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To: metmom

This seems to be cut/pasted theology (not a good idea).

First off, there is a BIG difference between saying there is a Godhead (Trinity) and “God is Three”. The second is a DIRECT contradiction of the Bible.

“Hear O Israel, your God is One”.

This is why the Trinity is difficult to grasp....But it’s NOT a mystery - Read Romans 1:20 - which (I am paraphrasing here) - says that ANYTHING you want to know about God you can find out by looking at the creation - even the eternal nature of the Godhead.

This is a powerful verse. If you take it as truth - which I do, it says you can learn about the nature of the Godhead (Trinity) by looking at creation.

I have done that. It’s very instructive, and true. Instead of me giving examples, I leave it to readers to reflect on examples from creation.


12 posted on 02/05/2016 6:24:42 AM PST by BereanBrain
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To: BereanBrain
Now, I am a baptized Christian. I believe in the Trinity. And if the Bible says it, I'm willing to believe it.

I can understand looking at creation and understanding the nature of God from the perspective of His righteousness and desires for mankind.

But try as I might, I do not see how the concept of “the Trinity” can be derived therefrom. Possibly my sinful natural man is interfering with my understanding, but, and this is a serious request, if you could share your train of thought to arrive at this conclusion, it would help me out.

Thanks

14 posted on 02/05/2016 7:26:14 AM PST by chesley (Obama -- Muslim or dhimmi? And does it matter?)
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