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IntroductionIntroduction

The goal is not to prove or disprove the TrinityThe goal is not to prove or disprove the Trinity

model but to simply examine scripture andmodel but to simply examine scripture andadopt what is taught, nothing more or less.adopt what is taught, nothing more or less.

This is often considered one of the mostThis is often considered one of the mostcomplex topics in all of scripture, but it reallycomplex topics in all of scripture, but it really

does not have to be.does not have to be.

Hopefully at minimum we not only appreciateHopefully at minimum we not only appreciatethis subject more, but also gain betterthis subject more, but also gain better

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What we might find is that some aspects of theWhat we might find is that some aspects of the

Trinity model pass the scripture test, where asTrinity model pass the scripture test, where asother aspects of the Trinity model (as definedother aspects of the Trinity model (as defined

today) could use improvement.today) could use improvement.


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Is believing the Trinity doctrine a salvationIs believing the Trinity doctrine a salvation

issue?issue?

NoNo, regardless if one does or does not believe, regardless if one does or does not believe

regarding the Trinity, it has no eternal impact.regarding the Trinity, it has no eternal impact. Many incorrectly force the matter into aMany incorrectly force the matter into a

salvational issue or a matter to divide over.salvational issue or a matter to divide over.

Some teach that it is nearly the most importantSome teach that it is nearly the most importantdoctrine of the Christian faithdoctrine of the Christian faith

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This presentation is only intended to bringThis presentation is only intended to bring

structure and efficiency to a topic that isstructure and efficiency to a topic that ismassive in scopemassive in scope

If something said does not seem right, letIf something said does not seem right, letssstop and discuss (it very well might not bestop and discuss (it very well might not beright!)right!)

The presentation will be available in theThe presentation will be available in the

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Why Discuss It?Why Discuss It?

Many in mainstream Christianity limit theirMany in mainstream Christianity limit their

understanding of Godunderstanding of Gods nature by subscribing to as nature by subscribing to astrict understanding of the Trinity model.strict understanding of the Trinity model.

Hebrew RootsHebrew Roots is often accused of attacking or notis often accused of attacking or not

believing the Trinity which frankly, scares somebelieving the Trinity which frankly, scares some

people.people.

There is benefit to removing the confusionThere is benefit to removing the confusion

surrounding this topic.surrounding this topic.

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Defining the Trinity DoctrineDefining the Trinity Doctrine

The doctrine of the Trinity is often simplyThe doctrine of the Trinity is often simply

defined in the following terms:defined in the following terms: "The holy"The holytrinity is one supreme being existing in threetrinity is one supreme being existing in three

persons, all equal in rank and in eternity andpersons, all equal in rank and in eternity and

having the same substance, all united in onehaving the same substance, all united in one

Godhead."Godhead."

If you do not understand this, then it is aIf you do not understand this, then it is a

mystery.mystery.


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Defining the Trinity DoctrineDefining the Trinity Doctrine

TheThe TrinityTrinity is the Christian doctrine that deals withis the Christian doctrine that deals with

and describes the nature of God. The doctrine assertsand describes the nature of God. The doctrine assertsthe following:the following:

There is one and only one God.There is one and only one God.

God eternally exists inGod eternally exists in three distinct persons.three distinct persons. The Father is God, the Son isThe Father is God, the Son is

God, and the Holy Spirit is God.God, and the Holy Spirit is God.

The Father is not the Son,The Father is not the Son,the Son is not the Father,the Son is not the Father,the Father is not the Spirit, etc.the Father is not the Spirit, etc.

*http://www.theopedia.com/Trinity*http://www.theopedia.com/Trinity??


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Defining aDefining a PersonPerson

""By 'person' we mean one who has his ownBy 'person' we mean one who has his own

identity or individuality as a rational being,identity or individuality as a rational being,conscious of his own existenceconscious of his own existence." In other." In otherwords, a person is a particular being withwords, a person is a particular being with

generally one center of consciousness. In thegenerally one center of consciousness. In theBeing of God there areBeing of God there are three Centers ofthree Centers ofconsciousnessconsciousness. A person is unique among. A person is unique among

beings in havingbeings in having capacities to reason andcapacities to reason andexercise the will.exercise the will.

http://www.theopedia.com/Personhttp://www.theopedia.com/Person


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DiscussingDiscussing PersonsPersons

On the surface,On the surface, 3 persons in 1 Person3 persons in 1 Person seems toseems to

create a logical paradoxcreate a logical paradox

PersonsPersons

is actually a poor translation of theis actually a poor translation of the

original doctrine in Latin that more accuratelyoriginal doctrine in Latin that more accurately

uses the understanding ofuses the understanding ofessenceessence

ThusThus 3 Persons in 1 essence3 Persons in 1 essence is more accurateis more accurate


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OriginsOrigins Where did the term and concept of Trinity originate?Where did the term and concept of Trinity originate?

Jay P. GreenJay P. Greenss Classic Bible DictionaryClassic Bible Dictionary says aboutsays aboutthe word trinity, "This is not itself a Biblical term, butthe word trinity, "This is not itself a Biblical term, butwas a term coined by Tertullian to refer to this wholewas a term coined by Tertullian to refer to this whole

concept under one word" (p. 483). Theconcept under one word" (p. 483). The Cyclopedia ofCyclopedia ofBiblical, Theological, and Ecclesiastical LiteratureBiblical, Theological, and Ecclesiastical Literaturesays forthrightly, "Respecting the manner in whichsays forthrightly, "Respecting the manner in whichthe Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit make onethe Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit make one

God, the Scripture teaches nothing, since the subjectGod, the Scripture teaches nothing, since the subjectis of such a nature as not to admit of its beingis of such a nature as not to admit of its beingexplained to us" ("Trinity," p. 553).explained to us" ("Trinity," p. 553).


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OriginsOrigins Trinitarians Roger Olson and Christopher Hall say of theTrinitarians Roger Olson and Christopher Hall say of the

doctrine in their book,doctrine in their book, "The Trinity:""The Trinity:"

"It is understandable that the importance placed on this"It is understandable that the importance placed on thisdoctrine is perplexing to many lay Christians and studentsdoctrine is perplexing to many lay Christians and students..

Nowhere is it clearly and unequivocally stated inNowhere is it clearly and unequivocally stated inScripture.Scripture. How can it be so important if it is not explicitlyHow can it be so important if it is not explicitlystated in Scripture?" (p. 1). "The doctrine of the Trinitystated in Scripture?" (p. 1). "The doctrine of the Trinitydeveloped graduallydeveloped gradually after the completion of the N.T.after the completion of the N.T. in thein the

heat of controversy. Theheat of controversy. The fullfull--blown doctrine of the Trinityblown doctrine of the Trinitywas spelled out in thewas spelled out in the fourth centuryfourth century at two great ecumenicalat two great ecumenicalcouncils: Nicea (325 A.D.) and Constantinople (381 A.D.)."councils: Nicea (325 A.D.) and Constantinople (381 A.D.)."(p. 1(p. 1--2)2)


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OriginsOrigins

Both secular historians and Bible scholars readilyBoth secular historians and Bible scholars readily

admit that the doctrine of the Trinity was not officialadmit that the doctrine of the Trinity was not officialchurch teaching until the council of Nicaea in thechurch teaching until the council of Nicaea in the

year 325 of our common era. Theyear 325 of our common era. TheNew CatholicNew Catholic

EncyclopediaEncyclopedia, 1967, Vol. 14, concedes,, 1967, Vol. 14, concedes, "The"Theformulationformulation one God in three Personsone God in three Persons was notwas not

solidly established, certainly not fully assimilatedsolidly established, certainly not fully assimilated

into Christian life and its profession of faith, prior tointo Christian life and its profession of faith, prior tothe end of the 4th centurythe end of the 4th century Among the ApostolicAmong the Apostolic

Fathers, there had been nothing even remotelyFathers, there had been nothing even remotely

approaching such a mentality or perspective."approaching such a mentality or perspective."


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Trinity in ArtTrinity in Art Pagan (sun god) Trinity influence inPagan (sun god) Trinity influence in

art.art. Note the emphasis on the sun,Note the emphasis on the sun,originating from sun god worshiporiginating from sun god worship

(Nimrod, Tammuz, Ba(Nimrod, Tammuz, Baal,al,

Ishtar(Easter) etc.)Ishtar(Easter) etc.)


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OriginsOrigins

"The doctrine"The doctrine developed graduallydeveloped gradually overover

several centuriesseveral centuries and through manyand through manycontroversiescontroversies The council of Nicaea in 325The council of Nicaea in 325stated the crucial formula for that doctrine instated the crucial formula for that doctrine in

its confession that theits confession that the Son is of the sameSon is of the samesubstancesubstanceas the Fatheras the Father,, even though it saideven though it saidvery little about the Holy Spiritvery little about the Holy SpiritBy the endBy the end

of the 4th centuryof the 4th centurythe doctrine of the Trinitythe doctrine of the Trinitytook substantially the form it has maintainedtook substantially the form it has maintainedever since" (ever since" (Encyclopaedia BritannicaEncyclopaedia Britannica,,

Trinity).Trinity).


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Common DenominatorCommon Denominator

What is theWhat is the essenceessence oror substance?substance?

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Word Teaches us all things...Word Word made flesh

Father Holy Spirit Son

All perfect instruction Gods power

manifesting into

the physical

Word Word WordInto creation Exampled in flesh


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The Model is the Same for Us!The Model is the Same for Us!

The Word made flesh is our example to follow...The Word made flesh is our example to follow...

This is the path of the Holy SpiritThis is the path of the Holy Spirit

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Us

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Conforming to the Image (Word)Conforming to the Image (Word) Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man wiDo not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man withth

his deeds, and have put on the new man who is renewed inhis deeds, and have put on the new man who is renewed in

knowledge according to the image of Him who created him (Col.knowledge according to the image of Him who created him (Col.

3:93:9--10)10)

For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to theFor whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to theimage of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among manyimage of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many

brethren. (Romans 8:29)brethren. (Romans 8:29)

Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. (1Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. (1

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Evidence for the TrinityEvidence for the TrinityMat 28:19Mat 28:19

There are two New Testament passagesThere are two New Testament passages

popularly used to support thepopularly used to support the distinct personsdistinct personsdoctrine of the Trinity. The first isdoctrine of the Trinity. The first is MatthewMatthew28:1928:19 and the second isand the second is 1 John 5:71 John 5:7--88

Matthew 28:19Matthew 28:19

"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations,"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations,baptizing them in the name of thebaptizing them in the name of the FatherFather, and, andof theof the SonSon, and of the, and of the Holy SpiritHoly Spirit" (KJV)." (KJV).


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The Jerusalem Bible questions whether theThe Jerusalem Bible questions whether the

formula given for baptism here is inspired orformula given for baptism here is inspired orliturgical (added later by theliturgical (added later by the churchchurch).).TheTheAramaic text of Matthew omits the verseAramaic text of Matthew omits the verse

entirely.entirely.And although the passage is found inAnd although the passage is found inthe three earliest known Greek New Testamentthe three earliest known Greek New Testamentmanuscripts, without any original Newmanuscripts, without any original New

Testament manuscripts in existence we have noTestament manuscripts in existence we have noevidence to substantiate that the present formevidence to substantiate that the present formof Matthew 28:19 is accurate.of Matthew 28:19 is accurate.


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Evidence for the TrinityEvidence for the TrinityMat 28:19Mat 28:19 One reason Biblical scholars question the originality of thisOne reason Biblical scholars question the originality of this

passage is that itpassage is that it conflicts with the other formulas given forconflicts with the other formulas given for

baptism in the New Testament.baptism in the New Testament. In all other instances baptism isIn all other instances baptism isdone into the singular name of Ydone into the singular name of Yhshua (see Acts 2:38; 8:16;hshua (see Acts 2:38; 8:16;10:48; 19:5; 22:16; Rom. 6:3; Gal. 3:27).10:48; 19:5; 22:16; Rom. 6:3; Gal. 3:27).

The Companion Bible makes special note of this: "To some,The Companion Bible makes special note of this: "To some,perplexity, and even distress, is caused by the apparent neglectperplexity, and even distress, is caused by the apparent neglect ofofthe disciples to carry out the [Masterthe disciples to carry out the [Masters] command in Matthews] command in Matthew28:19, 20, with regard to the formula for baptism.28:19, 20, with regard to the formula for baptism. Turning toTurning toActs and onwards, they find no single instance of, or referenceActs and onwards, they find no single instance of, or referenceto, baptism in which the Triune name of the Father, Son, andto, baptism in which the Triune name of the Father, Son, andHoly Spirit is employed. On the contrary, from the very first,Holy Spirit is employed. On the contrary, from the very first,only ten days after the injunction had been given, Peter is founonly ten days after the injunction had been given, Peter is foundd(Acts 2:38) commanding all his hearers including those of the(Acts 2:38) commanding all his hearers including those of the

dispersion to be baptized in the name of [Yeshua the Messiah]"dispersion to be baptized in the name of [Yeshua the Messiah]"(p. 206, Appendix 185).(p. 206, Appendix 185).


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Evidence for the TrinityEvidence for the TrinityMat 28:19Mat 28:19 Eusebius (270 CE and 340 CE) directly omitted this verse in hisEusebius (270 CE and 340 CE) directly omitted this verse in his quotequote

of Matthewof Matthew

"The facts are, in summary, that Eusebius quotes Matthew 28:19,"The facts are, in summary, that Eusebius quotes Matthew 28:19, 2121times, either omitting everything betweentimes, either omitting everything between nationsnations andand teaching,teaching, ororin the formin the form make disciples of all nations in my name,make disciples of all nations in my name, the latter formthe latter form

being the more frequent" (being the more frequent" (Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics).Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics).

TheTheJewish New Testament CommentaryJewish New Testament Commentary says, "Although nearly all ancientsays, "Although nearly all ancientmanuscripts have the trinitarian formula, Eusebius, the Churchmanuscripts have the trinitarian formula, Eusebius, the Churchhistorian, who may have been a nonhistorian, who may have been a non--trinitarian, in his writingstrinitarian, in his writings

preceding the Council of Nicea in 325 C.E., quotes the verse witpreceding the Council of Nicea in 325 C.E., quotes the verse withouthoutit. Most scholars believe the formula is original, but papers byit. Most scholars believe the formula is original, but papers byHansHansKosmala (Kosmala (The Conclusion of Matthew,The Conclusion of Matthew,Annual of the SwedishAnnual of the Swedish

Theological Institute, 4 (1965), (pp. 132Theological Institute, 4 (1965), (pp. 132--147) and David Flusser (147) and David Flusser (TheTheConclusion of Matthew in a New Jewish Christian Source,Conclusion of Matthew in a New Jewish Christian Source, ibid., 5ibid., 5

(1966(1966--7), pp. 1107), pp. 110--119) take the opposite view" (note on Matt. 28:19, p.119) take the opposite view" (note on Matt. 28:19, p.86).86).


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TheThe Encyclopedia of Religion and EthicsEncyclopedia of Religion and Ethics, p. 380,, p. 380,

further reveals that Justin Martyr was alsofurther reveals that Justin Martyr was alsopossibly ignorant of the present form ofpossibly ignorant of the present form ofMatthew 28:19. "Justin Martyr quotes a sayingMatthew 28:19. "Justin Martyr quotes a saying

of Yof Yshua as a proof of the necessity ofshua as a proof of the necessity ofregeneration, but falls back upon the use ofregeneration, but falls back upon the use ofIsaiah and apostolic tradition to justify theIsaiah and apostolic tradition to justify the

practice of baptism and the use of the triunepractice of baptism and the use of the triuneformula. This certainly suggests that Justin didformula. This certainly suggests that Justin didnot know the traditional text of Matthew 28:19."not know the traditional text of Matthew 28:19."


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Has Scripture Been Manipulated toHas Scripture Been Manipulated to

Support a Strict Trinity Doctrine?Support a Strict Trinity Doctrine?

AlarminglyAlarminglyyesyes

NIVNIV1 John 5:71 John 5:7--88 ForFor there are threethere are three that testify: thethat testify: the SpiritSpirit, the, the

waterwater and theand the bloodblood; and the three are in; and the three are in

agreement. (Earlier Greek manuscripts)agreement. (Earlier Greek manuscripts) KJVKJV1 John 5:71 John 5:7--88

ForFor

there are threethere are three

that bear record in heaven,that bear record in heaven,

thethe FatherFather, the, theWordWord, and the, and the Holy GhostHoly Ghost: and: andthese three are one. (Later Latin manuscriptsthese three are one. (Later Latin manuscriptsand late Greek)and late Greek)


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Evidence for the TrinityEvidence for the Trinity1 John 5:71 John 5:7

Note the following on 1John 5:7:Note the following on 1John 5:7:

"During the controversy of the 4th cent. over the doctrine of th"During the controversy of the 4th cent. over the doctrine of theeTrinity the text was expandedTrinity the text was expanded -- first in Spain ca. 380, and thenfirst in Spain ca. 380, and thentaken in the Vulg.taken in the Vulg. -- by the insertion:by the insertion: There are three that bearThere are three that bearrecord in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit: andrecord in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit: and

these three are one.these three are one.

A few late Greek manuscripts contain theA few late Greek manuscripts contain the

addition. Hence it is passed into the KJV.addition. Hence it is passed into the KJV. But all modern criticalBut all modern criticaleditions and translations of the NT, including RSV, omit theeditions and translations of the NT, including RSV, omit theinterpolation, as it has no warrant in the best and most ancientinterpolation, as it has no warrant in the best and most ancientmanuscripts or in the early church fathers"manuscripts or in the early church fathers" ((The InterpreterThe Interpreters Ones One--Volume Commentary on the BibleVolume Commentary on the Bible, note on 1John 5:4, note on 1John 5:4--12).12).


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Evidence for the TrinityEvidence for the Trinity1 John 5:71 John 5:7

The Jerusalem Bible note on 1John 5:7The Jerusalem Bible note on 1John 5:7--8 says,8 says,

"Vulgate vv. 7"Vulgate vv. 7--8 read as follows "There are8 read as follows "There arethree witnessesthree witnesses in heaven: the Father the Word andin heaven: the Father the Word and

the Spirit, and these three are one; there are threethe Spirit, and these three are one; there are three

witnesses on earth:witnesses on earth:the Spirit the water and thethe Spirit the water and thebloodblood..The words in italics (not in any of theThe words in italics (not in any of the

early Greek MSS, or any of the earlyearly Greek MSS, or any of the early

translations, or in the best MSS of the Vulgatetranslations, or in the best MSS of the Vulgate

itself) are probably a gloss that has crept into theitself) are probably a gloss that has crept into the

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What do Trinitarians State AboutWhat do Trinitarians State About

