2007-07-31 00:44:10 · 14 answers · asked by feroz k 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No. At Matt. 7:13, 14, Jesus gave an illustration of 2 roads. One wide, the other narrow. There were many people on the wide road that was headed for destruction. The relative few that were on the narrow road were heading off into life. The point of Jesus' illustration was to show that out of all the people that professed to be serving God, only a few were actually doing so. People who accept the trinity are believing in a false doctrine. It is based on the Catholic Athanasian Creed, not on the Bible. They are not worshiping God with "spirit and truth." John 4:24
2007-07-31 00:49:53 · answer #1 · answered by LineDancer 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do the math:
1 X 1 X 1 = 1.
2007-07-31 08:07:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
This statement is absolute rubbish and dangerous too, you have no right to determine who will go to Hell, that is for the Judge of mankind to decide, so I suggest that you take the plank out of your own eye first.
2007-07-31 08:04:25 · answer #3 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
oh wow. i didnt know that. probably becasue thats not true nor is the denial of the ETERNAL as he is in scripture true.
i dont see how believing in the existence of God as he is would send one to hell.
The doctrine of the Trinity was established as a Doctrine (325ad) due to the confusion from the pagans on whether or not the church had a monotheistic or polytheistic structure. The Church held to the Scriptures that there was ONE GOD not many (i.e., a bunch of gods like the pagans thought) so from the proper interpretation of scripture, the Doctrine was therefore established.
It is completely in line with the text of scripture as a whole and not even a poorly mis-rendered or mistranslated Bible can deny that. The evidence of the Eternal Existence of God, as one GOD in three persons is clearly seen throughout the context of scripture as a whole. The Trinitarian Doctrine teaches that GOD ETERNAL is ONE GOD in three persons, respectively, Father, Son and Holy Spirit - unified in authority: omniscience, omnipotence and omnipresence - eternally. IT DOES NOT TEACH THAT HE IS THREE GODS ---> its NOT a TRIAD or a TRIUMVERATE of gods equal in the decision making process AS THE BELIEF IN MULTIPLE GODS IS CALLED POLYTHEISM. THIS GOES AGAINST SCRIPTURE AS A WHOLE WHICH TEACHES MONOTHEISM.
Perhpas your understanding of the doctrine is incorrect and thats why you are confused.
In the BIBLE there are 66 books, 1189 chapters, 41,173 verses and i promise you on my soul and before the throne of the Most High who is from everlasting to everlasting, within the contents and context of scripture as a whole (all of the afformentioned verses) the doctrine of the Trinity is evidentiary. It is logical and practical, and came forth from Scripture, it was not like the doctrine of devils which cannot confess that Christ has come in the flesh (1 John 4:2 ) and strips God (as a whole) and especially the Son of God of His Diety, and of the Praise and adoration that he rightfully deserves.
Even the Word declares, His ways are not our ways and His thoughts are Higher than our thoughts. (Isaiah 55:8-9) Therefore, for us not to comprehend the full magnificance of God is to be expected. He's God, we arent.
But the teaching is Scriptural, and fairly simple to comprehend for as much as we can know about the awesomeness of the Eternal God. Its really not all that mentally taxing of a concept desipte the awesomeness of the Eternal God.
* In order to Worship God in Spirit and in truth (John 4:24) you must worship from your heart, and yes, accepting the truth that Jesus Christ is the Living and Eternal son of God is part of that. For Jesus said "Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, 'Show us the Father'?" (John 14:9). God is ONE GOD. You either except Him as He is (according to scripture) or have none of Him. It cannot be both. Thats the rule.
