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The Trinity doctrine
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Part
01 - Introduction
to the Trinity Doctrine
Part 02 - The Father is the Supreme and
Most High God.
Part 03 - Who is Jesus?
Part 04 - True meaning of the word 'God'.
Part 05 - Scriptures that are used to support
the Trinity doctrine.
Part 06 - What christians have said prior
to Nicea.
Part 07 - How
the Trinity doctrine came about.
Part 08 - Why
challenge the Trinity doctrine?
Part 09 - Trinity
doctrine conclusion.
Part 10 - How
can the Trinity doctrine be wrong?
Part
11 - 100
verses that show God and Jesus to be different.
Part 12 - Join a discussion on the Trinity
doctrine.
Part 01 (Introduction)
The point of this study is to examine
the doctrine of the Trinity and to compare that to what the bible says. If you
are ready to be challenged then read on.
Many Christians today believe that
God is a Trinity and many would also say that the Trinity Doctrine is a major
doctrine of Christianity. Others would say that it is the very foundation of
Christianity itself. This study will look at the verses that are used by proponents
of the Trinity doctrine and we also look at the verses that appear to contradict
this doctrine. In addition to this, we will look back to the history and development
of the Trinity doctrine and delve somewhat into the Hebrew and Greek languages
with regards to certain scriptures and look at some writings from the 2nd century
(that pre-date the Nicene Creed), to see if they taught the Trinity. Finally
this study leads into a discussion forum where you can have your say or read
other peoples comments.
If we know our bible, we know that
the scriptures are here to guide, teach, and correct us. It is also a wise man
who lets scripture teach and correct him when any belief he holds is found wanting.
As true disciples of Christ, we should be ready to humble ourselves and align
our doctrine with truth when it is revealed to us. On the other hand, if scriptures
reinforce what we already believe, then we can be encouraged knowing that our
Father in Heaven has already revealed those truths to us.
Today and throughout the proceeding
centuries after the resurrection of our lord, I think it would be fair to say
that most Christians who believe in the Trinity doctrine, have never
actually checked it out to see if what they beleive is actually written in scripture. They just assume that it
must be correct because it is what most churches teach. In addition, many people
think it is wrong to question doctrines like this, yet we are really suppose
to test all teaching and to test the spirits, so that we do not become deceived
and so that we will also know with confidence what we believe.
Acts
17:11
These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that
they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures
daily, whether those things were so.
So searching the scriptures to see
if what we believe or hear is encouraged in scripture and as Christians we should
also be ready to provide a reason for the things that we believe.
1
Peter 3:15
But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be
prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the
hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
The reality is that many Christians
who accept the doctrine of the Trinity, also remain confused and even those
who have a deeper understanding of it, will admit that they do not understand
it completely when challenged. An answer you often hear is that the Trinity is hard
to understand because God is beyond our thinking and understanding.
It also seems that many people believe
in different Trinity doctrines or at least they understand this doctrine in different
ways. Some believe
that God is a being that shows himself in 3 different ways like water shows
itself in the form of ice, steam, and liquid. Others believe that the Trinity
is made up of 3 distinct personalities and these 3 are in complete unity in
love and purpose. This last explanation is probably the most common.
Now I guess is
a good time to explain the Trinity doctrine:
The Trinity doctrine basically
says that there is one God.
The Father is God, the Son is God, and the Holy Spirit is God.
Hence God the
Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
Three, but they make up one God. Each is co-equal and co-eternal.
God is described as a class or family made up of these three personalities.
This old diagram explains the Trinity doctrine quite well.
So let's move
onward and look at what the scriptures say and see if they agree with the Trinity
doctrine. Just click on the 'Next Page' button below to navigate your way through this teaching.
2
Timothy 3:16
All Scripture is Godbreathed and is useful for teaching,
rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,
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