Lecture on the Trinity

Jul 12, 2024

100 Days of Discipleship - Lecture on the Trinity

Introduction and Preliminary Remarks

  • Welcome to the training series.
  • Encouragement to greet and share the session details.
  • The importance of subscribing to the channel for more content.

Main Topic: The Trinity

Importance of the Trinity Doctrine

  • Common misconceptions: Theology of the Trinity was invented by Church councils.
  • Counter-argument: Terms like "Trinity" may not be in the Bible, but the concepts are scripturally founded.
  • Example: The word "rapture" is also not in the Bible, yet it is a valid theological concept.

Old Testament Evidence for the Trinity

  • Key Point: The Bible states there is one God in three persons even in the Old Testament.

Deuteronomy 6:4 - "The Shema"

  • Hebrew word for "one" is "echad" (compound unity), not "yachid" (absolute singularity).
  • Examples of "echad":
    • Genesis 2:24 (man and wife shall be one flesh).
    • A bunch of bananas (echad).
    • Tribe of people as one (echad).

Instances of God's Multiplicity in the Old Testament

  • Joshua's Encounter: Joshua worships an angel who accepts worship, indicating divine status (Joshua 5:14-15).
  • Genesis 18 and 19:
    • Three men visit Abraham; one is God, others are angels.
    • Two Lords mentioned: one on Earth, one in Heaven (Genesis 19:24).

Isaiah 63:10 and Psalm 78:40-41

  • Isaiah 63:10: Israelites grieved God's Holy Spirit, showing distinct personhood.
  • Parallel Psalm text: The Holy One of Israel (God) is grieved, aligning with the Holy Spirit in Isaiah.

New Testament Correlations

  • Holy Spirit:
    • Called the Spirit of God, Spirit of Christ.
    • Romans 8:9, Philippians 1:19, Galatians 4:6.

Daniel 7:9-13

  • Vision of the Ancient of Days and the Son of Man.
  • Multiple Thrones indicating plurality (Thrones in place).
  • Son of Man given dominion, glory, and kingdom by the Ancient of Days.

Conclusion

  • Encouragement for deeper study over arguments.
  • Principle: As long as it is biblical, strange concepts are acceptable.
  • Admonishment to accept biblical truths humbly.

Final Call to Action

  • Share the knowledge with others.
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Blessings and see you tomorrow!