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Originally posted by Echuu
If those people who don't believe in the trinity are using a biblical base they are incorrect. The worship goes to the trinity as a whole. It goes to God for loving us so much to send his son, Jesus the son for dieing for us, and the holy spirit for being the tool in Christ' absence which brings us closer to him.

But they say that the trinity is polytheism, and in a way it is.

Originally posted by Echuu
If those people who don't believe in the trinity are using a biblical base they are incorrect.

So, these people are incorrect in their interpretation...ie...lost?...No worship to Jesus as god?

Originally posted by debbiejo
So, these people are incorrect in their interpretation...ie...lost?...No worship to Jesus as god?

No...I'm saying that if someone who is believing in the word of God does not believe that there is a trinity they are wrong because the bible talks about the trinity.

Skaky>.........if you want to stretch it yes... but think of it this way... Father, Son, Holy Spirit...three distinct beings are one because they have the same purpose; just a different task or part of it.

Originally posted by Echuu
No...I'm saying that if someone who is believing in theword of God does not believe that there is a trinity they are wrong because the bible talks about the trinity.

I don't believe the word "trinity" is in the bible...could you find the verses for me?...

And you said "They are wrong"...so, then you are "right"...making their doctrine incorrect...

Originally posted by debbiejo
So, these people are incorrect in their interpretation...ie...lost?...No worship to Jesus as god?

Why do people always assume that someone else is wrong? Sometimes we are the one who is wrong. Am I wrong about that? 😆

Originally posted by debbiejo
I don't believe the word "trinity" is in the bible...could you find the verses for me?...

And you said "They are wrong"...so, then you are "right"...making their doctrine incorrect...

I'll find the verses about it. And yes I'm pretty sure you are correct on it not saying 'trinity' but it talked about the three distinct parts.

Sure...they are wrong because their doctrine does not line up with the bible. That's the problem. Some scriptures can be interpretted differently but if there is a clear statement and it is rejected by a denomination then I don't think they are being true Christians.

[EDIT] debbiejo... the verse is Matthew 28:19. It says "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."

Doesn't that conflict with verse Act 2:37-38?...In Jesus name only?

2:37 Now when they heard this, they were acutely distressed and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “What should we do, brothers?” 2:38 Peter said to them, “Repent, and each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

So which denomination based on the view on baptism is correct?..Cause your talking baptism in regards to the Trinity.

Mind if i input? I hope not. ok I believe there is a god head (a trinity (i've never herd it put that way interesting)), another part of the bible that talks about them is matt 3: 16-17
And Jesus, when he was baptized went up striaghtway out of the water:and, lo, the heavens where opened unto him, and he saw the spirit of God (the holy ghost) decending like a dove, and lighting upon him:
And lo a voice from heaven (God), saying, This is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased.

This also shows to me that they are three different people, but one in will.
Oh the acts of the apostles in Acts, where them acting in Jesus name, or doing his work on earth. So they where baptizing them in Jeusu's name in the way that they are doing it in his stead.

And as for the worship making us polytheists, I don't believe it does, becuase you can mean a number of things by worship. In the case of Christ and the Holy Ghost i think it means to honor. Christ died to save us, that earns him our upmost respect. I love him and am greatfull for that, so i honor him, but not as i do God. I pray to god, and ask blessing from him, worshiping him as my father. Does that make sense??