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The Word Trinity is not in the Bible rebuttal |
Before you read ask yourself Bob if the words Natural Evil, and Moral
Evil are in the bible.
The word Trinity is not in the Bible
Some critics of the Trinity doctrine claim that since the word
"trinity" is not found in the Bible, it isn't true. Furthermore, some
assert that if God wanted us to believe in the Trinity He would have
stated the doctrine clearly.
First of all, it is illogical to claim that since the word
"Trinity" is not found in the Bible that its concept is not taught
therein. This kind of objection usually demonstrates a prejudice against
the teaching of the Trinity. Instead, the person should look to God's
word to see if it is taught or not.
Second, there are many biblical concepts that people believe in
that are not found in the Bible. For example, the word "bible" is not
found in the Bible, but we use it anyway. Likewise, the words
"omniscience," which means "all knowing," "omnipotence," which means
"all powerful," and "omnipresence," which means "present everywhere,"
are not found in the Bible either. But we use these words to describe
the attributes of God.
Following are other words that the Bible does not use but the
concepts are mentioned.
* Atheism is the teaching that there is no God. "The fool has said
in his heart, "There is no God" (Psalm 14:1).
*
Divinity which means divine quality or godlike character. Yet, we
speak of the godlike quality of the Lord God. See Psalm 139.
*
Incarnation which means the word (God) who became flesh. Yet,
this is definitely taught in the Bible (John 1:1,14).
*
Monotheism is the teaching that there is only one God (Isaiah
43:10; 44:8).
*
Rapture is the teaching that the Christians who are alive when
Jesus returns will be caught up to meet Him in the air (1 Thess.
4:16-18).
So, to say that the Trinity isn't true because the word isn't in
the Bible is an invalid argument. Furthermore, to say that if God
wanted us to believe in the Trinity He would have clearly taught it in
scripture, is also an invalid argument. Something does not have to be
clearly formulated in the Bible to be valid. Not all things taught in
the Bible are perfectly clear. Take a look at the book of Revelation. It
contains many things that are cryptic that must be interpreted after
examining all of the Bible. Even then, there are disagreements as to
what some things mean. Yet, we know that the truths there are true
whether or not we discover them.
Nevertheless, there are scriptures that demonstrate a Trinitarian
aspect.
* Matt. 28:18, Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,
* 2 Cor. 13:14, The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of
God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.
* Eph. 4:4-7, There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you
were called in one hope of your calling; 5one Lord, one faith, one
baptism, 6one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and
in all. 7But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure
of Christıs gift.
* Jude 20-21, "But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most
holy faith; praying in the Holy Spirit; 21keep yourselves in the love of
God, waiting anxiously for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal
life."
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CERM-Church Education Resource Ministries
http://johnw.freeshell.org/bible/
John 14:6 Jesus answered, ³I am the way and
the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father
except through me.
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| Title: Re: The Word Trinity is not in the Bible rebuttal |
22 Oct 2005 02:28:32 PM |
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In <john.doggett-7815CB.05585322102005@News-West.newsfeeds.com>, on
10/22/05
at 05:58 AM, Bible John <john.doggett@x-files.gov> said:
Before you read ask yourself Bob if the words Natural Evil, and Moral
Evil are in the bible.
The word Trinity is not in the Bible
Some critics of the Trinity doctrine claim that since the word
"trinity" is not found in the Bible, it isn't true. Furthermore, some
assert that if God wanted us to believe in the Trinity He would have
stated the doctrine clearly.
Then your gods are incapable of communicating what they want you to
believe. Are you sure you wanted to claim your guys are incompetent?
First of all, it is illogical to claim that since the word
"Trinity" is not found in the Bible that its concept is not taught
Nothing illogical about it, in spite of your claim.
therein. This kind of objection usually demonstrates a prejudice against
the teaching of the Trinity. Instead, the person should look to God's
word to see if it is taught or not.
No, it does not, what it does indicate is that a person has read the
grimorie, & finding no reason to believe any particular claim does not
follow along with the crowd.
