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THE ORIGIN of

THE ORIGIN of

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The God of The Bible Is One- Not Three

The God of The Bible Is One- Not Three

Click to edit Master title style Colossians 2:8(NASB)

8 See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception,

according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world,

rather than according to Christ.

Colossians 2:8(NASB)

8 See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception,

according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world,

rather than according to Christ.

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THE DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY IS NOT FOUND IN THE BIBLE

THE DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY IS NOT FOUND IN THE BIBLE

The Illustrated Bible Dictionary records: "The word Trinity is not

found in the Bible. . . It did not find a place formally in the theology of the

church till the 4th century."

The Illustrated Bible Dictionary records: "The word Trinity is not

found in the Bible. . . It did not find a place formally in the theology of the

church till the 4th century."

Click to edit Master title styleWhat Noted Trinitarian Scholars Have

Said Concerning The Doctrine of the Trinity

What Noted Trinitarian Scholars Have Said Concerning

The Doctrine of the Trinity

Trinitarian Millard J. Erickson - (Research Professor of Theology at S.W. Baptist Theological Seminary

(Southern Baptist) in his book on the Trinity, "God In Three Persons"):

Trinitarian Millard J. Erickson - (Research Professor of Theology at S.W. Baptist Theological Seminary

(Southern Baptist) in his book on the Trinity, "God In Three Persons"):

"This doctrine in many ways presents strange paradoxes...It was the very

first doctrine dealt with systematically by the church, yet is still one of the most misunderstood and disputed

doctrines. Further, it is not clearly or explicitly taught anywhere in

Scripture, yet it is widely regarded as a central doctrine, indispensable to the

Christian faith" (p. 11-12).

"This doctrine in many ways presents strange paradoxes...It was the very

first doctrine dealt with systematically by the church, yet is still one of the most misunderstood and disputed

doctrines. Further, it is not clearly or explicitly taught anywhere in

Scripture, yet it is widely regarded as a central doctrine, indispensable to the

Christian faith" (p. 11-12).

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(Trinitarian scholar, in his best selling book, "Christian Doctrine"):

Professor Shirley C. Guthrie, Jr. - (Trinitarian scholar, in his best selling

book, "Christian Doctrine"):

" The Bible does not teach the doctrine of the Trinity . Neither the word "trinity" itself nor such language

as 'one-in-three,' 'three-in-one,' one 'essence' (or "substance"), and three 'persons' is biblical language. The

language of the doctrine is the language of the ancient church taken from

classical Greek philosophy " (p. 76-77).

" The Bible does not teach the doctrine of the Trinity . Neither the word "trinity" itself nor such language

as 'one-in-three,' 'three-in-one,' one 'essence' (or "substance"), and three 'persons' is biblical language. The

language of the doctrine is the language of the ancient church taken from

classical Greek philosophy " (p. 76-77).

Click to edit Master title styleTrinitarians Roger Olson and

Christopher Hall - (In their book, "The Trinity"):

Trinitarians Roger Olson and Christopher Hall - (In their book, "The

Trinity"):

"It is understandable that the importance placed on this doctrine is

perplexing to many lay Christians and students. Nowhere is it clearly and unequivocally stated in Scripture.

"It is understandable that the importance placed on this doctrine is

perplexing to many lay Christians and students. Nowhere is it clearly and unequivocally stated in Scripture.

"The doctrine of the Trinity developed gradually after the

completion of the N.T. in the heat of controversy. The full-blown doctrine of the Trinity was spelled out in the

fourth century at two great ecumenical councils: Nicea (325

A.D.) and Constantinople (381 A.D.)" (p. 1-2) .

"The doctrine of the Trinity developed gradually after the

completion of the N.T. in the heat of controversy. The full-blown doctrine of the Trinity was spelled out in the

fourth century at two great ecumenical councils: Nicea (325

A.D.) and Constantinople (381 A.D.)" (p. 1-2) .

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How Ancient Trinitarian Gods Influenced Adoption of the Trinity

How Ancient Trinitarian Gods Influenced Adoption of the Trinity

Many who believe in the Trinity are surprised, perhaps shocked, to learn

that the idea of divine beings existing as trinities or triads long predated

Christianity. Yet, as we will see, the evidence is abundantly documented.

Many who believe in the Trinity are surprised, perhaps shocked, to learn

that the idea of divine beings existing as trinities or triads long predated

Christianity. Yet, as we will see, the evidence is abundantly documented.

Marie Sinclair, Countess of Caithness, in her 1876 book Old

Truths in a New Light, states: "It is generally, although erroneously, supposed that the doctrine of the

Trinity is of Christian origin.

Marie Sinclair, Countess of Caithness, in her 1876 book Old

Truths in a New Light, states: "It is generally, although erroneously, supposed that the doctrine of the

Trinity is of Christian origin.

Nearly every nation of antiquity possessed a similar doctrine. [The

early Catholic theologian] St. Jerome testifies unequivocally, 'All the ancient nations believed in the

Trinity'" (p. 382).

Nearly every nation of antiquity possessed a similar doctrine. [The

early Catholic theologian] St. Jerome testifies unequivocally, 'All the ancient nations believed in the

Trinity'" (p. 382).

SumeriaSumeria

"The universe was divided into three regions each of which became the

domain of a god. Anu's share was the sky. The earth was given to Enlil. Ea

became the ruler of the waters. Together they constituted the triad of

the Great Gods" ( The Larousse Encyclopedia of Mythology, 1994,

pp. 54-55)

"The universe was divided into three regions each of which became the

domain of a god. Anu's share was the sky. The earth was given to Enlil. Ea

became the ruler of the waters. Together they constituted the triad of

the Great Gods" ( The Larousse Encyclopedia of Mythology, 1994,

pp. 54-55)

BabyloniaBabylonia

"The ancient Babylonians recognised the doctrine of a trinity, or three

persons in one god— as appears from a composite god with three heads

forming part of their mythology, and the use of the equilateral triangle, also, as an emblem of such trinity in unity" (Thomas Dennis Rock, The Mystical Woman and the Cities of the Nations,

1867, pp. 22-23).

"The ancient Babylonians recognised the doctrine of a trinity, or three

persons in one god— as appears from a composite god with three heads

forming part of their mythology, and the use of the equilateral triangle, also, as an emblem of such trinity in unity" (Thomas Dennis Rock, The Mystical Woman and the Cities of the Nations,

1867, pp. 22-23).

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