Yup. God the Father, the Creator of the world. God the Son the Redeemer of man. God the Holy Spirit, the Sanctifier of the just. Three Persons in One God. very simple. Believe first in order to see.
2007-09-13 16:37:52
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answer #1
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answered by Avalon99 3
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You can't get concrete evidence, a misleading answer is that the bible only hints at a trinity.
Please note this references:
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.
(Romans 15:3-6) . . .” 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.
If a person try to use a scripture to prove the trinity, they are either misquoting the verse, or taking it out of context.
example:
John 10:30 -36.
The Father and I are one (What?).
Context, Context, Context:
One what? The Greek word ‘one’ literally means ‘one thing’ or ‘in unity’
vs 25 Jesus tells us about the works he and the Father are doing.
vs 29 Jesus tells us that “What the Father has GIVEN ME (works to do) is greater than all other things”
vs 30 the Father and Jesus are united, one.
(spirit in the context, is the motivating / united spirit individuals share,
example: The students had great school “spirit”)
vs 32 Which works are you stoning me for?
vs 33 – 35 Jesus tells us he is equal to the human gods of Ps 82:6.
vs 36 Jesus identifies himself not as his Father but as his Father’s Son (John 8:42-45),
Jesus is the Son, not part of the Son, Jesus is the Christ, not part of the Christ.
vs 37 believe the works.
The context to John 10:30 shows: I and my Father are one (united in works).
This agrees with John 17:11, 20 – 22;
Do you realize that to believe that Jesus or the Christ or the Son (Col 1:13-15) is more than an image of God is to be blinded by Satan?
If we believe that Jesus or the Son is more than an image we are an unbeliever.
2 Cor 4: 4 among whom the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is the image of God, might not shine through.
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2007-09-06 05:46:03
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answered by TeeM 7
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In Matthew 28:19, Jesus instructs the apostles: "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." He instructs his disciples to baptize in the Trinity who is the one God.
The gospels speak of Jesus talking to his Father (e.g., John 17), or declaring he is going to be with the Father (John 14:12, 28, 16:10) He said he would send the Holy Spirit while the Father and Son remain in heaven (John 14:16-17). From this evidence, it is clear that the three persons of the Trinity are distinct persons, yet all one God.
St. Paul certainly recognized the Trinity (II Cor 13:14): "May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all."
Cheers,
Bruce
2007-09-13 10:53:47
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answered by Bruce 7
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If we think that Jesus Christ believed and taught that he was equal to God, something else is rather puzzling: Why do we not read in the “New Testament” about the effects that would necessarily have resulted from such a teaching? What effects?
First, consider how such a teaching would have affected Jesus’ disciples. In the beginning, they must have considered Jesus to be a mere man. (Compare Mark 6:3.) Then, at some point, Jesus supposedly revealed to them that he was God himself. How would they have reacted? How would you react if you suddenly found yourself standing next to God?
The Trinity was later received by tradition, though not taught in Scripture,’ some may argue. Yet, how does this harmonize with Paul’s words at Galatians 1:8: “But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to that which we preached to you, let him be accursed”?
So My FINAL answer is NO..
2007-09-05 17:52:53
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answered by conundrum 7
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The best I can do is tell you what I believe and why. I believe that God is the Father. Jesus is the Son. The Holy Ghost the third of the Trinity. Let me try to explain. in Genesis it says that they made man in "their" image. That implies more than one. When Jesus was Baptized the Dove(the Spirit of God ) came down and God said "This is My Son in Whom I am well pleased." again implying separate entities. When Jesus was speaking to the Disciples He said"I am going to My Father but I send you a Comforter." also implying another separate. Jesus sits at the right hand of the Father. God is the only one that knows the day and hour of Jesus' return. Jesus is at the ready for the time God tells Him. Implying again separate. The Comforter(the Holy Ghost) is here with us in us. The three are of the same spirit. To me that means that They all have the same Goals the same Love for us the same hope for us and to put it in terms our daughter could understand her dad likened it to her having her fathers blood in her so actually she is a part of the parent. Hope it helps.
2007-09-13 03:55:52
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answered by Rev.Leal 2
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yes i do i am catholic. there are things in faith that are what you believe and that is a mistery. this is a mistrey. there are the father the son and holy spirt. these are the three persons in God. He is all to everyone. He is the Father from heaven and the son he was diying ont he cross and he can hae you full of the grace. these are things if you believe are what is mysteries and you must either believe or not i tend to believe this and i know and relzie there has to be someone above you and whom made all this world. look arond you and see its beatufifyl the person had to be all loving and giving and hhes 3 person in one God.
2007-09-13 14:30:24
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answered by Tsunami 7
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Or the three faces (trinity) of the goddess: maiden, mother, crone. This trinity existed LONG before the christian trinity came to be. In fact, their trinity was probably based on this one, since what the christian church couldn't force people to accept, it absorbed into its beliefs. Ex: Christmas is during Yule. Jesus was born when the shepherds were in the fields watching their flocks--according to their bible--and the only time they were doing that was in spring when the ewes were lambing.
2007-09-05 19:18:52
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answered by aisha 5
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There is no concrete evidence one way or the other in the Bible. (There are actually good arguments for both sides, the non-trinitarians coming out on top, I believe.) That is why for the past 2,000 years Christians have been debating this.
If GOD wanted it to be clear He would have made it clear in the Bible. So just relax and continue your own personal study of it (including the history of the doctrine) for your own fun and pleasure.
2007-09-05 17:01:01
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answered by Anonymous
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It's not confusing. Consider yourself: Are you only a man? No, you have many different roles in your life. You are a son among other things. That is all the trinity represents: the three roles of God.
Yes, I do believe in the Divine Trinity.
2007-09-13 11:44:06
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answered by ϑennaß 7
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Father ,His Son, and the Holy Spirit which is His presence upon this earth...
1+1+1= 1 Father Son and the Holy Ghost <><
2007-09-09 20:07:20
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answered by ? 4
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