Second, there are many biblical concepts that people believe in
that are not found in the Bible. For example, the word "bible" is not
If a biblical concept is not found in the bible, then it is not a biblical
concept. This is not normally a hard thing for the average person to
figure out.
found in the Bible, but we use it anyway. Likewise, the words
"omniscience," which means "all knowing," "omnipotence," which means
Both words are Greek in origin which should tell you something. Primarily
that the grimorie was written by Hellenized Jews or Greeks, and not by the
Jews themselves. But that would require you to understand the fact that
ancient Judea of the first century is not what you think it was.
"all powerful," and "omnipresence," which means "present everywhere,"
are not found in the Bible either. But we use these words to describe
the attributes of God.
& if you do not understand why, then why did you bother to attempt to go
to seminary & become a preacher boy?
Following are other words that the Bible does not use but the
concepts are mentioned.
* Atheism is the teaching that there is no God. "The fool has said
in his heart, "There is no God" (Psalm 14:1).
As usual, you know not what you speak, which is rather common among those
they claim to speak for their gods.
For your education:
MINI-FAQ: Psalms 14:1
"The fool has said in his heart, 'There is no God.' They are corrupt, they
have done abominable works, there is none that does good." (Psalms 14:1)
ad hominem fallacy: An argument is discounted based on attacking the
character of the person making the argument. ("He is wrong when he says
there is no God, because he is a fool.")
strawman fallacy: Arguing against a position by creating a different,
weaker, or irrelevant position and refuting that position instead of the
original. ("There is no God" misrepresents "There isn't sufficient
evidence that God exists.")
circular reasoning: The truth of the conclusion is assumed in order to
justify the premises. ("The fool says there is no God, because anyone who
says there is no God is a fool.")
begging the question: The argument creates a secondary proposition that is
related to the primary proposition, which requires a similar argument that
is missing. (The existence of God is assumed, while addressing
propositions of whether God exists.)
fallacy of inconsistency: The argument is inconsistent with other
arguments within the same context. In the Christian context, Jesus
commands against the invective in Psalms 14:1, warning that "whoever says
'You fool!' shall be liable to the hell of fire" in Matthew 5:22.
special pleading: The inappropriate attribution of emotive functions to
objects that do not have that capability. (Hearts are not capable of
"knowing" or of feeling emotions.)
redundancy: Psalm 53 is identical to Psalm 14.
this particular item has been around since approximately 1977, so you can
see you are somewhat out of date.
*
Divinity which means divine quality or godlike character. Yet, we
speak of the godlike quality of the Lord God. See Psalm 139.
*
divine (v.)
"to conjure, to guess," originally "to make out by supernatural insight,"
early 14c., from L. divinus (see divine (adj.)), which also meant
"soothsayer." Hence, divination (c.1374), from O.Fr., from L. divinationem
(nom. divinatio) "the power of foreseeing, prediction," from divinatus,
pp. of divinare, lit. "to be inspired by a god." Divining rod (or wand)
attested from 1656.
Incarnation which means the word (God) who became flesh. Yet,
this is definitely taught in the Bible (John 1:1,14).
*
incarnation
1297, "embodiment of God in the person of Christ," from O.Fr. incarnation
(12c.), from L.L. incarnationem (nom. incarnatio), "act of being made
flesh" (used by Church writers esp. of God in Christ), from L. incarnatus,
pp. of incarnare "to make flesh," from in- "in" + carno (gen. carnis)
"flesh". Since 1297 speaks for a recent inclusion of the word into the
English language. You might want to notice that the word originates from
Latin and therefore is a concept that is running well-known and old.
Monotheism is the teaching that there is only one God (Isaiah
43:10; 44:8).
*
monotheism
1660, from Gk. mono-, comb. form of monos "single, alone" + theos "a god"
(see Thea). Again, the word is old and well-known book was only included
recently in church history, 1660 or so.
Rapture is the teaching that the Christians who are alive when
Jesus returns will be caught up to meet Him in the air (1 Thess.
4:16-18).
rapture
1600, "act of carrying off," from M.Fr. rapture, from M.L. raptura
"seizure, rape, kidnapping," from L. raptus "a carrying off" (see rapt).
Originally of women and cognate with rape (v.). Sense of "spiritual
ecstasy" first recorded 1629. Again a fairly recent word from an old
concept.
Definitions complement of http://www.etymonline.com
So, to say that the Trinity isn't true because the word isn't in
Again, the concept is older than the word and it is not exclusive to
xianity in the religious sense of the word. The concept was found in the
Celtic community as well as the Hindu community prior to xianity even
being declared a myth worth following.
the Bible is an invalid argument. Furthermore, to say that if God
wanted us to believe in the Trinity He would have clearly taught it in
scripture, is also an invalid argument. Something does not have to be
clearly formulated in the Bible to be valid. Not all things taught in
It does if you claim the grimorie for your authority, not that it will
stop you from claiming otherwise.
the Bible are perfectly clear. Take a look at the book of Revelation. It
contains many things that are cryptic that must be interpreted after
examining all of the Bible. Even then, there are disagreements as to
what some things mean. Yet, we know that the truths there are true
whether or not we discover them.
Actually, according to your posting history, you haven't a clue what might
be true or false.
Nevertheless, there are scriptures that demonstrate a Trinitarian
aspect.
Yet you cannot point them out where they are unambiguous or
straightforward. Everything requires either special pleading,
interpolation, or some other manner of twisting something being said to
reflect what you want it to mean.
Snip remnant of pseudepigraphic ramblings.
walksalone who has no doubt that babbling john, not jake, possibly did
graduate from a seminary but that does not mean he learned anything.
When a religion is good, I conceive it will support itself; and when it
does not support itself, and God does not take care to support it so that
its professors are obliged to call for help of the civil power, 'tis a
sign, I apprehend, of its being a bad one.
Benjamin Franklin, letter to Richard Price, October 9, 1780
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| User: "Bible John" |
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| Title: Re: The Word Trinity is not in the Bible rebuttal |
22 Oct 2005 07:34:51 PM |
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In article <435a92e0$1$jnyxfnybar$mr2ice@127.0.0.1>,
wrote:
walksalone who has no doubt that babbling john, not jake, possibly did
graduate from a seminary but that does not mean he learned anything.
I graduated from a Christian College with a degree in Church Education
Ministries with a emphasis on bible and theology.
John
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John 14:6 Jesus answered, ³I am the way and
the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father
except through me.
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23 Oct 2005 06:02:05 AM |
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In <john.doggett-DB3C3B.17345122102005@News-West.newsfeeds.com>, on
10/22/05
at 05:34 PM, Bible John <john.doggett@x-files.gov> said:
In article <435a92e0$1$jnyxfnybar$mr2ice@127.0.0.1>,
walksalone@dastardly.dirty.deeds.done.dirt.cheap.llc wrote:
walksalone who has no doubt that babbling john, not jake, possibly did
graduate from a seminary but that does not mean he learned anything.
I graduated from a Christian College with a degree in Church Education
Ministries with a emphasis on bible and theology.
Then either you are due a refund, or they need to have their accreditation
re-examined, if they are in fact accredited by the organization that
accredits actual collages & university's & not some alternate source.
John
walksalone who has no problem admitting, such an education, as in the case
of jw, does not show in babbling john not jake's postings.
I don't mind that you think slowly but I do mind that you are publishing
faster than you think.
Wolfgang Pauli, physicist, Nobel laureate (1900-1958)
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| User: "Bible Bob" |
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22 Oct 2005 09:05:30 PM |
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On Sat, 22 Oct 2005 17:34:51 -0700, Bible John
<john.doggett@x-files.gov> wrote:
In article <435a92e0$1$jnyxfnybar$mr2ice@127.0.0.1>,
walksalone@dastardly.dirty.deeds.done.dirt.cheap.llc wrote:
walksalone who has no doubt that babbling john, not jake, possibly did
graduate from a seminary but that does not mean he learned anything.
