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Research into the validity of the Trinity. Or, the lack of Validity
Updated on Jul 17, 12
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The Case For and Against the Trinity.
"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost."
Trinitarians point to this verse to show G-d was triune. None of the other gospels or epistles use this phrasing and the practice of the apostles endorsed baptism in the Name of Yeshua only. Further, an individual 'name' isn't even assigned to the Ruach/spirit making the command impossible. Incidently, despite the fact trinitarians cling to this dubious verse, the verse doesn't even prove a trinity -- the text never makes the leap that the three mentioned comprise a triune godhead. Since Yeshua IS G-d, anyone baptising in the name of Yeshua HaMashiach is already baptising in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost (as well as in the name of El Shaddai, El Elyon, El-Eloe-Yisrael, etc -- and in the name of the Creator, Redeemer, Master, Judge, etc.. See?) One VAST G-d!
In the past, I have argued that the line: "For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one" shouldn't be in our bibles. However, I wasn't using a good bible text! Modern bible versions are based on corrupted Alexandrian manuscripts which omit this sentence, so non-KJV bibles based on these corrupted manuscripts also omit it (or include it with a disclaimer). But with prayerful study recently, I have realized that this sentence is indeed the Word of G-d and absolutely must be included in Scripture. This verse was included in early latin manuscripts, and it was also mentioned by an early church writer, Cyprian. (200-258) The Treatises of Cyprian 1:1:6 That proves that this line was not some 'later addition' but was part of the original Scriptures, so my previous understanding was just plain wrong.
Article revised October 2005 --EK
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Research into the validity of the Trinity. Or, the lack of Validity
Updated on Jul 17, 12
Created on Jul 16, 12
Category: Religion & Beliefs
URL: