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
Most Christian doctrines are clearly stated in the Bible, but the Trinity is one that is not. Instead, it is formulated from various verses...
There are many names for God in Scripture including Lord, Yahweh/Jehovah, Elohim, and more. Jesus also has many names including Lord, Son of God,...
The concept of the Trinity entails that attributes of God are shared by Jesus and the holy spirit, implying that those similar attributes make...