I graduated from a Christian College with a degree in Church Education
Ministries with a emphasis on bible and theology.
John
John,
If you attach the degree with some clear tape (not duct tape) to a
roll of toilet paper; it might be of use to you some day.
Your posts prove you learned nothing worth while.
BB
http://www.biblebob.net
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| User: "Pastor Dave" |
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22 Oct 2005 03:33:01 PM |
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On Sat, 22 Oct 2005 14:28:32 -0500,
walksalone@dastardly.dirty.deeds.done.dirt.cheap.llc spake
thusly:
The word Trinity is not in the Bible
Some critics of the Trinity doctrine claim that since the word
"trinity" is not found in the Bible, it isn't true. Furthermore, some
assert that if God wanted us to believe in the Trinity He would have
stated the doctrine clearly.
Then your gods are incapable of communicating what they want you to
believe. Are you sure you wanted to claim your guys are incompetent?
Or, you are a fool, who fails to realize that man's constant
attempts to overcomplicate everything, does not equal a
lack of ability on the communicators part and that making
sure to attack God at every turn out of hatred, instead of
responding logically to a point, does not equate to a
logical response.
--
Pastor Dave
1st Century Church of Christ
It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant
To raise up the tribes of Jacob
And to restore the preserved ones of Israel;
I will also give you as a Light to the Gentiles,
That You should be My salvation to the ends of the earth.
- Israel 49:6
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| User: "Bible John" |
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22 Oct 2005 06:53:10 PM |
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In article <qb8ll19blmi19co0rmvaf3ph9eu517o1qf@4ax.com>,
Pastor Dave <1news-group-mail1@nospam-tampa-bay.rr.com> wrote:
Or, you are a fool, who fails to realize that man's constant
attempts to overcomplicate everything, does not equal a
lack of ability on the communicators part and that making
sure to attack God at every turn out of hatred, instead of
responding logically to a point, does not equate to a
logical response.
Amen!
Thanks for your input Pastor Dave.
Hope we can work our our differences and you will forgive me for my sins
against you.
John
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John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and
the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father
except through me.
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| User: "Bible Bob" |
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22 Oct 2005 09:01:17 PM |
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On Sat, 22 Oct 2005 16:53:10 -0700, Bible John
<john.doggett@x-files.gov> wrote:
In article <qb8ll19blmi19co0rmvaf3ph9eu517o1qf@4ax.com>,
Pastor Dave <1news-group-mail1@nospam-tampa-bay.rr.com> wrote:
Or, you are a fool, who fails to realize that man's constant
attempts to overcomplicate everything, does not equal a
lack of ability on the communicators part and that making
sure to attack God at every turn out of hatred, instead of
responding logically to a point, does not equate to a
logical response.
Amen!
Thanks for your input Pastor Dave.
Hope we can work our our differences and you will forgive me for my sins
against you.
John
Is that a vaccum cleaner on high speed I hear; or John sucking up
again.
BB
http://www.biblebob.net
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| User: "Bible Bob" |
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22 Oct 2005 08:36:10 PM |
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On Sat, 22 Oct 2005 05:58:53 -0700, Bible John
<john.doggett@x-files.gov> wrote:
Before you read ask yourself Bob if the words Natural Evil, and Moral
Evil are in the bible.
The word Trinity is not in the Bible
Some critics of the Trinity doctrine claim that since the word
"trinity" is not found in the Bible, it isn't true. Furthermore, some
assert that if God wanted us to believe in the Trinity He would have
stated the doctrine clearly.
You should rephrase your sentence so that it more accurately states.
Sincere men and women who love God with all their hearts, mind, souls,
and strength search the scriptures daily and have learned from their
studies that the idolatrous doctrine of the trinity is unholy and the
work of Satan working through false teachers.
Also, some of these wonderful children of God point out that God gave
us all things that pertain to life and godliness in his word of truth
and the false idolatrous doctrine of the trinity is not in the word of
truth and could therefore not be a part of life or godliness. In
fact, it leads to death and destruction because it is idolatry and it
denies the works and accomplishments of both God and Jesus Christ.
