If the Trinity is a god of love then what do you consider the God of the Old Testament is ?

Answer 1

Angry dad from the simpsons?

Answer 2

2 Timothy 3:16,17 states: "All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work." So God has inspired and influenced the entire Bible. Also 1 John 4:8 states "He that does not love has not come to know God, because God is love."

THE TRUTH ABOUT THE FATHER, THE SON, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT:

PEOPLE who believe the Trinity teaching say that God consists of three persons—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Each of these three persons is said to be equal to the others, almighty, and without beginning. According to the Trinity doctrine, therefore, the Father is God, the Son is God, and the Holy Spirit is God, yet there is only one God.

Many who believe the Trinity admit that they are not able to explain this teaching. Still, they may feel that it is taught in the Bible. It is worth noting that the word “Trinity” never occurs in the Bible. But is the idea of a Trinity found there? To answer this question, let us look at a scripture that supporters often cite to uphold the Trinity.

“THE WORD WAS GOD”

John 1:1 states: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (King James Version) Later in the same chapter, the apostle John clearly shows that “the Word” is Jesus. (John 1:14) Since the Word is called God, however, some conclude that the Son and the Father must be part of the same God.

Bear in mind that this part of the Bible was originally written in Greek. Later, translators rendered the Greek text into other languages. A number of Bible translators, though, did not use the phrase “the Word was God.” Why not? Based on their knowledge of Biblical Greek, those translators concluded that the phrase “the Word was God” should be translated differently. How? Here are a few examples: “The Logos [Word] was divine.” (A New Translation of the Bible) “The Word was a god.” (The New Testament in an Improved Version) “The Word was with God and shared his nature.” (The Translator’s New Testament) According to these translations, the Word is not God himself. Instead, because of his high position among Jehovah’s creatures, the Word is referred to as “a god.” Here the term “god” means “mighty one.”

GET MORE FACTS

Most people do not know Biblical Greek. So how can you know what the apostle John really meant? Think of this example: A schoolteacher explains a subject to his students. Afterward, the students differ on how to understand the explanation. How can the students resolve the matter? They could ask the teacher for more information. No doubt, learning additional facts would help them to understand the subject better. Similarly, to grasp the meaning of John 1:1, you can look in the Gospel of John for more information on Jesus’ position. Learning additional facts on this subject will help you to draw the right conclusion.

For instance, consider what John further writes in chapter 1, verse 18: “No man has seen [Almighty] God at any time.” However, humans have seen Jesus, the Son, for John says: “The Word [Jesus] was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory.” (John 1:14, KJ) How, then, could the Son be part of Almighty God? John also states that the Word was “with God.” But how can an individual be with someone and at the same time be that person? Moreover, as recorded at John 17:3, Jesus makes a clear distinction between himself and his heavenly Father. He calls his Father “the only true God.” And toward the end of his Gospel, John sums up matters by saying: “These have been written down that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ the Son of God.” (John 20:31) Notice that Jesus is called, not God, but the Son of God. This additional information provided in the Gospel of John shows how John 1:1 should be understood. Jesus, the Word, is “a god” in the sense that he has a high position but is not the same as Almighty God.

CONFIRM THE FACTS

Think again about the example of the schoolteacher and the students. Imagine that some still have doubts, even after listening to the teacher’s additional explanation. What could they do? They could turn to another teacher for further information on the same subject. If the second teacher confirms the explanation of the first one, the doubts of most students may be put to rest. Similarly, if you are not sure what the Bible writer John was really saying about the relationship between Jesus and Almighty God, you could turn to another Bible writer for further information. Consider what was written by Matthew, for example. Regarding the end of this system of things, he quotes Jesus as saying: “Concerning that day and hour nobody knows, neither the angels of the heavens nor the Son, but only the Father.” (Matthew 24:36) How do these words confirm that Jesus is not Almighty God?

Jesus says that the Father knows more than the Son does. If Jesus were part of Almighty God, however, he would know the same facts as his Father. So, then, the Son and the Father cannot be equal. Yet, some will say: ‘Jesus had two natures. Here he speaks as a man.’ But even if that were so, what about the holy spirit? If it is part of the same God as the Father, why does Jesus not say that it knows what the Father knows?

As you continue your Bible studies, you will become familiar with many more Bible passages that have a bearing on this subject. They confirm the truth about the Father, the Son, and the holy spirit.—Psalm 90:2; Acts 7:55; Colossians 1:15.

Answer 3

God is a God of love. He tried to love the people of the Old Testament also. But just as today, there are some that just simply refuse Him. People should read the whole and full story, instead of bits and pieces, like satan wants. When they just read bits and pieces, they get the wrong idea, and message, and the devil is happy about that. It was the evil, filthy, wicked people that caused Gods wrath upon them.

Answer 4

The God of the Old Testament is very fickle and down right funny. I personally believe had I been a Jew born in the ancient Middle-east, I would have not been so educated as I am now, but I would have not chosen to follow God. I would believe in God due to the ever-popular filial piety, but I would not follow him, because a God such as the one described in the Old Testament, that is a vengeful, misguiding tyrant whose temperament is similar to a spoiled six-year old, would not be worthy of my worship.

Now, I am an Atheist, as in I just don't believe that there is such thing as God, but I have read the bible cover-to-cover, and I know my Old Testament facts.

From a literary standpoint, God is a character in the Old Testament who interacts with his people and is a real jerk to them. He's an all knowing tyrant impossible to please. In the New Testament, God is not a character, but a reference tool used by Jesus, the main character of the New Testament, to prove that he is of divine origin.

Answer 5

The "Trinity" that you talk about is separating God where He shouldn't be separated. The only split in God is the Spirit and the Christ. As for the God in the Old Testament, you are trying to blame God for Israels actions. Yes, God did have some pretty hard hearted rules out there, but those were "toned down" with the coming of Jesus. If you notice, Jesus said it perfectly:
Mat 19:7 They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away
Mat 19:8 He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.
Mat 19:9 And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery.
Jesus is changing the laws of God because God is changing the people who obey Him. Don't try to trap God in Israels sin. Those laws were for Israels bitterness, not God's.

Answer 6

Has anyone ever wondered why Jesus never mentioned it in his teachings. Or why it is strictly a catholic statement, and exists only in their bible.
There is and always has been just one creator, and with Jesus as his tool he created everything else.
Even the bible says Jesus was with God during the creation. It is also understood that God's Holy spirit is his active force.

Answer 7

Trinity is not a god.

It is a false concept that is not supported by the Bible. It requires Jesus to BE God, Be a part of God, when in fact Jesus himself denies this.
Jesus always stated that we must pray to God, and always through him, Jesus, as the channel. Jesus and no one else.

(John 14:6) Jesus said to him: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

The REAL Trinity is Clint Eastwood
With a sixgun...

Answer 8

...who has been teaching you ? The Trinity is a contemporary word... The God of the Tanakh and the B'rit Hashah are "One"... Please, read the Scriptures...
El Shaddi, Elohim and the Ruach Ha Kodesh...YHVH = God.
(like "water", "ice" and "steam"...all the exact same substance)

Answer 9

The same as any man-made god, a load of rubbish that weak people need to hold on to because they cannot stand up for themselves.

Answer 10

The God of the Old Testament was fully revealed in the person of Jesus Christ. Please understand that revelations in the Old Testament are incomplete and temporary.

Answer 11

a blood hungry nut of hate and death....Christianity makes no sense what so ever....they believe in a god that needs blood to wash sins....sick!