For those of you that don't believe in the trinity...?
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We cannot understand the nature of God he did not design our minds to be able to do so.His ways are not our ways.He surpasses all understanding.Yes I believe what you have said but I can not understand.
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NO, NO\n\nWhat is the origin of the Trinity doctrine?\nThe New Encyclopædia Britannica says: “Neither the word Trinity, nor the explicit doctrine as such, appears in the New Testament, nor did Jesus and his followers intend to contradict the Shema in the Old Testament: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord’ (Deut. 6:4). . . . The doctrine developed gradually over several centuries and through many controversies. . . . By the end of the 4th century . . . the doctrine of the Trinity took substantially the form it has maintained ever since.”Micropædia, Vol. X, p. 126.\nThe New Catholic Encyclopedia states: “The formulation ‘one God in three Persons’ was not solidly established, certainly not fully assimilated into Christian life and its profession of faith, prior to the end of the 4th century. But it is precisely this formulation that has first claim to the title the Trinitarian dogma. Among the Apostolic Fathers, there had been nothing even remotely approaching such a mentality or perspective.”\nIn The Encyclopedia Americana we read: “Christianity derived from Judaism and Judaism was strictly Unitarian [believing that God is one person]. The road which led from Jerusalem to Nicea was scarcely a straight one. Fourth century Trinitarianism did not reflect accurately early Christian teaching regarding the nature of God; it was, on the contrary, a deviation from this teaching\nDoes the Bible agree with those who teach that the Father and the Son are not separate and distinct individuals?\nMatt. 26:39, RS: “Going a little farther he [Jesus Christ] fell on his face and prayed, ‘My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.’” (If the Father and the Son were not distinct individuals, such a prayer would have been meaningless. Jesus would have been praying to himself, and his will would of necessity have been the Father’s will.)\nJohn 8:17, 18, RS: “[Jesus answered the Jewish Pharisees:] In your law it is written that the testimony of two men is true; I bear witness to myself, and the Father who sent me bears witness to me.” (So, Jesus definitely spoke of himself as being an individual separate and distinct from the Father.)\nDoes the Bible teach that all who are said to be part of the Trinity are eternal, none having a beginning?\nCol. 1:15, 16, RS: “He [Jesus Christ] is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of all creation; for in him all things were created, in heaven and on earth.” In what sense is Jesus Christ “the first-born of all creation”? \n, the expression “the firstborn of” occurs upwards of 30 times in the Bible, and in each instance that it is applied to living creatures the same meaning applies—the firstborn is part of the group. “The firstborn of Israel” is one of the sons of Israel; “the firstborn of Pharaoh” is one of Pharaoh’s family; “the firstborn of beast” are themselves animals.\nDoes the Bible teach that none of those who are said to be included in the Trinity is greater or less than another, that all are equal, that all are almighty?\nMark 13:32, RS: “Of that day or that hour no ones knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” (Of course, that would not be the case if Father, Son, and Holy Spirit were coequal, comprising one Godhead. And if, as some suggest, the Son was limited by his human nature from knowing, the question remains, Why did the Holy Spirit not know?)\n1 Cor. 11:3, RS: “I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a woman is her husband, and the head of Christ is God.” (Clearly, then, Christ is not God, and God is of superior rank to Christ. It should be noted that this was written about 55 C.E., some 22 years after Jesus returned to heaven. So the truth here stated applies to the relationship between God and Christ in heaven.)\nDoes the Bible teach that each of those said to be part of the Trinit
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I did, and many other people with me. I learned about the Holy Trinity. The Father is love, mercy and compassion. The Son is the path to the Father. Nobody goes to the Father except through the Son. The Holy Spirit is wisdom.
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Clearly, an honest study of the bible convinces that the Christian God is NOT polytheistic in nature. The Trinity is a Satanic lie.\n\n(Deuteronomy 6:4) Jehovah our God is one Jehovah\n\n(1 Corinthians 8:4-6) There is no God but one. For even though there are those who are called “gods,” whether in heaven or on earth, just as there are many “gods” and many “lords,” there is actually to us one God the Father, out of whom all things are, and we for him
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You make an interesting point. I have made an exclusive study of the trinity in the Christian scriptures and found it to have a solid premise, albeit that particular word isn't in the bible, and neither is the concept directly addressed. I wouldn't attempt to go into it here - it's too much - and that wasn't your question. I know  little about the Hindu religion,  so I'm not really qualified to comment.  What I find interesting about your point - the trinity notwithstanding - is that Mary, the mother of Jesus is worshiped in some Christian religions, as some  pray to various saints as well. It does indeed sound like at least some Christians have more than one god. I think that's rather odd. But...I haven't answered your question. It's a bit tricky. If you were a Christian we could discuss it.
