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The Trinity is the Christian [[doctrine]] describing unique teaching of Christianity about the triune three-yet-one nature of [[God]]. It is one of teachings that makes Christianity unique among other religions, and although impossible to fully comprehend, which asserts the doctrine can be summarised by the following:
* There is one and only one God
* The one God eternally exists in three distinct persons
* The Father is God, [[Jesus]], the Son is God, and the [[Holy Spirit]] are God
The word "Trinity" is not found in the [[Bible]]. It was first used in writing by [[Theophilus of Antioch]] around 180 A.D. as a way of expressing the triune (three-yet-one) nature of the one God that is revealed in Scripture. The the Bible , which does use the words Father, Son, and Holy Spirit though.
==='''Scriptural References To The Trinity'''===
* [[Colossians 2:9]] - {{web_verse|colossians|2|9}}
* [[Philippians 2]]:5-6 - {{web_verse|philippians|2|5}} {{web_verse|philippians|2|6}}
===Difficulties in Understanding===
Throughout the history of the church objections have been raised to the teaching of the Trinity, but the doctrine has stood as a central feature of orthodox Christianity despite this.
The teaching of the Trinity was clearly articulated in the [[Nicene Creed]] of [[325 AD]].
Historically many religions have been critical of the doctrine of the Trinity. The [[Quran]] has numerous quotations questioning and denying the Trinity and it is an issue that many Muslims exploring Christianity find to be barrier.
Recently numerous off-shoot religions related to Christianity have formed that deny the Trinity. These includes religions such as the [[Jehovah's Witnesses]].
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