Their Own Doctrine?Their Own Doctrine? "This doctrine in many ways presents strange paradoxes... It is"This doctrine in many ways presents strange paradoxes... It is aa

widely disputed doctrine, which has provoked discussionwidely disputed doctrine, which has provoked discussion

throughout all the centuries of the church's existence. It is hethroughout all the centuries of the church's existence. It is heldldby many with great vehemence and vigor. These advocates areby many with great vehemence and vigor. These advocates arecertain they believe the doctrine, and consider it crucial to thcertain they believe the doctrine, and consider it crucial to theeChristian faith. Yet many are unsure of the exact meaning ofChristian faith. Yet many are unsure of the exact meaning oftheir belief. It was the very first doctrine dealt with systemattheir belief. It was the very first doctrine dealt with systematicallyicallyby the church, yet is still one of the most misunderstood andby the church, yet is still one of the most misunderstood anddisputed doctrines. Further,disputed doctrines. Further, it is not clearly or explicitlyit is not clearly or explicitlytaught anywhere in Scripturetaught anywhere in Scripture ,, yet it is widely regarded as ayet it is widely regarded as acentral doctrine, indispensable to the Christian faith. In thiscentral doctrine, indispensable to the Christian faith. In this

regard, it goes contrary to what is virtually an axiom (a selfregard, it goes contrary to what is virtually an axiom (a selfevident truth) of biblical doctrine, namely, that there is a direvident truth) of biblical doctrine, namely, that there is a directectcorrelation between the Scriptural clarity of a doctrine and itscorrelation between the Scriptural clarity of a doctrine and itscruciality to the faith and life of the church" (p. 11cruciality to the faith and life of the church" (p. 11--12).12).

Trinitarians Roger Olson and Christopher Hall speakingTrinitarians Roger Olson and Christopher Hall speakingthe doctrine in their book,the doctrine in their book, "The Trinity:""The Trinity:"


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Origin ConclusionOrigin Conclusion It is freely admitted through historical and present scholarshipIt is freely admitted through historical and present scholarship

that the Trinity was not established during the time of thethat the Trinity was not established during the time of the

Apostles, but took an additional three hundred years to becomeApostles, but took an additional three hundred years to becomefirmly established in the church.firmly established in the church.This occurred at a time whenThis occurred at a time whenthe church was assimilating many people of pagan beliefs, mostthe church was assimilating many people of pagan beliefs, mostof whom held to a Trinity teaching in their heathen background.of whom held to a Trinity teaching in their heathen background.Like so many beliefs practiced by mankind, the Trinity wasLike so many beliefs practiced by mankind, the Trinity wasdeveloped through syncretized theology, and not by the inspireddeveloped through syncretized theology, and not by the inspiredWord.Word.

YHWHYHWHs Word admonishes us to prove all thingss Word admonishes us to prove all things (1Thess. 5:21,(1Thess. 5:21,Acts 17:11).Acts 17:11). It is critical that we study our beliefs and understandIt is critical that we study our beliefs and understandwhether they are inspired of YHWH or are manwhether they are inspired of YHWH or are man--made ideasmade ideasdeveloped through tradition.developed through tradition.


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What Scripture TeachesWhat Scripture Teaches Word in the flesh (Son) is not as great as the WordWord in the flesh (Son) is not as great as the Word

(Father)(Father) "You have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and"You have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and

come again unto you. If you loved me, you wouldcome again unto you. If you loved me, you wouldrejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father:rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for myfor myFather is greater than IFather is greater than I" (John 14:28)." (John 14:28).

But we see YBut we see Yshua,shua,who was made a little lower thanwho was made a little lower thanthe angelsthe angels, now crowned with glory and honor because, now crowned with glory and honor because

he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he mighthe suffered death, so that by the grace of God he mighttaste death for everyone.taste death for everyone.(John 14:28).(John 14:28).


