The past tense, when describing a future action as being accomplished in the present, is often used to state that Jesus was alive before his birth. However, this is a figure of speech that emphasizes the certainty now that a future event will indeed happen. Further, the holy spirit is called a gift from God, not a third person of the Trinity, and is often omitted in epistolary salutations when God and Jesus are mentioned. Verses: Luke 1:30-35; John 6:62; 8:58; 17:5; Rev. 13:8; Luke 24:49 Teacher: Don Snedeker
The first three centuries of Christian doctrine embraced the Apostle’s Creed and made no mention of a Trinitarian doctrine. However, numerous church councils in...
Studying the biblical verses cited to confirm the Trinity reveals problems such as corruption from the ancient texts, misinterpretation in light of context, or...
The Bible is God’s revelation to humankind to reveal truth and bring understanding. Using mysterious explanations is incompatible with God’s purpose. God and Jesus...
