The dogma of the Trinity and the Deity of Christ is accepted in most churches worldwide and is considered and defended by many to be the central creed of Christianity. In this context it is said that only the one who believes that GOD is “triune” and that Jesus is equal to GOD is a true Christian. Thousands of books and commentaries have been written and published on the subject over the past centuries. Some even go so far as to claim that a person's spiritual salvation depends on their commitment to this dogma. In earlier times, denying the Trinity could even cost people their lives, as evidenced by the Three Emperors' Edict (380 AD) and some historical examples.

 

Many Christians, especially young Christians, often adopt this teaching without thinking about it without examining it on the basis of the Bible. Believers who question or reject the dogma of the Trinity or deity of Jesus as a result of their own biblical research are often stigmatized as unbelievers, false teachers, Jehovah's Witnesses or sectarians and are often excluded from their religious community. Added to this is the pressure that the church puts on critical believers. The result is that many people shy away from dealing with this topic; out of fear of exclusion. On the other hand, proponents of these two dogmas are often reluctant to allow their doctrine to be questioned and to engage in a factual and scriptural exchange. In most cases it is more about maintaining one's own traditions than about the truth.

 

The crucial question is whether the doctrine of the Trinity, or the deity of Jesus, can be biblically proven or not. On this topic page, we want to get to the bottom of this controversial question. Here you will find detailed information about the origin and development of this dogma, as well as numerous suggestions for self-study. We want to demonstrate that the Trinitarian creed of most churches is neighter decisive for a persons' salvation, nor for spiritual fellowship among Christians. The goal is to unite all Christians on the basis of the biblical-apostolic creed and to overcome the divisions within the church that have persisted for centuries.

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Twelve principles for serious Bible study:

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Let the Bible interpret itself

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Consider the context (do not take statements out of context)

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Read the Bible with an open mind (without a Trinitarian lens)

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4

Interpret unclear statements in light of clear statements in the Bible

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Understand biblical terms (e.g., "Son," "Word," "Firstborn," etc.) and expressions (e.g., "beget," "born" etc.) according to their usual (Hebrew) meaning

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6

Pay attention to the different meanings of a word (e.g. "worship")

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Adhere to biblical language (avoid unbiblical terms such as "Trinity," "GOD the Son," "pre-existence," "Incarnation," etc.)

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8

Distinguish between the literal and metaphorical meanings of a term or sentence

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9

Do not lump together different terms (e.g., "GOD" and "Lord" / "Word" and "Son," etc.)

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10

Do not read philosophical or other extra-biblical theories into the Holy Scriptures

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11

Focus primarily on the teachings of the Apostles (rather than on later writings of so-called "Church Fathers")

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12

Compare different manuscripts and Bible translations​

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