Everytime I get an answer from these folks who supposedly base their existence on the tennants put forth in the BIBLE, they always refer to this magical three headed being called the TRINITY. I have checked my Bible, and Strongs Exhaustive Concordance, and cannot seem to find any proof of such a beast. Is this something that these folks added into the story later?
2006-07-05 17:00:17 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's just another extra religious fable to further pollute the already cloudy waters of life.
2006-07-05 17:04:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
You didnt just read the Bible and not find a refference to the Holy Spirit. Thats a lie right there, there are more refferences to the Holy Spirit or Spirit of God than there are to Moses. Now for a Trinity refference, try 1 John 5:7-8
Trinity means 3 in one... this verse confirms Father Son and Spirit are 3 in One
2006-07-05 17:04:06 · answer #2 · answered by impossble_dream 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is the problem with those who stick to "Bible alone."
Tell me- where in the Bible does it say "Bible alone?" It doesn't.
That is why we have the Church to help us interpret scripture.
No, the word TRINITY is not in the Bible. But the CONCEPT is- we just gave it a name, that's all.
Start with this: Jesus is the Word of God made flesh.
Read the beginning of the Gospel of John. Now RE-READ it, but every time you see 'the word,' replace it with 'JESUS.'
If you believe Jesus is the Word of God made flesh, then by reading the Gospel of John, it is evident that Jesus IS God.
The Holy Spirit is also known as the Holy Ghost or the Paraclete (teacher). Jesus made it clear that the Paraclete could not come UNLESS Jesus first left. And He does call the Holy Spirit by name. " But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you..." (Acts 1:8)
We see from scripture that the Holy Spirit is not some angel or merely a blessing....but a movement of God himself.
God is God.
Jesus is God.
The Holy Spirit is God.
Father Son and Holy Spirit. Three persons in one God. Co- eternal.
BUT the catch is- you get one at a time. It is a mystery- a work of God we are not meant to understand this side of Heaven.
The best I have been able to explain it to my religion students is to show myself as Mother, Daughter and teacher. I can 'mother' someone who is not my child. I have been as a 'daughter' to people I am not related to. I can teach anyone.
But I can only fill one role at a time. If I am helping on of my kids with homework, at that moment, I am teacher. If I am ministering to an elder from our parish, I may be acting in a daughter role.
But you only get one at a time. I'm sorry there isn't a better explanation....point is- TRINITY sums it up- IF you understand the background behind the idea. It is a single word that elicits an idea beyond description.
I hope this helps!
2006-07-05 17:24:22 · answer #3 · answered by Mommy_to_seven 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is true that the word "Trinity" cannot be found in the Scriptures, but there is plenty of scriptural evidence for a "Triune God."
Mt 28:19 - "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit."
Mt 3:16-17 - This account of Jesus' baptism clearly references the Son, the Father who claims the Son as His own, and the Spirit which descends from the Father to the Son.
There are many other examples and citations at the source I've listed below. Maybe from now on you'll be more careful about referring to God as a magical three-headed beast, now that you've got your evidence.
2006-07-05 17:19:51 · answer #4 · answered by Stephen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Matthew 28:19 for starters, were Jesus commands his disciples to baptise new converts in "in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit". There are so many references to the Holy Spirit in the New Testament that I'm woundering how you missed it. What happended to the Apostles on Pentecost, for example (Acts 2:4)? See also Acts 2:38; 5:3; 13:2; 15:28; II Corinthians 13:14, etc. for example
The Latin word "Trinitas" does not actually appear in the Bible; it was a term that was coined later to describe a concept that seems to permeate the New Testament.
"The New Testament does not use the word "Τριάς" (Trinity), but only speaks of God (often called "the Father"), of Jesus Christ (often called "the Son"), and of the Holy Spirit, and of the relationships between them. The word "Trinity" began to be applied to them only in the course of later theological reflection"
2006-07-05 17:19:47 · answer #5 · answered by Randy G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word Trinity is a man made word for,
"All in three make one"
.God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 3:16
After his baptism, as Jesus came up out of the water
the heavens were open, and he saw the Spirit of God
descending like a dove and settling on him.
God is Holy. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God.
I see above you used the word beast. you need to
be very careful in how you speak of the Holy Spirit.
In Bible study we learned that, that is one thing God
WON'T forgive.
I was amazed when I learned the Spirit of God
used Moses hand to write Genesis.
I thought, there couldn't be a better Man then Mose
hand to use to write about the Creation, because
Moses at times lived with God.
2006-07-05 18:23:26 · answer #6 · answered by elliebear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The references to the terms "Trinity" and "Holy Spirit" are mostly found in the new testament. When the bible was written, there was no Jesus, and hence, a "Trinity" wouldn't function quite as well as it does in the new testament, as Jesus plays a pretty pivotal role there. As far as "Holy Spirit" goes, though I must admit I never read the entire Bible cover to cover, I do know that it is mentioned several times in the New Testament, an example being when the apostles are visited by "The Holy Spirit" and begin to fervently preach the "Word of God".
2006-07-05 17:06:06 · answer #7 · answered by Matt D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible is does not teach a trinity. Triune gods have been a part of false worship since the ancient Babylonians. For example, the Egyptians worshiped a trinity consisting of Horus, Isis, and Osiris. The Bible states simply that God is one God and Jesus even referred to the Father being "the only true God". Psalm 83:18 says that God ALONE is the Most High over all the earth.
2006-07-05 17:20:10 · answer #8 · answered by johnusmaximus1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Trinity is not in the Bible, and in fact, there are plenty of statements in there which directly oppose the idea. The Holy Spirit is in the Bible, but not as some sort of separate person in a Trinity. It is just a way to say the spirit of God.
2006-07-05 17:08:19 · answer #9 · answered by Heron By The Sea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word 'Trinity' does not exist in the Bible. However, Father, Son, & Holy Spirit are Specifically mentioned in the Gospel according to St. Matthew chapter 28.
In fact, the Holy Spirit is mentioned numerous times in the Bible & in the New Testement in particular.
2006-07-05 17:03:56 · answer #10 · answered by clusium1971 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are correct Ellis D. The term trinity is not in the Bible. As mentioned in several of the previous answers Holy Spitit is in several places.
The real questions is should you believe in the trinity? The article link below will give you Bible based explaination of the trinity where it came from and if it should be believed as a scriptural teaching.
Enjoy your reading. If you are truely interested in the answers to your questions please read the article, I believe you will find it is presented logically and with concern for the reader well being.
2006-07-05 19:12:34 · answer #11 · answered by .*. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