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Did the Early Church invent the trinity?

The doctrine and concept of the trinity is encapsulated in Matthew 28:19, where Jesus instructs the apostles: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”. John, who was very close to Jesus and obviously knew him well, alludes to this teaching frequently in his Gospel, too. For example: John 1:1; John 8:58; John 10:30; and John 10:38. Yet, despite this, and numerous other examples throughout the New Testament which point towards the threefold nature of God, plenty of myths and legends abound online and in books which state that the divinity of Jesus (and therefore the Trinit...

The Early Concept of the trinity: Tracing the Roots

...e word “trinity” originate? | Bible.org The Triune God: A Historical Study of the Doctrine of the trinity: Amazon.co.uk: Fortman, Edmund J: 9781579102234: Books The Birth of the trinity: Jesus, God, and Spirit in New Testament and Early Christian Interpretations of the Old Testament: Amazon.co.uk: Bates, Matthew W.: 9780198779247: Books The trinity (Guides to theology) by Olson, Roger E (amazon.co.uk) Who was Clement of Rome? | GotQuestions.org Definition of the trinity by the Early Churches (christian-history.org) Trinitarianism in the Early Church — The Gospel Coalition...

The Battle for the trinity: Historical Heresies and Church Defences

...The trinity is a cornerstone of Christian faith, defining God as one Being in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. However, throughout history, various misunderstandings and false teachings — known as heresies — have arisen, challenging this core doctrine. Understanding these heresies can strengthen our faith and deepen our appreciation for the truths held by the Church since its earliest days. What Is the trinity? Before diving into the heresies, let’s briefly review what we mean by the trinity. The Christian doctrine of the trinity teaches that God is one essence in three distinct Persons: The Father: The Creator and sustainer of al...

What is Monarchical Trinitarianism?

...Monarchical Trinitarianism, also referred to as the “Monarchy of the Father,” is a theological perspective that asserts the Father as the sole source (or monarch) within the trinity. This view maintains a clear distinction of roles among the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit while upholding their unity in essence. It is essential to distinguish this from Monarchianism, a heretical belief condemned in the 4th century, which posited that God is a single person rather than three distinct persons. The Eternal Begottenness of the Son The term “created” used by the early pre-Nicene Fathers does not align with the Arian view, which posits that the Son was...

Unveiling the trinity: Exploring the Nature of Jesus and the Incarnation

...I recently received a question about the nature of Jesus and the incarnation, which delves into the mystery of the trinity: "Sorry to trouble you, but I have only one question: Is God the Father and Jesus His Son the same, God Himself in the flesh when He walked the earth? I am still struggling with this concept. When Jesus asked His Father, was He essentially talking to Himself?" Thanks so much for the question, and it is a good question when asked genuinely. It is obviously a very deep and complex topic that covers a lot of Scripture (and history) to fully make sense of, but I’ll try and keep this brief to cover the key points. To gain a better unders...

Evidence of the trinity in the Hebrew Scriptures

...head or a trinity of the Godhead ever be based upon the Hebrew Bible.” It is perhaps best then to begin with the very source of Jewish theology and the only means of testing it: the Hebrew Scriptures. Since so much relies on Hebrew language usage, then to the Hebrew we should turn. 1. God Is A Plurality The Name Elohim It is generally agreed that Elohim is a plural noun having the masculine plural ending “im.” The very word Elohim used of the true God in Genesis 1:1, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth,” is also used in Exodus 20:3, “You shall have no other gods (Elohim) before Me,” and in Deuteronomy 13:2, “…Iet us...