First of all, it is illogical to claim that since the word Trinity" is
not found in the Bible that its concept is not taught therein.
False. Your logic is illogical. It is LOGICAL to assume something is
not Biblical if it is not in the Bible. Especially, since the
idolatrous doctrine was not practiced by the first century church and
was not put into practice until the fourth century.
This kind of objection usually demonstrates a prejudice against the
teaching of the Trinity.
No objection was offered. There is not a statement in the Bible that
attests to the existence of a trinity. Since it is not spoken of it
can not be objected to. The prejudice is that of bigoted idolators
who call themselves trinitarians and who mouth the words of Satan the
Accuser who they worship by their obedience to him when they say that
those who do not adhere to the false doctrines of the trinity are not
saved.
Instead, the person should look to God's word to see if it is taught
or not.
There is no instead for the righteous. It is the unrighteous
idolators who are too lazy to read the Bible and who worship the words
and works of men who are the "insteaders". Anything for them but God
and truth.
Second, there are many biblical concepts that people believe in that
are not found in the Bible. For example, the word "bible" is not found
in the Bible, but we use it anyway.
Analogies are fallacies of logic used by those who have no evidence
from the Bible to support their claim. For example, the word Bible
appears 13 times in 12 verses in the New Testament. The KJV uses
"book" from the Greek "biblos" from where we get the word "Bible".
So, God does refer to portions of His word as "biblos"; Bible.
Likewise, the words "omniscience," which means "all knowing,"
"omnipotence," which means "all powerful," and "omnipresence," which
means "present everywhere," are not found in the Bible either. But we
use these words to describe the attributes of God.
And wrongly do so when you do it. Those words are not what God says
about Himself and they are not true to fact. The word says that there
are things that God can not do and the Bible does not say that God is
present everywhere in all times at the same time.
Following are other words that the Bible does not use but the
concepts are mentioned.
* Atheism is the teaching that there is no God. "The fool has said
in his heart, "There is no God" (Psalm 14:1).
*
Divinity which means divine quality or godlike character. Yet, we
speak of the godlike quality of the Lord God. See Psalm 139.
Talk about unsound logic. You try to justify sin via rationalization.
Adam did it. Eve did it. And look where it got them.
You do not even know what the divine nature is.
*
Incarnation which means the word (God) who became flesh. Yet,
this is definitely taught in the Bible (John 1:1,14).
*
That is a lie. John 1:13 and 14 do not teach that. The word "God"
and the word "Jesus" are not used in verse 14 where the word "word" is
used via Metaphor to refer to the will of God from verse 13.
Monotheism is the teaching that there is only one God (Isaiah
43:10; 44:8).
One God sounds smarter because God said it that way. Men alweays
screw things up don't they.
*
Rapture is the teaching that the Christians who are alive when
Jesus returns will be caught up to meet Him in the air (1 Thess.
4:16-18).
Hey! You got one right. Rapture is a senses thing. The Parousia or
Coming is more accurate.
So, to say that the Trinity isn't true because the word isn't in
the Bible is an invalid argument.
False. It is a very valid arguement as you just proved by your false
logic.
Furthermore, to say that if God
wanted us to believe in the Trinity He would have clearly taught it in
scripture, is also an invalid argument.
False. Guess what! God put what he wanted us to know in the word.
That's why it says:
2 Peter 1:3 KJV
According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that
[pertain] unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that
hath called us to glory and virtue:
The false idolatrous doctrine mouthed by Satan's minions is not in the
Bible because it does not pertain to life and godliness because it
brings death and destruction and is anti-God.
Something does not have to be clearly formulated in the Bible to be
valid.
Prove it from the Bible; not false logic.
Not all things taught in the Bible are perfectly clear.
To those who can't read the word of truth the way God teaches us to.
Take a look at the book of Revelation.
Easy to read book that allows us to know what God wants us to know as
he reveals the meanings to us.
It contains many things that are cryptic that must be interpreted
after examining all of the Bible.
