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Month: November 2016

Is the Trinity Doctrine Taught in Acts?

Is the Trinity Doctrine Taught in Acts?

This article continues our series about what is stated concerning God, Jesus and the holy Spirit, and whether they comprise a Trinity, in the various books of the New Testament. This article examines the book of Acts.

Jesus had foretold that, “the Helper, the Holy Spirit which the Father will send in my place, will teach you everything and remind you of everything that I have told you (John 14:26 AAT). “The Helper, the Holy Spirit” would “guide [them] into all the truth” (John 16:13 NIV). Acts records for us how this was done, by documenting the spread of Christianity during its first three decades, including its beginning, when the holy Spirit was “poured out” (Acts 2:33). If the Trinity doctrine is true, then it should be evident in the book of Acts. read more

Are God, Jesus, and the holy Spirit a Trinity? – Galatians

Are God, Jesus, and the holy Spirit a Trinity? – Galatians

As part of our series about what is stated in the Bible concerning whether God, Jesus and the holy Spirit are a Trinity in the various books of the New Testament, this article examines the book of Galatians.

Galatians 1:1“Through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised him from the dead” (NAB). – God is shown to be the Father. Jesus is not referred to as God. God and Jesus are revealed to be two separate and distinct individuals – the superior, God, resurrects the lesser one, Jesus, from the dead. “Yahweh . . . God . . . never dies” (Habakkuk 1:12 NJB). Jesus “was dead” (Revelation 1:18). Therefore, Jesus cannot be Almighty God. read more

Are God, Jesus, and the holy Spirit Part of a Trinity? – 1 Corinthians

Are God, Jesus, and the holy Spirit Part of a Trinity? – 1 Corinthians

In our series about what is stated concerning Jesus in the various books of the New Testament, this article examines the book of 1 Corinthians. It is claimed by many preachers and denominations that Jesus is part of a Trinity, along with God the Father and the holy Spirit. If this is so, we surely should find evidence of it in a New Testament book such as 1 Corinthians, which covers Christian beliefs.

1 Corinthians 1:1 – “An apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God.” – God and Jesus are separate and distinct. read more

Is Jesus Christ God Almighty – Colossians

Is Jesus Christ God Almighty – Colossians

We continue our series about what is stated concerning Jesus in the various books of the New Testament. Today, we will examine the book of Colossians.

Col  1:1 – “Apostle of Christ by the will of God.” – Christ subordinate

Col 1:2 – “Brothers in Christ… peace from God our Father.” – Notice the relationship these Christians have – they are brothers of Christ, but children of God.

Col 1:3 – “God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” read more

Are God, Jesus, and the holy Spirit a Trinity? – Luke

Are God, Jesus, and the holy Spirit a Trinity? – Luke

We continue our series about what is stated concerning Jesus in the various books of the New Testament. Today, we will examine the Gospel of Luke.

Luke 1:31 – “Name him Jesus,” (not God)

Luke 1:32 – “called the Son of the Most High, the Lord God will give him the throne of David” – The greater gives to the lesser.

Luke 1:35 – “power of the Most High… baby will be called the Son of God,” (not God).

Luke 2:11 – “the Savior, the Messiah, the Lord has been born,” (not God). read more

Introduction – Where is the Trinity?

Introduction – Where is the Trinity?

In the 27 books of the New Testament (NT), this core doctrine of most Protestant, Catholic, and non-denominational  churches should be prolific and abundantly clear. Is it?

Each book has certain statements of its main points, its core ideas. Church leaders generally assert that Jesus is God. If this is true, we should see this clearly in the NT. Is it?

There should be numerous and clear statements in the NT that Jesus is God the Father, or God the Son, or both – if this is true. Since this is the main doctrine of who God and Jesus are, according to most churches, identity statements in the NT should make this clear. Do they? read more

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