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What Scripture TeachesWhat Scripture Teaches Don't you believe that I am in the Father, and that theDon't you believe that I am in the Father, and that the

Father is in me? The words I say to you are not just myFather is in me? The words I say to you are not just myown. Rather, it is the Father, livingown. Rather, it is the Father, livinginin me, who is doingme, who is doinghis work. (John 14:10)his work. (John 14:10)

The Word was in a body of human flesh with a distinctThe Word was in a body of human flesh with a distinctmind and will (mind and will (YYshuashua), which means Y), which means Yshua wasshua wasexposed to the desires and sinful nature of the flesh butexposed to the desires and sinful nature of the flesh but

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What Scripture TeachesWhat Scripture Teaches

Was Paul a Trinitarian?Was Paul a Trinitarian?

But I want you to understand that Christ is the head of every

man, and the man is the head of a woman, and God is the head

of Christ. (1 Corinthians 11:3)

I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the

glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom andrevelation, so that you may know him better. (Ephesians 1:17)

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What Scripture TeachesWhat Scripture Teaches Yeshua is the image of God

The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so thatthey cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of

Christ, who is the image of God. (2 Cor. 4:4)

The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over allcreation. (Col. 1:15) (eikon likeness, statue, image, reflection,

representation) Like a mirror

Yeshua has a will separate and different from God

i.e.- saying, "Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me;

yet not My will, but Yours be done." (Luke 22:42)

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What Scripture TeachesWhat Scripture Teaches So what is the purpose of the Holy Spirit in the New

Covenant?

1. The Holy Spirit is a witness that the Newer Covenant = Law

written upon our heart (Jeremiah 31:31, 33, Hebrews 10:15-16)

2. The Holy Spirit was sent into the earth to teach us the Truth

of God John 14:16-17, 26, 15:26, John 16:13)

3. What is the Truth? God's Law/Word of God is Truth? (not

WAS truth) (Psalm 119:142, John 17:17)

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What Scripture TeachesWhat Scripture Teaches So what is the purpose of the Holy Spirit in the New

Covenant? (cont.)

4. God wanted to write His law (all, not some) upon our heart and

teach us His law which is called "TRUTH" (Psalm 119:142) through

His Holy Spirit who is called "THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH" (John 14:16-17,26, 15:26, 16:13)

5. We need God's Spirit WITHIN us for the following reasons:

a) Have the power to overcome the sin nature inherited by Adam

b) To bear spiritual fruit in our lives (Galatians 5:22-25)

c) To understand, grow, and have a revelation of God's Torah/Word

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What Scripture TeachesWhat Scripture Teaches How does this play out in a practical sense?

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Yeshua

Word

For in Him all the fullnessof Deity dwells in bodily

form, (Col 2:9)

Full image of Word/LightHoly Spirit Teaching

And being found in fashion as a

man, he humbled himself, and

became obedient unto death,

even the death of the cross.

(Phl 2:8)

The Son is the image of the

invisible God, the firstborn over

all creation. (Col 1:15)

Word

Word moving

into creation

Law is Spiritual Rom. 7:14 Obedience

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Yeshua spoke only what the Father told HimYeshua spoke only what the Father told Him

to speak through His Word.to speak through His Word.

Dont you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father

is in me? The words I say to you I do not speak on my ownauthority. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing

his work. (John 14:10)

Then Jesus, still teaching in the temple courts, cried out, Yes,you know me, and you know where I am from. I am not here

on my own authority, but he who sent me is true. You do not

know him, (John 7:28)

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What Scripture TeachesWhat Scripture Teaches Yshua is given all authority (didnt have it before)

Then Jesus came to them and said, All authority in heaven and onearth has been given to me. (Matthew 28:18)

Yshua hands back the Kingdom (has it no longer)

Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God

the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power.