False. You are contradicting 2 Pet 1:20,21
Even then, there are disagreements as to what some things mean.
Beause people do not submit themselves to God. There are those who
are hateful and arrogant (like you) who can't get along because they
are sold out to idolatry.
Yet, we know that the truths there are true whether or not we discover
them.
That is a logical fallacy.
Nevertheless, there are scriptures that demonstrate a Trinitarian
aspect.
That's not true as I showed you above. Why do you waste people's time
quoting the same wrong stuff twice. Cults use repetition to brainwash
people. Is that what you are trying to do?
* Matt. 28:18, Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,
* 2 Cor. 13:14, The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of
God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.
* Eph. 4:4-7, There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you
were called in one hope of your calling; 5one Lord, one faith, one
baptism, 6one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and
in all. 7But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure
of Christıs gift.
* Jude 20-21, "But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most
holy faith; praying in the Holy Spirit; 21keep yourselves in the love of
God, waiting anxiously for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal
life."
BJ, learn how to read the Bible. Foresake Satan, repent and worship
the One True God and His Son.
BB
http://www.biblebob.net
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| User: "Bill" |
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23 Oct 2005 02:18:08 PM |
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The "Trinity" of god was invented by the papacy in 300 AD.
"Bible John" <john.doggett@x-files.gov> wrote in message
news:john.doggett-7815CB.05585322102005@News-West.newsfeeds.com...
Before you read ask yourself Bob if the words Natural Evil, and Moral
Evil are in the bible.
The word Trinity is not in the Bible
Some critics of the Trinity doctrine claim that since the word
"trinity" is not found in the Bible, it isn't true. Furthermore, some
assert that if God wanted us to believe in the Trinity He would have
stated the doctrine clearly.
First of all, it is illogical to claim that since the word
"Trinity" is not found in the Bible that its concept is not taught
therein. This kind of objection usually demonstrates a prejudice against
the teaching of the Trinity. Instead, the person should look to God's
word to see if it is taught or not.
Second, there are many biblical concepts that people believe in
that are not found in the Bible. For example, the word "bible" is not
found in the Bible, but we use it anyway. Likewise, the words
"omniscience," which means "all knowing," "omnipotence," which means
"all powerful," and "omnipresence," which means "present everywhere,"
are not found in the Bible either. But we use these words to describe
the attributes of God.
Following are other words that the Bible does not use but the
concepts are mentioned.
* Atheism is the teaching that there is no God. "The fool has said
in his heart, "There is no God" (Psalm 14:1).
*
Divinity which means divine quality or godlike character. Yet, we
speak of the godlike quality of the Lord God. See Psalm 139.
*
Incarnation which means the word (God) who became flesh. Yet,
this is definitely taught in the Bible (John 1:1,14).
*
Monotheism is the teaching that there is only one God (Isaiah
43:10; 44:8).
*
Rapture is the teaching that the Christians who are alive when
Jesus returns will be caught up to meet Him in the air (1 Thess.
4:16-18).
So, to say that the Trinity isn't true because the word isn't in
the Bible is an invalid argument. Furthermore, to say that if God
wanted us to believe in the Trinity He would have clearly taught it in
scripture, is also an invalid argument. Something does not have to be
clearly formulated in the Bible to be valid. Not all things taught in
the Bible are perfectly clear. Take a look at the book of Revelation. It
contains many things that are cryptic that must be interpreted after
examining all of the Bible. Even then, there are disagreements as to
what some things mean. Yet, we know that the truths there are true
whether or not we discover them.
Nevertheless, there are scriptures that demonstrate a Trinitarian
aspect.
* Matt. 28:18, Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,
* 2 Cor. 13:14, The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of
God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.
* Eph. 4:4-7, There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you
were called in one hope of your calling; 5one Lord, one faith, one
baptism, 6one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and
in all. 7But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure
of Christıs gift.
* Jude 20-21, "But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most
holy faith; praying in the Holy Spirit; 21keep yourselves in the love of
God, waiting anxiously for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal
life."
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