2006-07-15 17:12:23 · 12 answers · asked by Wayne S 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No
2006-07-15 17:14:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
No, the word "Trinity" does not appear in the Bible. It is actually a later theological development, although Scriptures do make refernce to a trinitarian formula of father, son and holy spirit in several places.
But as for the word "trinity" not appearing in the Bible, the word "Bible" does not appear in the Bible either!!
2006-07-16 02:27:20 · answer #2 · answered by Ponderingwisdom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO IT IS NOT!
THE TRINITY CONCEPT IS DECEPTION AND GOD AND JESUS IS ONE ONLY IN THE WAY THEY THINK, THE PLAN FOR MANKIND. IT IS GOD THE FATHER AND JESUS THE SON. GOD IS A FAMILY AND IS REPRODUCING HISSELF WITH THOSE WHO KEEP HIS LAWS.
It may first be noted that the words “in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one” (KJ) found in older translations at 1 John 5:7 are actually spurious additions to the original text. A footnote in The Jerusalem Bible, a Catholic translation, says that these words are “not in any of the early Greek MSS [manuscripts], or any of the early translations, or in the best MSS of the Vulg[ate] itself.” A Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament, by Bruce Metzger (1975, pp. 716-718), traces in detail the history of the spurious passage. It states that the passage is first found in a treatise entitled Liber Apologeticus, of the fourth century, and that it appears in Old Latin and Vulgate manuscripts of the Scriptures, beginning in the sixth century. Modern translations as a whole, both Catholic and Protestant, do not include them in the main body of the text, because of recognizing their spurious nature.—RS, NE, NAB.
Other evidence of its impersonal nature. Further evidence against the idea of personality as regards the holy spirit is the way it is used in association with other impersonal things, such as water and fire (Mt 3:11; Mr 1:8); and Christians are spoken of as being baptized “in holy spirit.” (Ac 1:5; 11:16) Persons are urged to become “filled with spirit” instead of with wine. (Eph 5:18) So, too, persons are spoken of as being ‘filled’ with it along with such qualities as wisdom and faith (Ac 6:3, 5; 11:24) or joy (Ac 13:52); and holy spirit is inserted, or sandwiched in, with a number of such qualities at 2 Corinthians 6:6. It is most unlikely that such expressions would be made if the holy spirit were a divine person. As to the spirit’s ‘bearing witness’ (Ac 5:32; 20:23), it may be noted that the same thing is said of the water and the blood at 1 John 5:6-8. While some texts refer to the spirit as ‘witnessing,’ ‘speaking,’ or ‘saying’ things, other texts make clear that it spoke through persons, having no personal voice of its own. (Compare Heb 3:7; 10:15-17; Ps 95:7; Jer 31:33, 34; Ac 19:2-6; 21:4; 28:25.)
2006-07-16 00:31:35 · answer #3 · answered by His eyes are like flames 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not. Just like the word rapture...
The doctrine of the trinity wasn't understood or even taught until new testament times... Jesus claimed to be equal to God the Father, Paul said He was the exact representation of God, and the Holy Spirit is referred to as a person with emotions and activity.
If not for all the verses that teach there is only one true God, Christians might believe that three gods exist. However, rightly understanding the whole Bible by comparing scripture with scripture led the early church fathers to come to the realization that God eternally exists in three persons who are equal in that they are eternal, not created, different but perfectly united in will, purpose and power. Orthodox Christianity has always held to this teaching, and it is still taught and believed by all true followers of Christ today.
Great question! :)
2006-07-16 00:22:14 · answer #4 · answered by Dave 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the definition is... 1 John 5:7-8 shows 3 are one... which "trinity" means 3 in one
You know, how the word Bible isnt in the Bible either but that doesnt mean it doesnt exist or its wrong ;)
2006-07-16 00:17:12 · answer #5 · answered by impossble_dream 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might appear in certain translations. Just like the word whale (in relation to Jonah) is only in the King James Bible, but not in any other translation...
2006-07-16 00:15:52 · answer #6 · answered by Jeff B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but it is implied numerous times thru out the bible
2006-07-16 00:16:18 · answer #7 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is nowhere in the Bible.
2006-07-16 00:46:40 · answer #8 · answered by Kim C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yhea, a bunch of times
2006-07-16 00:15:31 · answer #9 · answered by danielle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not.
But Father ,Son , and Holy Spirit is.
2006-07-16 00:16:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
neither is the word "internet"
what's your point?
2006-07-16 00:17:38 · answer #11 · answered by R J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