2006-10-02 11:43:38 · 13 answers · asked by Jeanine G 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No,
Notice what these reference works state:
rs p. 405 pars. 1-2 Trinity ***
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.
*** rs p. 406 par. 1 Trinity ***
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.
(Romans 15:4-6) . . .” 4 For all the things that were written aforetime were written for our instruction, that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope. 5 Now may the God who supplies endurance and comfort grant YOU to have among yourselves the same mental attitude that Christ Jesus had,
6 that with one accord YOU may with one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Salvation depends on us recognizing that they are two separate individuals.
John 3:16, John 17:3
2006-10-02 12:32:09 · answer #1 · answered by TeeM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What does the Bible say? If God (Jehovah) and Jesus are the same person, why is it said at 1 Corinthians 11:3 that the head of the Christ is God? Is God his own head? Of course not. If God and Jesus are both the same person, why did Jesus tell his female followers after his resurrection that he was going to their God and his God. Was Jesus going away to himself? Does that make sense to you? According to the Trinity doctrine, (which cannot be supported by Scripture) aren't there three persons that make up one God? So if God and Jesus are the same person, who are the other two people that make up the one godhead? THINK ABOUT IT!!
By the way, show me just on scripture that calls Jesus God the Son. YOU CAN'T!!
2006-10-02 18:56:24 · answer #2 · answered by LineDancer 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
cbooth151 is correct! Totally! There is no Triune Godhead. Christians say "we worship the SAME GOD AS THE JEWS," but the Jews don't recognize Jesus as the Messiah.
This is BS. The JEWS NEVER EVER BELIEVED IN A TRIUNE GODHEAD. They believed in Jehovah as God, the Holy Spirit and Michael THE ONLY known Archangel and the angels with their hierarchies. So, if the Jews didn't believe in a Trinity, where did this false belief practise come from? Easy . . .
Jesus had a pre-existance in Heaven BEFORE coming to Earth as a perfect human male. But, that's another story.
And Allah is NOT God, he's the god of the Muslims, not the God of Christianity or of Christ Jesus or the Bible.
2006-10-02 19:12:11 · answer #3 · answered by AdamKadmon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God is three Persons. Jesus is one of those three Persons. God the Father, God the Son (Jesus) and God the Holy Spirit are each fully God.
2006-10-02 18:46:16 · answer #4 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
God the Father and God the Son are 2 different people but of the same essence.
2006-10-02 18:51:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do not buy the Trinity argument. God is God, Jesus is His Son.
2006-10-02 18:53:27 · answer #6 · answered by MishMash [I am not one of your fans] 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's the thing with u christians. You can't recognise Jesus, as sinner or a normal Jew. Everybody, read the truth! Jesus was a Jewish sinner. Go it? No God or saint. God is God not man and definitely not sinner.
2006-10-02 18:46:48 · answer #7 · answered by Prudens 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes and no - clear enough?
They are two seprate entities of the same person.
As I am a father, and I am an employee of a lousy company.
I am the same person, though I act in 2 distinct area, and the paths cross at seperate times.
concept of the trinity is rather difficult, read all the positive answers here, and mash them together to get an idea.
2006-10-02 18:47:27 · answer #8 · answered by Slave to JC 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How can God be a person? Do you realize that your question is illogical?
Jesus (peace be upon him) was not God but a prophet of God.
2006-10-02 19:00:22 · answer #9 · answered by ATK 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
God's not a person.
2006-10-02 18:47:43 · answer #10 · answered by Tommy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