinity, even if you start off as a mainstream Christian. so, ... 11/22/2014, I recently saw a special on Sir Isaac Newton, that he believed the same thing from his own study of the Bible. Here is a short, straightforward argument that exposes the doctrine of the Trinity as a man-made apostasy. Throughout many centuries, man has believed in this Trinity, conjured up by notions in the mind … 9/12/2012, He had to keep it quiet for obvious reasons. The two key words here are essence and persons. God, unlike the gods in other ancient creation stories, did not need to go outside himself to create the universe. Mary is not part of the trinity because she is not GOD. C: If Allah asks somebody for help, surely he can’t be God. Reading Time: 4 minutes. 1:3 (“The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact imprint of his being”), Tit. 7/2/2013, Arguing about doctrine does not accomplish anything. We teach that they have a common goal and purpose to help us understand God, get closer to Him, and live better lives with our fellow man. Included in the doctrine of the Trinity is a strict monotheism which is the teaching that there exists in all the universe a single being known as God who is self-existent and unchangeable (Isaiah 43:10; 44:6, 8). Christians believe there is one God who exists in three Persons. 6/16/2010, In our church sometimes the concept of the Godhead is linked with the atonement. 10:30 AM, 4/15/2019, There are lots of reasons, but borrowing from Robert Letham’s work, and in Trinitarian fashion, let me mention just three. And for us to see the beauty of the divine life and to respond with awestruck worship is not something that serves another, higher, end, not something of use. One of the best books I have ever read on this subject is "The Doctrine of the Trinity, Christianity's Self-inflicted Wound" by Anthony F. Buzzard. The Trinity is first of all important because God is important. 3/23/2010, It doesn’t say anything about their nature. From apostolic times to the present, they have struggled with themselves and in their misguided effort to "explain" the mystery have only rationalized their own ideas of what the mystery should be. Copyright © 2021 The Gospel Coalition, INC. All Rights Reserved. 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