2006-09-04 08:19:11 · 13 answers · asked by dandoon 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
apple....I hear you...it confuses me as well.
2006-09-04 15:44:42 · update #1
A PROTESTANT publication states: “The word Trinity is not found in the Bible . . . It did not find a place formally in the theology of the church till the 4th century.” (The Illustrated Bible Dictionary) And a Catholic authority says that the Trinity “is not . . . directly and immediately [the] word of God.”—New Catholic Encyclopedia.
What is the origin of the Trinity doctrine?
The 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.”—(1976), Micropædia, Vol. X, p. 126.
The 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.”—(1967), Vol. XIV, p. 299.
In 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.”—(1956), Vol. XXVII, p. 294L.
According to the Nouveau Dictionnaire Universel, “The Platonic trinity, itself merely a rearrangement of older trinities dating back to earlier peoples, appears to be the rational philosophic trinity of attributes that gave birth to the three hypostases or divine persons taught by the Christian churches. . . . This Greek philosopher’s [Plato, fourth century B.C.E.] conception of the divine trinity . . . can be found in all the ancient [pagan] religions.”—(Paris, 1865-1870), edited by M. Lachâtre, Vol. 2, p. 1467.
John L. McKenzie, S.J., in his Dictionary of the Bible, says: “The trinity of persons within the unity of nature is defined in terms of ‘person’ and ‘nature’ which are G[ree]k philosophical terms; actually the terms do not appear in the Bible. The trinitarian definitions arose as the result of long controversies in which these terms and others such as ‘essence’ and ‘substance’ were erroneously applied to God by some theologians.”—(New York, 1965), p. 899.
2006-09-04 08:25:45 · answer #1 · answered by Jeremy Callahan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The concept of the trinity is mentioned starting in Genesis 1:26 "Then God said, 'Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.'" It is expanded in the Old Testament when the angel of the Lord shows up. Ordinary angels do not accept worship, they point to God. This "angel" does, ex. Joshua 5:15. In the New Testament it goes even farther, John 1:1, "In the beginning was the Word, the Word was with God and the Word was God." All three are shown in Matthew 3:16-17 at Jesus' baptism. The concept has been in Christianity from its beginning.
2006-09-04 08:34:11 · answer #2 · answered by lugal54 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is indirectly in hundreds of verses.
All the concept of the trinity really is is Jesus is the Son of God. Jesus wasnt just another prophet that brought a good message from God the Father. He himself was God the Son that was sent to be a sacrifice for us all.
If a person understands and believes concepts as the diety of Christ and blood atonement, the trinity becomes evident; that Jesus the HS and the Father are 1.
2006-09-04 08:30:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was no doubt that the Person Jesus prayed to was God and He called Him Father. That's 1. Jesus claimed to be the "I AM" the name moses was told that was the name of God.. That's 2.. Peter said that when Ananias, with Sapphira kept back part of the funds they received saying that was everything that they didn't lie to Men but God the Holy Spirit.. That's 3... Then the Bible is VERY clear Behold Israel the Lord our God is ONE... There are three person all called God. They must be manifestations of the one God.. The Father , the Son, and the Holy Spirit are God. Trinity.....Jim
2006-09-04 08:28:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The doctrine of the trinity is not mentioned in the Bible.
It's a Catholic doctrine that carried over at the reformation.
It's not that it's so wrong, it's that there's too much emphasis on it.
Personally, I believe in the quadity. I don't believe that God is fully revealed yet.
2006-09-04 08:20:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are too many verses contained in the scriptures that contradict the assumption of the trinity. Why might Jesus be seated to the perfect of God if he became God. Jesus became proclaimed the |"extreme Priest" of God. The separation of the three is suggested too many cases contained in the scriptures to make the trinity available.
2016-09-30 08:21:17 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey... after readin all the answers.. wut i can figure out is that since it was NOT in the actual bible... so how the hell did it become such an INTEGRAL part of christianity???????.... when the comapanions of JESUS did not mention it (like Barnabas etc) ... so how did it become such an important concept????...
sorry i know this isnt an answer... but i'm helll confused... that when the christians know that it wasnt in the "Actual" bible... then how can they follow it????... how do u know that the ppl who brought this concept were "realllypious"... n that where did they get this RIGHT to make such a big concept???
i dont mean to hurt anybodys feelings.... but it makes me confused!!!!
2006-09-04 08:40:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the Trinity is mentioned in the Bible but not explicitly.
It was defined by the Church as true Christian doctrine in many councils of the Church, the first council was held in Jerusalem you can read about it in the acts of the apostles, yes in the Bible.
"We and the Holy Spirit have decided."
If you go by the Bible alone you can come up with many various exotic doctrines that are not at all Christian.
2006-09-04 08:24:13 · answer #8 · answered by carl 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It was not mentioned in the bible but was actually a doceterine created by the catholic church in 325 A.D. Look up the council of Nicea
2006-09-04 08:23:04 · answer #9 · answered by holyghost130 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not specifically in the bible.
It was developed by early Catholic (Christians) to help the people understand that we worship one God in three parts.
Peace!
2006-09-04 08:27:36 · answer #10 · answered by C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