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The Trinity Explained in 7 minutes.

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A @Christadelphians Video: Superstition on this subject dictates that Christ pre-existed before his birth, the Bible, however, informs us quite concisely of his lineage, as a promised son prophesied of throughout the old testament. This false doctrine is strongly linked to that of the trinity, despite numerous verses opposing this view, for example, the fact that Jesus constantly prayed to his father eg. Matt. 26:39 this confusing belief is still strongly held. Many verses that are used to back up this false belief go contrary to nature itself, and often use verses taken out of context, Wrested Scriptures is again in invaluable resource to look at specific verses, especially worth a read as believers in the existence of Christ will quote verses in a way that you may not have considered if you have not been exposed to this way of thinking, often quite contrary to what the text actually says. # Summary The presentation discusses the concept of the Trinity, highlighting the early church's struggle to reconcile the monotheistic view of God in the Old Testament with the more complex portrayal of God in the New Testament, particularly in relation to Jesus and the Holy Spirit. It explains that the Trinity is often described as a mystery or paradox, with various analogies attempting to clarify the relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. However, these analogies often fall short and can lead to misunderstandings. The speaker argues for a different approach to understanding God, emphasising the importance of the original Hebrew and Aramaic terms for God, which can provide clarity on the distinctions between different references to God in biblical texts. # Highlights - 🌍 **The Struggle with Monotheism**: The early church faced challenges in reconciling the simple monotheistic God of the Old Testament with the complex nature of God presented in the New Testament, particularly through Jesus and the Holy Spirit. - 🔍 **Trinity as a Mystery**: The concept of the Trinity is often described as a mystery or paradox, suggesting that it cannot be fully understood, which complicates discussions about the nature of God. - 🧊 **Ineffective Analogies**: Common analogies like water (ice, liquid, steam) and the egg (shell, white, yolk) fail to accurately represent the Trinity, as they imply God can change forms or be divided, which contradicts the belief that each part is fully God. - 📖 **Biblical References**: Key biblical passages, such as Matthew 28:19, mention the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit together, but simply mentioning them does not prove their unity as a single entity. - 📚 **Language and Understanding**: The presentation highlights the importance of understanding the different Hebrew and Aramaic words for God, which can clarify meanings in biblical texts and show that not all references to "God" are equal. - 👤 **Jesus as a Separate Entity**: The speaker emphasises that Jesus, while mighty, is a distinct entity from God the Father, which aligns with biblical references that differentiate their roles and nature. # keyword #Trinity #God #BiblicalInterpretation #Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - The struggle of the early church with monotheism 02:30 - The Trinity described as a mystery 03:45 - Common analogies and their shortcomings 05:00 - Biblical references to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit 06:30 - The importance of language in understanding God [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foFocnANcUU[/embedyt] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css="" css_animation="none"]*************************************************************************************** This video was produced by the ChristadelphianVideo.org project, arranged and supported by Christadelphians worldwide. You can follow us online at.. #1 Our Main site...