The Following Texts Support the ‘Trinitarian’ teaching of both the Catholic and Protestant Churches:
There is only One God: Deut 6:4, Isaiah 43:10, 44:6-8;
Trinity in O.T: Gen 1:26-27; Isaiah 6:1-10,….. 61:1- 10 48:12,16; Zech 2:10-11;
The Father is God: 1 Peter 1:17; John 5:17-23;
The Son is Called God: (explicitly) Matt 1:23; John 1:1,14, 5:17-23, 8:53-59 along with Ex 3:1-15; John 10:28-33, 20:28; Rom 9:5;Col 2:9; Titus 2:13; Heb 1:8; 1 John 5:20; (as in terms descriptive and reserved for the Almighty alone: (creator:) John 1:3, Eph 3:9; Col 1:16,17; Heb 2:10; Rev 3:14; (almighty:) Rev 1:8 with 21:5-7 and 22:12,13, 16,20; (first and the last:) Rev 1:17, 2:8, 22:13 cross-reference Isaiah 44:6; (representation of the Father:) Heb 1:3; John 12:45 and 14:6-11; Isaiah 46:9; (worshipped as God:) Luke 4:8; Rev 5:11-13 with 4:9-11; Heb 1:6;
The Holy Spirit is God: (called God:) Act 5:3,4; 2 Cor 3:17 compare with Ex 34:29-35; (is omnipotent:) Isaiah 40:12-14 with Rom 11:34 and 1 Cor 2:16; (is omniscient:) 1 Cor 2:10,11; Isaiah 40:13,14; (is omnipresent:) Psalm 139:7; (is eternal:) Heb 9:14; (has attribute of personality:) (intellect:) Rom 8:27; 1 Cor 2:10-12; (has a will:) 1 Cor 12:11; (emotion:) Eph 4:30; (self-cognizance demonstrated by actions:) (speaks:) Acts 8:29, 10:19, 13:2; 21:11; Rev 2:7,11,17,29, 3:6,13,22; (teaches:) Luke 12:12; John 14:26; 1 John 2:26,27; (says “I”:) Acts 10:20;
ALSO for clarification: these are in respect to each "person" of the trinity.
Called God: Father (Phil 1:2) Son (John 1:1,14; Col 2:9) Holy Spirit (Acts 5:3-4.)
Creator: Father (Isaiah 64:8,44:24). Son (John 1:3; Col 1:15-17). Holy Spirit (Job:33:4, 26:13)
Indwells: Father (2 Cor 6:16). Son (Col 1:27). Holy Spirit (John 14:17)
Is Everywhere: Father (1 Kings 8:27). Son (Matt 28:20). Holy Spirit (Psalm 139:7-10)
All knowing: Father (1 John 3:20). Son (John 16:30; 21:17). Holy Spirit (1 Cor 2:10-11)
Sanctifies: Father (1 Thess 5:23). Son (Heb 2:11). Holy Spirit (1 Peter 1:2)
Life Giver: Father (Genesis 2:7). Son (John 1:3; 5:21). Holy Spirit (2 Cor 3:6,8)
Fellowship: Father (1 John 1:3). Son (1 Cor 1:9). Holy Spirit (2 Cor 13:14)
Eternal: Father (Ps 90:2). Son (Micah 5:12). Holy Spirit (Rom 8:11)
[has]A Will: Father (Luke 22:42). Son (Luke 22:42). Holy Spirit (1 Cor 12:11)
Speaks: Father (Matt 3:17). Son (Luke 5:20; 7:48). Holy Spirit. (Acts 8:29;11:12; 13:2)
Searches the heart: Father (Jer 17:10). Son (Rev 2:23). Holy Spirit (1 Cor 2:10).
and the list goes on my friend, the list goes on........
2007-07-31 08:30:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most Christians I have met, including preachers, don't know how to answer my questions regarding Trinity.
They always end up saying:
1 - Human/Body/Spirit = person, whats there to not understand.
2 - You just have to believe.
3 - This concept is beyond our understanding!!
2007-07-31 07:55:13 · answer #5 · answered by Ahmed A 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't believe the holy spirit is a person.
However, you may wish to take note of the following scripture:
"For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."
2007-07-31 07:50:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This sounds like something the JW's or Mormons would say.
2007-07-31 08:57:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
a lot of them believe in trinity,they believe they will go to heaven but unfortunately not.
2007-07-31 07:57:52 · answer #8 · answered by 0330em@jd 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Oh please, this is utter nonsense and unworthy of the 21st century mind. Trinity is mythology I agree, but so is hell.
2007-07-31 07:53:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
There is no Hell, you can believe in whatever you fancy, it does not matter one bit
2007-07-31 08:00:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