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''Synopsis:'' The {{Infobox_Contents | topic_name = Trinity is the Christian | subtopics = [[doctrine]] describing the triune nature of God. The doctrine asserts the following: there is one and only one God; the Father is God]], [[Jesus]] the Son is God, and the [[Holy Spirit]] is God; the one God eternally exists in three distinct persons.| opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} * [[Trinity (carm)]] * {{ebd}} |}}
{{opinions}}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 the Bible, which does use the words Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
[[==='''Scriptural References To The Trinity (carm)]]'''===
{{ebd}}A number of passages in the [[Bible]] refer directly to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
The Trinity is the Christian [[doctrine]] describing the triune nature A number of [[verses also show that Jesus was God]]. The doctrine asserts 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 * [[John 1:1]] and [[John 1:14]] - {{Bible verse|John|1|1|lang=WEB}} {{Bible verse|John|1|14|lang=WEB}}* [[John 5:21]] - {{Bible verse|John|5|21|lang=WEB}}* [[John 8]]:23-24 - {{Bible verse|John|8|23|lang=WEB}} {{Bible verse|John|8|24|lang=WEB}}* [[John 8:58]] - {{Bible verse|John|8|58|lang=WEB}} ''([[Jesus]] is speaking in reference to when [[God]] told [[Moses]] to tell the Hebrews "TrinityI am has sent you" is not found in the [[Exodus 3:14]])* [[John 10:30]] - {{Bible verse|John|10|30|lang=WEB}}* [[John 10:38]] - {{Bible verse|John|10|38|lang=WEB}}* [[1 John 5:20]] - {{Bible verse|1 John|5|20|lang=WEB}}* [[Titus 2:13]] - {{Bibleverse|titus|2|13|lang=WEB}}* [[Colossians 2:9]]. It was first used in writing by - {{Bible verse|colossians|2|9|lang=WEB}}* [[Theophilus of AntiochPhilippians 2]] around 180 A.D. as a way of expressing the triune nature of the one God revealed in Scripture. The :5-6 - {{Bible verse|philippians|2|5|lang=WEB}} {{Bible does use the words Father, Son, and Holy Spirit though.verse|philippians|2|6|lang=WEB}}
===''The word trinity is derived from the [[Latin]] 'Scriptural References To The Trinity'tri-unitas''===which literal means "three unity".
Many scriptures refer directly to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.===Difficulties in Understanding===
* Mathew 28:19: "Therefore go and make disciples Throughout the history of all nations, baptizing them in the name church objections have been raised to the teaching of the Father and of Trinity, but the Son and doctrine has stood as a central feature of the Holy Spirit"orthodox Christianity despite this.
* 2 Corinthians 13The following folk story illustrates the difficulties in understanding the Trinity.: ''It has been said that when the church father [[Augustine of Hippo|Augustine]] wrote a treatise about the Trinity he encountered a little boy walking along the seaside. The boy appeared to be scooping water from the sea in a little basin at the beach and Augustine asked him what he was doing. The boy answered:13"I want to sccop the sea in my pond," to whicch Augustine responded: "The grace of You will never succeed." But the Lord Jesus Christ and boy replied: "I'm doing the love of God and same thing as you: You want to understand the fellowship mystery of the Holy Spirit be triune God with all of youyour human mind." ''
* 1 John 5:7: "For there are three that bear record in heaven, The teaching of the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. And there are three that bear witness Trinity was clearly articulated in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one[[Nicene Creed]] of [[325 AD]]." (This scripture is controversial becasue many claim it was not in the before the 16th century)
* Luke 1:35: "The angel answered and said to her, "Historically many religions have been critical of the doctrine of the Trinity. The Holy Spirit will come upon you, [[Quran]] has numerous quotations questioning and denying the power of the Most High will overshadow you; Trinity and for it is an issue that reason the holy Child shall many Muslims exploring Christianity find to be called the Son of Godbarrier."
====God The Son==== Still more bible verses support Jesus being GodRecently numerous off-shoot religions related to Christianity have formed that deny the Trinity. These includes religions such as the [[Jehovah's Witnesses]].
* John 1:1: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." together with John 1:14 "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth." {{stub}}
* John 1:18: "No one has ever seen God, but God the One and Only, who is at the Father's side, has made him known."''Trinity Analogy'''
* John 5:21: "For just as It seems that the Father raises best way to think of what the dead and gives them lifeTrinity is, even so are in the Son gives them life terms of an analogy. It should be what we already have observed to whom he is pleased to give itbe present and accepted."
* John 8:23-24: "You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not If the Trinity is to be recognized as how God Is, should there be some evidence of this conceptually and perceptually in our world. I told you that you would die today?? Creation should logically mimic its’ Creator in your sins; if you do some way, should it not believe that I am [the one I claim to be], you will indeed die in your sins." ??
* John 8:58: "'I tell you the truth', Jesus answered, 'before Abraham was born, I am" (Jesus The following is speaking accepted without question in reference to when God told Moses to tell the Hebrews "I am" has sent you" Exodus 3realm of science:14)
* John 10:30: "I '''Space''' - which is made up of height, width and the Father depth. height is Space but it is not width or depth. Width is Space but it is not height or depth. Depth is Space but it is not height or width. All three when separate, height, width and depth are oneSpace and when combined is Space."
