Opus 2011-34, Basic Beliefs: The Trinity

Closely entwined with the idea of the Divinity of Christ is the Doctrine of the Trinity.  Simply stated it teaches that there is one God in three persons:  The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.  It is not three gods, it is one.  It is not one person, it is three.  I had a professor once who said that if you ever think you understand the trinity, you have probably drifted into some kind of heresy.

You will not find the term “trinity” in the Bible.  It is not used.  It is a term that was coined to explain a paradox.  You see, the Bible clearly states there is one God.

(Deuteronomy 6:4 KJV)  Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:

You cannot argue with this because it is so clear.  At the same time you can find Bible verses that teach that the Father is God, that Jesus is God, and that the Holy Spirit is God.  Then you have them talking to each other and being separate.  It is confusing.  It is clear.  It is a paradox.  It is the trinity.

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