Introduction – Where is the Trinity?
In the 27 books of the New Testament (NT), the core doctrine is said to be the Trinity, according to most Protestant, Catholic, and non-denominational churches. If that is true, then the doctrine should be prolific, and abundantly clear. Where is the Trinity in the Bible, particularly the New Testament?
Mark 12:29 – “Jesus answered, “The foremost is, ‘HEAR, O ISRAEL! Yahweh OUR GOD IS ONE Yahweh”‘” (LSB margin). Jesus quoted Deuteronomy 6:4 in reference to the greatest commandment of all. But, according to this, Yahweh God is only one Yahweh. How can this be?
Each New Testament Bible book has certain statements of its main points, its core ideas. Church leaders generally assert that the Father is God, Jesus, the Son, is God, and the holy Spirit is God, and yet, they are just one God, not three Gods. They are said to be each eternal and equal in this “Godhead,” as they call it. If these ideas are true, we should see this clearly in the NT. Do we? Where is the Trinity?
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?
Let’s see. Take a look at some of the many articles on this website about each of the 27 New Testament books about the Trinity.
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