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honestly if you think the trinity was just added to the bible at nicea .. dont you think they would have put the word trinity in the bible ?? \n\nPlease recognize that this question is for thoughtful consideration and polite responses. Please try to be acedemic in your answer approach. Thanks
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You have absolutely no understanding of the concept of the TRINETY. God is ALL THREE, FATHER/SON/HOLY SPIRIT\n\nSlavery is part of YOUR religion, not Christianity.\n\nYou should look BEYOND your teachings and your fellow Muslims if you want a TRUE understanding of Christianity. Otherwise you are only spreading ignorance to strengthen your own orthodoxy.
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Yes I believe in God, but not the way traditional Christians do.  I'm a Gnostic Christian.
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I had to study before I attempted to answer this in the right manner.  The Trinity: God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit can be explained in the scriptures.  Trying to PROVE it to an unbeliever is a lesson in futility.\n\nThere's God the Creator; there's Jesus who is also the living Word of god; and the Holy Spirit, the guider of Christians who follow Jesus Christ.\n\nHere's some scriptures for you to study:\nJohn ch. 1:1-34\nRomans chapter 8\nMatthew ch. 3:16\nActs ch. 10:38\nLuke ch. 1:13; and ch.24: 45-49.
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No where. \nThe New Encyclopædia Britannica says: Neither the word Trinity, nor the explicit doctrine as such, appears in the New Testament, nor did Jesus and his followers intend to contradict the Shema in the Old Testament: Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord (Deut. 6:4). . . . \nThe doctrine developed gradually over several centuries and through many controversies. . . . By the end of the 4th century . . . the doctrine of the Trinity took substantially the form it has maintained ever since.\n\nThe New Catholic Encyclopedia states: The formulation "one God in three Persons" was not solidly established, certainly not fully assimilated into Christian life and its profession of faith, prior to the end of the 4th century. But it is precisely this formulation that has first claim to the title the Trinitarian dogma. Among the Apostolic Fathers, there had been nothing even remotely approaching such a mentality or perspective.\n\n2 It is true that many gods are worshiped in the world. But that does not change the fact that there is only one true God. The other gods are inventions of men or are demons. Only one God created the earth and deserves our worship. The apostle Paul said: We know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no God but one. For even though there are those who are called gods, whether in heaven or on earth, just as there are many 'gods' and many 'lords, there is actually to us one God the Father, out of whom all things are, and we for him.' 1 Corinthians 8:4-6.(NWT)
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Usually the "Oneness Pentecostals" not only don't believe the teaching of the Trinity,but also that you must manifest the gift of "Tounges" to show your salvation,that you have been touched by the Holy Spirit.\nThey say there is no word as trinity in the Bible.They believe in the rapture but that words not in there either.It's a word that captures the teaching in the scriptures.
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Friend, the trinity doctine will always dis-agreed with there is only One God, They try to make Jesus God, when they do that then they are saying God Died. I was once myself a trinity when I first got saved in 1970, The Godhead is the very first thing God revealed to me. If those Trinity believers, can prove that anyone in the bible were ever baptized in the TITLES of the father, son, & holy ghost, I would like to see it, Everyone that was baptized was Baptized in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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I don't believe in the man made doctrine's of the Trinity. There's no Bible basis for the Trinity.
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There is no mention of the " Trinity" in the Bible, I hate to admit that so many Christians have been brainwashed into beleiving it is but it is an unscriptural representation of God. If more people would read the good book themselves they wouldn't be so easily fooled. And to all the people that are using  the name Elohim to infer a Trinity, Elohim is a name of God in reference to his role as Creator. I suspectt he concept of the Trinity is an absorbed pagan belief like so many others in modern day Christianity.
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I'm not a rabbi, but I am Jewish, and I can tell you that the concept of the trinity is not part of Jewish doctrine.\n\nAccording to Judaism, there's one God, not divided in any way, period.  Hope that helps!
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I don't think so. Then again, I don't believe in the stereotypical "God"....
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No.\n\n‘Christ according to the faith, is the second person in the Trinity, the Father being the first and the holy Ghost the third. Each of these three persons is God. Christ is his own father and his own son. The Holy Ghost is neither father nor son, but both. The son was begotten by the father, but existed before he was begotten--just the same before as after. Christ is just as old as his father, and the father is just as young as his son. The Holy Ghost proceeded from the Father and Son, but was an equal to the Father and Son before he proceeded, that is to say before he existed, but he is of the same age as the other two. Nothing ever was, nothing ever can be more perfectly idiotic and absurd than the dogma of the Trinity.’\n\n - Col. Robert G. Ingersoll