Bible Verses Against the Trinity
What is the Trinity?
The Trinity is a Christian doctrine that states that God exists as three distinct persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. These three persons are said to be co-eternal, co-equal, and co-existent.
Bible Verses Against the Trinity
- Isaiah 44:6 - "Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel and his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts: 'I am the first and I am the last; besides me there is no god.'"
- John 14:28 - "You heard me say, 'I am going away, and I will come to you.' If you loved me, you would rejoice because I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I."
- 1 Corinthians 8:6 - "Yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist."
- 1 Timothy 2:5 - "For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus."
- Revelation 1:1 - "The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John,"
Arguments Against the Trinity
- The Bible does not explicitly teach the Trinity. The word "Trinity" is not found in the Bible.
- The Trinity contradicts the oneness of God. The Bible teaches that there is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 44:6).
- The Trinity makes Jesus Christ less than God. The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ is the Son of God (John 3:16) and is subordinate to the Father (John 14:28).
- The Trinity is a mystery that cannot be understood. The Bible teaches that we should understand the things that are revealed to us (Deuteronomy 29:29). The Trinity is not revealed in the Bible and is therefore not something that we can understand.
The Trinity is a doctrine that is not supported by the Bible. The Bible teaches that there is only one God and that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. The Trinity is a mystery that cannot be understood and is not essential for salvation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Bible say about the Trinity?
The Bible does not explicitly state the term "Trinity" but does reveal God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, each with distinct roles and characteristics. However, these three are presented as one God, not three separate beings.
Where can I find verses that support the Trinity?
Some verses that support the Trinity are:
- Matthew 28:19: "Baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."
- 2 Corinthians 13:14: "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all."
- 1 Peter 1:2: "According to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ."
Are there Bible verses that contradict the Trinity?
There are verses that have been interpreted to contradict the Trinity, such as:
- Deuteronomy 6:4: "The Lord our God, the Lord is one."
- 1 Timothy 2:5: "For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus."
- John 14:28: "The Father is greater than I."
However, these verses can be understood in harmony with the doctrine of the Trinity, recognizing the unity of God while also acknowledging the distinct roles and characteristics of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.