(1 Corinthians 15:24)

Note Pattern: God the Father and Son of God not God the Son

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What Scripture TeachesWhat Scripture Teaches Because Yeshua was perfectly obedient to the Father He receivedBecause Yeshua was perfectly obedient to the Father He received fullfull

authority from the Father. The Father exercises authority throuauthority from the Father. The Father exercises authority through thegh the

vessel ofvessel ofYeshuaYeshua..

to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through

Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen. (Jude

1:25)

The same applies to ussame model:

To the one who is victorious and does my will to the end, I will giveauthority over the nations that one will rule them with an iron scepter

and will dash them to pieces like potteryjust as I have received

authority from my Father. I will also give that one the morning star. (Rev.

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What Scripture TeachesWhat Scripture Teaches Right arm of power; Sitting at His right handRight arm of power; Sitting at His right hand

What does it mean thatWhat does it mean thatYeshuaYeshua is at the Fatheris at the Fatherss

right hand?right hand?

Who has gone into heaven and is at the rightWho has gone into heaven and is at the right

hand of God, angels and authorities and powershand of God, angels and authorities and powershaving made subject to him" (1 Peter 3:22)having made subject to him" (1 Peter 3:22)


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YeshuaYeshua at the right hand of Godat the right hand of God

Exodus 15:6; Deuteronomy 33:2; Psalm 16:8; Psalm 17:7; Psalm 18:Exodus 15:6; Deuteronomy 33:2; Psalm 16:8; Psalm 17:7; Psalm 18:35; Psalm 20:6; Psalm 21:8; Psalm35; Psalm 20:6; Psalm 21:8; Psalm

44:3; Psalm 45:4; Psalm 60:5; Psalm 63:8; Psalm 73:23; Psalm 74:44:3; Psalm 45:4; Psalm 60:5; Psalm 63:8; Psalm 73:23; Psalm 74:11; Psalm 77:10; Psalm 78:54; Psalm11; Psalm 77:10; Psalm 78:54; Psalm

80:15; Psalm 89:13; Psalm 108:6; Psalm 109:6; Psalm 110:1; Psalm80:15; Psalm 89:13; Psalm 108:6; Psalm 109:6; Psalm 110:1; Psalm 110:5; Psalm 118:16; Psalm 138:7;110:5; Psalm 118:16; Psalm 138:7;

Psalm 139:10; Ecclesiastes 10:2; Isaiah 48:13; Isaiah 62:8; IsaiPsalm 139:10; Ecclesiastes 10:2; Isaiah 48:13; Isaiah 62:8; Isaiah 63:12; Matthew 20:23; Matthew 22:44;ah 63:12; Matthew 20:23; Matthew 22:44;

Matthew 25:33; Matthew 25:34; Matthew 26:64; Mark 10:40; Acts 2:Matthew 25:33; Matthew 25:34; Matthew 26:64; Mark 10:40; Acts 2:33; Acts 2:34; Acts 7:55; Acts 7:56;33; Acts 2:34; Acts 7:55; Acts 7:56;Romans 8:34; Colossians 3:1; Hebrews 8:1; Hebrews 10:12; HebrewsRomans 8:34; Colossians 3:1; Hebrews 8:1; Hebrews 10:12; Hebrews 12:2; 1 Peter 3:22; Revelation 1:16;12:2; 1 Peter 3:22; Revelation 1:16;

Revelation 5:1Revelation 5:1

It simply meansIt simply means authorityauthority in Hebraic language. Asin Hebraic language. As YeshuaYeshua said:said:

And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying,And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, All authority has beenAll authority has been

given to Me in heaven and on earthgiven to Me in heaven and on earth (Matthew 28:18)(Matthew 28:18)


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What is the Truth?What is the Truth? What about all of the verses thatWhat about all of the verses that proveprove thethe

Trinity model?Trinity model?

There are at least 100 pieces of scriptureThere are at least 100 pieces of scripture

commonly discussed related to the subject ofcommonly discussed related to the subject of

the Father/Son relationship of the Trinitythe Father/Son relationship of the Trinity

Handout and discussionHandout and discussion

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