2006-06-14 22:15:59 · 17 answers · asked by Ahmed Jadalla Bushra Badawi 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That is an essential doctrine of the Christian faith and as such, I would not consider them true Christians. I hope and pray that they do come to the full realization of God in all His aspects. Blessings.
2006-06-14 22:18:48 · answer #1 · answered by originaltigger61 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some Christians get really bent out of shape when someone has a different view of the Trinity. I go to a non-denominational church, so I've heard more than one view on it from my pastors. I believe that anyone who has faith in Jesus Christ is a Christian, so yes I do accept these Middle Eastern Christians who don't believe in the Trinity. I think the Trinity is one of the great mysteries that we may not fully understand until we get to Heaven.
2006-06-15 05:19:40 · answer #2 · answered by Kev 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was no doctrine of a "trinity" untill 325 A.D. at the council of Nicea. The original christians which were the Apostels, the 120 in the upper room on the day of pentecost and all of their converts listed in the bible were never taught of a "trinity" So I would be more inclined to believe a "christian" that does not believe in a trinity.
This Falls in line with the whole bible! I also know that a lot of trinitarians wold quote the gen. scripture where it says "and God said let us make man in our image" The word elohim(god) can be used as a plural. But this goes against the teachings of the jews. The word also is a superlaitive which is the same as "the lord of host" So God could have been speaking to angels. This would be more inline with biblical teaching. Then there will be those who argue that if there is no trinity that this is denying JESUS as diety. This is not so, The bible plainly calls him The father, the mighty GOD in the book of isiah. In the book of job 9 verse 8 it says that GOD alone treads the waves of the sea. Jesus walked on water! Jesus was crucified for claiming to be GOD. The book of john calls him God. Thomas called him God. There are several epistles that end with the saying "God Our Saviour" If they are not the same then WHO is the saviour? GOD, or JESUS? I would have to accept them as christians! In the book of John 3:13 jesus was talking to nicodemus and was talking to him and claiming to be in heaven at the same time. This is omnipresence. Only God is omnipresent. Jesus also said that where ever 2 or 3 are gathered togather in my name There AM I in the midst! I am sure there are more than one group in the world at any given time gathered togather in his name! If he is not omnipresent then he lied! JESUS does not lie!
2006-06-15 05:38:24 · answer #3 · answered by who wants answers? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm arab christian and i do understand the concept of Holy Trinity.
The concept of Trinity seems like appeared after period of Issa Alayhisalaam. The concept comes from the Bible eventhough it is not explained explicit.
But the most important thing is to believe that there is no god except Allah, the creator of this universe. Trinity concept isnot in
contradiction with that. because there is no any relation between Trinity and the only one of God.
2006-06-15 05:54:38 · answer #4 · answered by nasrafia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The concept of the Trinity is that they are 3 parts of the same being. An egg has a shell, a white, and a yolk, but it is still an egg. When Christ died on the cross for our sins, you might say that God cracked the shell so that we could be filled with the rest of the egg. Does that make sense?
2006-06-15 05:20:23 · answer #5 · answered by Prodigal Son 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be a Christian it seems that you only need to believe in Christ. If they aren't aware or don't care to believe in Trinity, well, that just is another incarnation - but all Christians share the fact that they believe Jesus is God.
2006-06-15 05:17:59 · answer #6 · answered by HESEWC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Ahmed, my name is also Ahmed :)
I'm Palestinian Christian
Basically, to understand Holy Trinity can not be by a logical thinking but should be by heart
it's simple to understand but it's hard to explain.
To believe in Holytrinity concept is not related with to believe that there's no god except Allah.
Everybody who has faith in Tauhid religions, should have to believe that LA ILAHA ILALLAH
Nasranian is a part of tauhid religions
May Allah Bless you
2006-06-15 05:30:46 · answer #7 · answered by ahmed_timothy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be part of a specific group and be called by their known name you have to believe in the same things they do. To be a Christian is to believe that we serve a Triune God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. If this is not part of your belief then you're not a Christian. You are part of a group called Christadelphians who believe that Jesus was the son of God but not God.
2006-06-15 05:24:17 · answer #8 · answered by SweetyPie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GOD says no one may come unto the Father except through Jesus Christ. One can not come to the FATHER unless he/she has accepted the payment of their sin which (God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit) Jesus Christ paid on the cross. The wages of Sin is death and Christ paid for all of mans sins on that Cross and conquered death for us so that we may inherit eternal life. Sin can not enter Heaven and Without the acceptance and payment for those sins, your prayers will fall on deaf ears.
2006-06-15 06:29:30 · answer #9 · answered by Blanca Monster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If i didnt i would consider myself a true christain because i think that chirstains are very accepting people. I believe in it. Also i dont think you have to believe everything everyone else does to make you a christain. As long as your saved, your a christain.
2006-06-15 05:58:30 · answer #10 · answered by Johnny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