* John 10:38: "But if I do '''Time''' - which is made up of past, present and future. Past is Time but it, even though you do is not present or future. Present is Time but it is not past or future. Future is Time but it is not believe mepast or present. All three when separate, believe the miraclespast, that you may know present and understand that the Father future is in metime, and I in the Fatherwhen combined is Time."
* John 12:41: "Isaiah said this because he saw Jesus' glory ''Matter''' - which is made up of solid, liquid and gas. Solid is Matter but it is not liquid or gas. Liquid is Matter but it is not solid or gas. Gas is Matter but it is not solid or liquid. All three when separate, solid, liquid and gas are Matter, and spoke about himwhen combined is Matter." (in refernce to Isaiah 6:1
* 1 John 5:20: "We know also that If the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who above is true. And we correct why are in him who is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. He is there so many objections to the true God conceptual and eternal life." perceptual knowledge of the Trinity?? Is it illogical??
* Titus 2When:13: while we wait for the blessed hope - the glorious appearing of our great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ."
* Colossians 2:9: "For in Christ all the fullness The Christian '''God''' – which is made up of the Deity lives in bodily form" '''Father, Son and Holy Spirit'''. Father is God but He is not Son or Holy Spirit. Son is God but He is not Father or Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit is God but He is not Son or Father. All three when separate, Father, Son and Holy Spirit is God, and when combined is '''GOD'''.
* Phillipians 2:5-6: "Your attitude should be Why is the same as that logic of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God," * Revelation 1:17-18: "When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: "Do not be afraid. I am the First and Trinity rejected when the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades." This exact same logic is seen as significant universally accepted by science when viewed with Isaiah 44:6: "This is what the LORD says - Israel's King and Redeemerreferencing space, the LORD Almighty: I am the first time and I am the last; apart from me there is no God." matter??
* [http://homepage.mac.com/byfarthersteps/Trinity.html An Unpublished Essay on the Trinity], by [[Jonathan Edwards]]
* [http://www.gospelpedlar.com/trinity.html The Bible's Teaching About The Trinity], by James Montgomery Boice
* [http://www.alliancenet.org/partner/Article_Display_Page/0,,PTID307086|CHID581342|CIID1654148,00.html God in Three Persons], Blessed Trinity, by Michael Horton
* [http://home.earthlink.net/~calltoreformation/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/revivedtotrinitarianism.pdf Revived to Trinitarianism: The Need for Evangelicals to Believe In and Live On God] (PDF), by Jim Hamilton
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The Trinity is the unique teaching of Christianity about the three-yet---one nature of God. It is one of teachings that makes Christianity unique among other religions, and although impossible to fully comprehend, the doctrine can be summarised by the following:__TOC__* There is one and only one God{{topics}}* The one God eternally exists in three distinct persons* [[The Father is God the Father]] | , [[Jesus]] | , the Son is God, and the [[Holy Spirit]]is God
* [[Matthew 28:19]] - {{Bible verse|Matthew|28|19|lang=WEB}} * [[Luke 1:35]] - {{Bible verse|Luke|1|35|lang=Main article==WEB}}
===Etymology===
==Quotes==
'''[[Justin Martyr]]'''
: "We will prove that we worship him reasonably; for we have learned that he is the Son of the true God himself, that he holds a second place, and the Spirit of prophecy a third. For this they accuse us of madness, saying that we attribute to a crucified man a place second to the unchangeable and eternal God, the Creator of all things; but they are ignorant of the mystery which lies therein" ([[First Apology]] 13:5–6 [A.D. 151]).
==Links==
* [http://trinities.org/blog trinities] A blog by a Christian philosophy professor devoted to recent and past theories about the Trinity
*[http://orthodoxwiki.org/Holy_Trinity Holy Trinity] by OrthodoxWiki
*[http://www.contenderministries.org/biblestudy/trinity.php A Comprensive Defense of the Trinity]
* [http://www.catholic.com/library/Trinity.asp Early Church Fathers on the Holy Trinity]
* [http://www.mtio.com/articles/bissar107.htm One God in Three Persons], by Dr. Bill Weinrich
* [http://www.ucg.org/booklets/WG/ Who Is God?]
* [http://biggergod.com/trinity.html Understanding The Trinity], by Matt Perman
* [http://www.theologicalstudies.org.uk/god_trinity.html php The Doctrine of the Trinity]
* [http://www.jude3.net/trinitylinkindex.htm Articles On The Trinity]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20031229035144/www.modernreformation.org/mr99/septoct/mr9905threeinone.html The Splendor of the Three-in-One God: The Necessity and Mystery of the Trinity], by R.S. Clark
* [http://www.tmch.net/theo4.htm The Being of God, The Character of God, The Trinity], by Paul D. Adams
* [http://reformedperspectives.org/newfiles/joh_frame/TH.Frame.Trinitarian_Analogies.html Trinitarian Analogies], by [[John Frame]]
* [http://www.heaven.net.nz/writings/trinity.htm The Trinity Doctrine] Heaven Net
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